p. 52 Cover Story Table of Contents Summer 2015 p. 40 Product Know How 4. News A letter from NEWH, Inc. president Trisha Poole 6. Who's Who From promotions to new projects, see what your fellow NEWH members are up to 16. Sustainability HD Expo speakers break down their Green Voice talks 18. Scholarships Meet the winners of three annual NEWH honors 22. Conference Recap Highlights from HI Connect, BDwest, and HD Expo 28. Q&A: Cindy Guthrie 30. Q&A: Cinnamon Alvarez Finken 44. On the Scene Snapshots from chapter events Getting to know the executive advisor of the NEWH Los Angeles Founding chapter 56. New Members 32. Q&A: Kate Alison Grubb 62. Save the Date The newest additions to NEWH's family Meet the president of the NEWH Dallas chapter NEWH and industry events 34. Have You Seen? Learn about a few of NEWH's corporate sponsors 19 innovative products, from lighting to flooring to art pieces 40. Product Know How Successful collaborations On The Cover: 64. Partner Profiles 68. Chapter Highlights Chapters share what's new and noteworthy 74. Ad Index Advertisers in this issue WALTERS' 80-plus year legacy p. 52 One-on-one with vice president of membership for NEWH, Inc. Cover: Photo by Chris Amaral President Trisha Poole trisha@designpoole.net Advertising Sales Director Vito Salvatore vito.salvatore@Emeraldexpo.com | 646-668-3765 Editor Stacy Rauen stacy.rauen@gmail.com | 646-668-3751 Executive Director Shelia Lohmiller newh.magazine@newh.org | 715-526-5267 Production Manager Grace Casey grace.casey@Emeraldexpo.com | 646-668-3706 Designer Jonathan Marsland jonathan.marsland@emeraldexpo.com | 646-668-3733 Summer 2015 | This publication has been produced by Emerald Expositions and NEWH. | Text paper contains 10% Post Consumer Fiber.