Susan Hayes, IRN
Re-Feather Your Nest Decorating
Chester, NJ
President

After becoming certified by Lauri Ward in the "Use What You Have®" method, I had found my life's passion. I immediately joined the Interior Refiners Network˜the preeminent organization of one day redecorators, made up of talented and dedicated Refiners who encouraged me to take my dream of helping others redecorate to the next level. Every day, I have the pleasure of working with clients using the transformational and educational redecorating techniques that are unique to the IRN.

After attending my first IRN annual Conference in 2004 I knew I wanted to be an active member of the organization so I joined the Marketing/PR committee. In 2005 I became the IRN Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors. In 2006 I served as IRN President Elect. I now have the honor to serve as the President of the IRN and I will work with the organization as it continues  to set the standard in the one day redecorating industry and whose members inspire me both professionally and personally to be the best I can be.

As the President I welcome the challenges that lay ahead and embrace the visions of success that I hope will become a reality in the future of the IRN organization. It is both my pleasure and my honor to serve the IRN.

Melissa Bolinger, IRN
Room Restyle - In A Day
Long Beach, CA
Vice President

I have studied interior design and architecture in one form or another since early childhood.  However, as an adult I started by working in the fashion and merchandising world that I eventually left so I could resume my pursuit of decorating and architectural design - my true love. 

I have been a huge fan of Lauri Ward’s decorating style since her first book “Use What You Have Decorating” was published.  When I learned Ms. Ward offered training and certification in her outstanding technique of Interior Refining, I flew to New York to be personally trained, tested, and certified by her.

As a result of seeing Lauri’s incredible talent and passion for helping others, first hand, I knew I wanted to be involved with and connected to the Interior Refiners Network®.  My vision as Vice President is to maintain and promote the IRN’s prestigious reputation by encouraging its connection, camaraderie, creativity, professionalism, and of course, impressive decorating. 

Joy Rothman, IRN
Redecorating Joy
Middletown, NJ
Information Officer

As a new member of the Interior Refiners Network, I was so thankful to belong to such a supportive, inspiring, talented group of people. The Message Boards were my lifeline as I was starting my business. No matter what the question, there was always someone willing to answer or offer a suggestion. That assistance has been invaluable.

As a more seasoned Refiner, I watched as the organization grew. There have been challenges but we, together as a group and under the nurturing eye of our founder and leader, Lauri Ward, have grown into what is roundly recognized as the foremost one-day decorating organization in the world. The level of support from and for the membership has grown stronger with each passing year. This has in turn helped me fulfill my passion for helping my clients transform their homes into the beautiful, comfortable, functional home that everyone deserves. It is my firm belief that every member is a better refiner because of the support they receive from the Interior Refiners Network.

I have always believed in the power of giving. I have given my time and energy to a number of local volunteer organizations. In most of them I have held a position of leadership so it was with great honor that I accepted the position of Information Officer for the IRN. It is vital to the health and growth of each member, as well as the IRN organization as a whole, to ensure that the flow of information is ongoing. After all, “Inform” is part of our motto: “Inform, Involve, Inspire.” Those are words that every board member takes to heart as they work for the betterment of the IRN. It is with great pleasure that I serve the IRN and I thank the membership for their trust.

Jennifer Mangum, IRN
Redecorate Today
Ashburn, VA
Treasurer

I love to decorate.  I love to create beautiful spaces where people can feel comfortable and enjoy every moment.  I have been lucky enough to be able to turn that love into a career by training with Lauri Ward and becoming a certified Interior Refiner.  Since I was certified as an Interior Refiner and joined the Interior Refiners Network, I have been very impressed with the creativity, energy and passion for helping others that I see in every member of the network.

I believe that everyone can have a residence that they are proud to call home.  My top priority is helping people find what works for their style and is within their budget as they create a home they’ll love to live in.  That’s part of what is so great about being an Interior Refiner.  We are able to help people create beautiful homes while working within any style and budget.

I am honored to serve as Treasurer of the Interior Refiners Network.  In this role I will be able to leverage my background in accounting and my general business skills to help give back to this network that has given me so much.  I look forward to helping our network grow as I also continue to grow as a professional.

Kathy Dukta, IRN
Move it Around-one day decorating
Pittsburgh, PA
Director

My passion for design, color and beauty led me to change my career after owning an art gallery in Pittsburgh for over eleven years.

I was trained and certified in New York in 2001 as an Interior Refiner by the pioneer of one-day decorating, Lauri Ward. Shortly after earning my certification I became a member of the Interior Refiners Network®, the pioneering organization founded in 1995 by Lauri and Joe Ward. From 2004 -2006 I served as President of the Interior Refiners Network.

It is an honor to be a Director on the Board of the IRN organization. IRN members work together to promote a sense of community while helping each other achieve their professional best both as business owners and as Interior Refiners.

My vision as Director of this international organization, that has members in the United States, Canada, Mexico and throughout Europe, is to meet the needs of our members through continuing education while supporting and promoting member businesses and helping to inform, involve and inspire the public about the benefits of working with members of the Interior Refiners Network.