Executive Committee

  • Anna Sveinbjornsdottir

    Anna Sveinbjornsdottir

    Steering Chair

    Anna Dis is the Manager of Interior Design and Procurement at Pond, Pond is a technology-driven full-service, interior design…

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  • Teri Schell

    Teri Schell

    Secretary

    When not working, I love spending time at home with my husband Dave and our fur kids or traveling to new places. I enjoy rea…

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  • Penny McPeak

    Penny McPeak

    Past Steering Chair

    Penny McPeak, artist and owner of Penny & Lucy Lou Art Penny started in art at an early age. She grew up with a camera in …

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  • Teri Schell

    Teri Schell

    Executive Advisor

    When not working, I love spending time at home with my husband Dave and our fur kids or traveling to new places. I enjoy rea…

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Board of Directors

  • Brooke Pearsall

    Brooke Pearsall

    Scholarship

  • Deborah Webb

    Membership

  • Hart Owen

    Hart Owen

    Programming

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Anna Sveinbjornsdottir

Anna Sveinbjornsdottir

Steering Chair

Anna Dis is the Manager of Interior Design and Procurement at Pond, Pond is a technology-driven full-service, interior design, architecture, engineering firm providing design solutions to hospitality, government, corporate and private sector clients worldwide. Anna has over 17 years of experience as an interior designer specializing in designing facilities for the hospitality industry, commercial interiors and higher education. Major local projects include University of South Carolina, Baseball Stadium, Hotel Trundle as well as several projects with all the major brands, Hilton, Marriott and IHG. Through her experience, she has learned what members of the Interiors industry community need and how important it is to recruit and train competent leaders into the industry. Anna is a graduate from Pond University and Pond Project Management programs for future leaders at Pond. Anna recently finished up her first term as the founding president of The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) in South Carolina. One of the most rewarding things she did as president was to be part of selecting students for a scholarship program in the hospitality industry. Anna Dis is currently on the board for NEWH and Columbia Design League. Anna Dis grew up in Grindavik, Iceland and came to the United States for Higher Education, she graduated from Converse College in 2002. Married Tony Palmore, they have 2 children, Noah (15) and Zoe (10).

Teri Schell

Teri Schell

Secretary

When not working, I love spending time at home with my husband Dave and our fur kids or traveling to new places. I enjoy reading and yard work and home DIY projects.

Penny McPeak

Penny McPeak

Past Steering Chair

Penny McPeak, artist and owner of Penny & Lucy Lou Art

Penny started in art at an early age. She grew up with a camera in her hands, learning how to roll film, and adjust the camera manually to capture the moment in front of her eyes.
She started Penny & Lucy Lou Art 8 years ago to serve her clients in the Interior Design industry and beyond with custom art images that speak directly to their needs. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing with Lucy Lou (her mini Dachshund), traveling, running, hiking, tennis, golf, and a good glass of red wine with friends.

Teri Schell

Teri Schell

Executive Advisor

When not working, I love spending time at home with my husband Dave and our fur kids or traveling to new places. I enjoy reading and yard work and home DIY projects.

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