The 2019-20 DDA National Board of Directors
National Directors & Officers
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Andria Cowan-Molyneaux
National Chair
Andria Cowan Molyneaux is an award-winning decorator, designer and certified aging in place specialist. Andria is accredited by the National Association of Home Builders and DDA Canada, and she has served on the board of DDA Canada since 2014. She also guest lectures on Universal Design.
Andria is the principal designer and owner of ACM Designs, in Haliburton, Ontario. The company specializes in decorating and design of lakeside homes, cottages and businesses in and around Haliburton County. ACM Designs is also a Cambria Premier Dealer.
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Jeanne Grier
Treasurer
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Jeanne Grier is co-owner and President of Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors, which she runs with her husband Colin.
Jeanne brings a combination of business acumen and interior design expertise to the fireplace business. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and has run an award-winning interior decorating business for over 25 years. Prior to that, she worked in the computer and hospitality industries.
Jeanne brings a passion for marketing and profitable business management to the DDA board. She is also very involved with professional renovators at BILD, the Building Industry and Land Development association in Toronto.
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Leanne Tammaro
Vice Chair
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Leanne Tammaro is Co-Owner & Principal Designer at Designtheory Inc., a multi-award-winning boutique design firm in Toronto. Her experience in project and design management allows her to provide clients with a clear awareness of custom design details, materials, and architectural details. Over the past decade, Leanne has taken great pride in the ability to connect with her clients and has defined her place in the industry by creating interiors that are timeless, luxurious, and inspiring.
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Lana McIver
Director, Chair of Education
Lana has been on the DDA National Board since 2014 as the chair of Education.
Elvira Goodenough
Director, Chair of Awards
Elvira brings a passion for design and mentoring recently graduated designers to reach their fullest potential. She is looking forward to help contribute to the continued growth and success of DDA.
Janet Armstrong
Director, Chair of Membership
Janet Armstrong is the owner and Creative Director of Simply Swank Décor, a design firm that creates comfortable and livable interiors through simple design and decor. Janet is a graduate of the Interior Design Institute and a member as well as Board Member of the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA) and the DDA Newsletter Committee.
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Janet Crawford
Director, Chair of Affiliates
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Janet Crawford is the Toronto Gallery Manager for Cambria, a premium quartz manufacturer. She brings over 20 years of experience working in the interior design industry both as a consultant and representing luxury brands. Since joining Cambria in 2015, Janet has supported DDA local chapter efforts as the Cambria contact and has served on the National DDA board since 2017. She is pleased to serve the organization, support the talented members and work to strengthen and grow our business community.
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Anatasia Rentzos
Director, Chair of Events
Anastasia Rentzos, is a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer since 1985 and is regarded as one of the best in the business. She has won over 24 Design Awards and published in numerous Canadian and U.S. magazines. She has appeared with Mike Holmes on Holmes on Homes as an expert on kitchen & bath renovations and in 2015, she was inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.
She’s held numerous positions with NKBA at both local and National levels, and served on the BOD, NKBA National, USA. She has judged local & national Design Competitions; sat on the ‘Renovation Steering Committee’ of BILD and currently serves as Chair of Events for DDA.
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Carol Ann Horvat
Director
Carol Ann Horvat is the principal owner and designer of Gotcha Covered. The company specializes in custom window treatments carrying all the top blind, shade and fabric manufactures to create custom solutions in both residential and commercial sectors.
Carol Ann brings a depth of experience and passion for marketing, digital and social media to the DDA board which she is looking forward to contributing to the organizations growth and success.
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Cathy Granert
Director, Chair of Ambassador Program
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Glen Peloso
Director, Chair of Ethics
Celebrated designer and TV host began working after completing his Masters Degree in Fine Art. Since then he has successfully completed well over 300 projects including residential, hospitality and commercial spaces, in several countries internationally. As a design journalist, he contributes and has been profiled in many national and international magazine and Television, including current positions as design reporter for Your Morning CHCH, National Design Contributor for Canadian Home Trends Magazine and Past Editor of Reno and Decor Magazine.
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Kate Dickson
Director, Chair of Marketing
After the birth of her first child in 2008, Kate left the corporate world to pursue her passion full-time. While raising two young children, she obtained her Interior Decorating Certificate from George Brown College — and the rest, as they say, is history.
Kate has been helping Toronto families turn their houses into homes for the better part of a decade, and has built a thriving practice and a diverse portfolio of work.
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Chapter Representatives
- Toronto Chapter President: Maureen Liebovitz - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- National Capital Region Chapter (Ottawa) President: Deborah Casey - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- GTA West Chapter President: Lara Kalins - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Alberta Chapter President: Ana Cummings - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.