HPMA Announces Spring Keynote Event with Top Design Talents

For its biannual Keynote Series, High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will host top design industry talents for a
special presentation at Spring Market, located in the High Point Theatre on Saturday, April 26 at 3pm. 

A panel discussion presented by HPMA and sponsored by Loloi entitled “Redefining Design Success: Breaking
Creative Boundaries and Building Momentum,” will feature top designers Jeremiah Brent, Noz Nozawa, Mikel
Welch, Brian Paquette and Ashley Montgomery. Moderated by Dennis Scully, the speakers will reveal how to forge
success in the business of design by embracing roads less traveled.

Jeremiah Brent is an interior designer, television personality, author and founder of Jeremiah Brent Design
(JBD), an interior design firm with offices in LA and NYC. Named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 list and Elle
Decor’s A-List as a leading design talent, Brent also shares his expertise and eye for design with households
around the world through brand partnerships and as host of multiple hit television series including Netflix’s
Emmy award winning series “Queer Eye.”

Noz Nozawa, founder and principal designer of Noz Design, leads an eclectic, joy-first approach to interior design
that reflects each client’s unique lifestyles. Woman-owned and -operated in San Francisco, Noz Design
specializes in residential, hospitality and retail projects in the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, New York City and beyond.
In 2024, Noz Design was named to the Luxe Gold List and the Better Homes & Gardens Stylemakers list, and is a
Featured Designer in the AD Pro Directory. Nozawa’s work has also been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle
Decor and Vogue magazines, among others. 

Mikel Welch is an award-winning TV design star, who recently won an Emmy for his work on the Netflix series,
“Hack My Home.” Based in New York, Welch’s approach to elegant design, accessible luxury and
expert home renovation has made him the in-house design consultant on The Drew Barrymore Show and a regular on The
Today Show. A House Beautiful Next Wave designer, Welch and his work  have been featured on HGTV, TLC’s
Trading Spaces and the VIP green room design for Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry and more. 

Brian Paquette has spearheaded Brian Paquette Interiors since 2009. Founded in Seattle, the design firm embraces
bright, open spaces inspired by nature, architecture and world travel. Paquette’s background in painting and
conceptual art informs his contemporary interiors with geometric shapes and patterns. Paquette’s work also
includes a furniture design collaboration with Lawson-Fenning, with products made in Los Angeles and influenced by
New England aesthetics. With clients in Los Angeles, New York City, British Columbia and beyond, Brian Paquette
Interiors has been featured in Dwell, Architectural Digest, Luxe and more. 

Ashley Montgomery specializes in high-end residential and boutique commercial design through her Toronto-based
studio, Ashley Montgomery Design. With more than 15 years of multisectoral experience, Montgomery holds dual degrees
in Interior Design and Hospitality. Known for balanced, traditional-meets-modern interiors, Montgomery’s work
has been in Domino, House and Home, House Beautiful, Dwell and Architectural Digest, among others. 

Dennis Scully hosts “Business of Home,” the media outlet’s namesake podcast, earning five star
ratings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Each week, Scully takes listeners on a deep dive into the latest happenings
in the interior design world, interviewing designers, industry experts, executives and more. With a background in
sales and marketing for Domino, Waterworks and Castel, Scully also hosts “Dialogues on Design,” an
interview series at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID). 

The Saturday Keynote event is open to all registered High Point Market attendees. 

“We are thrilled to welcome this rock-star panel of industry experts and design mavericks,” says Tammy
Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “With a wealth of experience from their diverse experiences and
backgrounds, this season’s Keynote speakers will provide invaluable insight for Market guests seeking
innovative ways to supercharge their businesses.”

The High Point Theatre is located next to the Transportation Terminal. The venue will open its doors at 2:30 pm and
the event will conclude at 4pm. Additional Keynote event details may be found online at
www.highpointmarket.org/keynoteseries. 

About the High Point Market Authority

The High Point Market Authority is the official sponsor and organizer of the High Point Market in High Point, N.C.
Featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style and price point, and attracting tens
of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries twice each year, High Point Market is the driving force of the
home furnishings industry. Find High Point Market online at highpointmarket.org, and follow on social media using
the hashtag #HPMKT.