Taking on a New Role
WFCP Members Join Advisory Board
The WFCP team recently launched a revamp to the Window Fashions Certified Professionals Program (WFCP™). Now we are implementing the exciting opportunities and new benefits for our members. WFCP is a community driven by a common passion for window fashions and committed to the belief that this is a powerful multi-faceted profession that can positively change peoples’ lives. One of the important parts of this new program is the creation of a WFCP Advisory Board to play an active role in events, education and long-term planning to help ensure the program’s continued growth and success.
The nine members of the WFCP Advisory Board will each serve a two year term. Their first task was a review of the Vision10 education program for the Atlanta show; they made numerous suggestions regarding the seminar offerings, titles, descriptions and ideas for additions to the seminar schedule. Some of the next tasks on their agenda include an overhaul of membership activities and benefits, as well as a review of WFCP policies.
Board meetings are held monthly by web conference, but the group is looking forward to a live meeting at Vision10. If you happen to see them there, please share your ideas regarding WFCP and the window coverings business. Each of them took on this additional responsibility because they want to see the WFCP community, and our entire business, prosper. Have an idea or comment that can’t wait? Find us on Facebook at Window Fashions Certified Professionals Group.
Congratulations and welcome to the charter members of the WFCP Advisory Board:
Carol Collins, WFCP Expert
As the owner of Carol’s Custom Draperies & Interiors, a full service interior design firm, Collins was the first WFCP member in the nation to achieve Expert status. She enjoys sharing her talents and knowledge in the design industry by speaking at different organizations and trade shows throughout her community.
Rissi Cherie, WFCP Expert
Rissi Cherie, Principal of Rissi Cherie Decorating since 2001, offers decorating services with in-home shopping and consultations. She is the only WFCP Expert in North Florida and also serves on the West Putnam Arts Committee of the Arts Council of Greater Palatka.
Sharon Ferraraccio, WFCP Master
Sharon Ferraraccio began mastering the art of fabricating window treatments after receiving a shipment of English curtains from her mother-in-law in 1976. In 2004 she opened a specialty workroom, Old Market Windows, LLC producing hand-sewn window fashions for architects and interior designers across the country.
Marie Mourdarian, WFCP Master
Marie Mouradian, the owner of Window Designs Etc. in Jefferson, MA, specializes in unique custom window treatments. With 28 years of design experience, Mouradian is a three-time winner of this magazine’s international design competitions and is a 2010 Certified Hunter Douglas Professional.
Michelle Eaton, WFCP Master
Michelle Eaton, ASID, CA, Certified Interior Designer #0315 is the Owner of Eaton Interiors. Eaton became a member of ASID in 1991 and has been very active in ASID every year since; as a Chapter President three times and on the National ASID Board as Ethics Chair. Eaton has been internationally recognized in publications and has won many awards for her designs, in addition to being, “Sacramento’s Friendliest Person” April 1976.
Cheryl Draa, WFCP
Cheryl Draa of Cheryl Draa Interior Designs, Marietta, Georgia, provides to full residential design services. She specializes in high-end window treatments and won “Rising Star of the Year” award at the 2008 International Window Coverings EXPO (IWCE). Her business was also recognized as one of Cobb County Georgia’s Top Ten Businesses in 2006. In addition to WFCP, Cheryl is also a member of National Association of Independent Businesses (NFIB), National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), and International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA).
Anne Lubner, WFCP Associate
As an award-winning designer who specializes in residential design and decoration, Anne Lubner of Anne Lubner Designs is a self-proclaimed “fabricaholic” with a special love for the transforming power of window fashions. While serving her local Tampa Bay, Fla., clientele she also does online consulting as a highly ranked designer on AvaLiving.com.
Jill Ragan Scully, WFCP Specialist
Jill M. Ragan Scully owns and operates Impressive Windows & Interiors, a full-service decorating and window covering fabrication studio. She is a graduate of the Custom Home Furnishings Academy and her work has been featured on Extreme Makeover Home Edition Season 7. In addition to the WFCP duties also serves as the president of the Twin Cities chapter of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA).
Judy Soccio, WFCP Specialist
Judy Soccio has been creating window fashions since 1988 and has twice won awards in this magazine’s design competition. Her work has been featured in several national shelter magazines and she has written for numerous trade publications on window treatment designs and trends. Soccio is also a member of the WAA and an industry partner of ASID.
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