Richard Bennington
Paul Broyhill Professor of Home Furnishings Marketing
Education: University of Georgia - Ed.D., Virginia Tech - M.B.A., Emory & Henry College - B.A.
Professional Expertise: Home Furnishings Marketing, Marketing, Home Furnishings Merchandising
Noteworthy facts: Author of Textbook: "Furniture Marketing, From Product Development to Distribution, Fairchild Books, 2nd Edition, 2004;" Research study: Current Merchandising Practices by Furniture Manufacturers; Speaker and panel member for the Furniture Market in Madrid, Spain; and Judge for the International Furniture Design Competition in the Peoples Republic of China.
Little-known fact: He is a collector of antique soda pop bottles, advertising and other marketing memorabilia.
Phone: (336) 841-9110
Office: Norton 210
Email: rbenning@highpoint.edu
Elizabeth H. Dull
Associate Professor of Interior Design
Coordinator, Interior Design Program
Education: Northwestern University - Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro - B.F.A., NCIDQ Certificate Holder #18665
Professional Expertise: She has been the driving force behind the recent successful accreditation of the Home Furnishings & Interior Design program at High Point University. The University now boasts one of only five UDA (formerly FIDA) accredited college programs in the state of North Carolina.
Noteworthy facts: She is a member of many nonprofit organizations - lending her voice to the Interior Design Educators Council, Society of Architectural Historians, HPU's Home Furnishings and Design Club and High Point Showroom Association Board.
Notable quote: "I believe the quality of the environment around us really does matter and that beautifully designed functional interior spaces enhance our lives."
Phone: (336) 841-9298
Office: Norton 213
Email: edull@highpoint.edu
Richard Hargrove
Associate Professor of Marketing
Education: University of Mississippi - Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi - M.B.A., Tulane University - B.A.
Professional Expertise: Consumer Behavior Research, Marketing Research. He has completed research projects with local Internet Service Provider and marketing research with various local companies. He co-authored, "Study of Home Furnishings Merchandising" with Dr. Richard Bennington and wrote, "Study of Furnishings Industry for the City of High Point."
Noteworthy facts: He enjoys marketing research, and delving into the new world of Ebay niche marketing. He is a certified Ebay instructor. He collects toy trains, finds and uses vintage photographic equipment, restores vintage electric ceiling fans and is an amateur machinist.
Phone: (336) 841-4561
Office: Norton 208
Email: rhargrove@highpoint.edu
Cathy Hillenbrand-Nowicki
Instructor of Interior Design
Education: Virginia Tech - M.S. in Interior Design, Seton Hill College - B.A. in Art
Professional Expertise: Commercial Design, Ergonomics, Design Sales and Retailing, Visual Presentation. She has been a guest lecturer at Forsyth Tech. on the topic of "Starting Your Own Design Business." She is the owner and operator of Master Plan Interior Design and Consulting in Clemmons.
Noteworthy facts: Her hobby is building new things and remodeling old buildings, including updating her 1978 home! Her favorite places to visit are Rome and Lowes Home Improvement Centers.
Phone: (336) 841-9212
Office: Norton 306
Email: cnowicki@highpoint.edu
Ann Little
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Education: Cleveland State University (Marketing) - D.B.A., Western Carolina University - M.B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (Nursing) - B.S.
Professional Expertise: Marketing communications, Non-profit marketing, Branding and brand extension strategies.
Other Areas of Interest: Regional U.S. and international cuisines; herb and vegetable gardening; and profoundly gifted children.
Other Interesting Facts: I grew up in North Carolina, and am truly a reflection of my upbringing. From my parent, I learned about the love of God, the joy of family time, and the peace that comes from the simple things in life. From my older brothers, I learned how to throw a football, how to hit a baseball and how to lose (and win) graciously in Monopoly.
Quoteworthy quote: "I love to travel and to discover what lies off the beaten path."
Phone: (336) 841-4528
Office: Commerce 311
Email: alittle@highpoint.edu
Richard Parker
Chairman of the Dept. of Marketing, Home Furnishings & Design
Education: B.A., M.P.A., and Ph.D from the University of Alabama
Professional Expertise: Sales, Marketing Communications, Managerial and Leadership Communications, Campaigns, Student Consulting Projects and Canadian Studies.
Recent Professional Activity, Presentations or Performances:
Nonprofit/Community Involvement: President, Southern Association for Canadian Studies; Member, United States Naval Institute; Member, United States Naval War College Foundation.
Other interesting facts: Ancestors on my father's side of the family settled in the British Colony of North Carolina during the mid-18th century. One ancestor fought in the American Revolutionary War under Gen. Nathaniel Greene. I am conversant in French and hope to be fluent one day. I enthusiastically support study abroad programs, having participated in them in Austria, Canada, and France.
Phone: (336) 888-6301
Office: Norton Hall 207
Email: rparker@highpoint.edu
Jess Sisk
Instructor of Interior Design
Education: Winthrop University - M.S. in Interior Design, Randolph-Macon Woman's College - B.A. in English
Professional Expertise: Interior Design! She is an Allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Noteworthy facts: She has been involved in such community, nonprofit organizations as Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics and Hinds Feet Farm, a residential and rehabilitation facility for brain injury patients.
Little-known facts: She is a Shelter magazine junkie, collector of design books and avid enthusiast of almost anything related to art and antiques.
Quoteworthy quote: "Where would you be without design? Sitting on dirt in the dark."
Phone: (336) 841-4546
Office: Norton 204
Email: jsisk@highpoint.edu
Stephen Huff
Associate Professor of Interior Design
Education: Virginia Tech - A.B.D., East Tennessee State University - M.A., University of Tennessee - B.S.
Professional Expertise: Interior Design pedagogy & professional private practice.
Other areas of interest: Innovative use of materials.
Non-profit/Community Involvement: Advisor to the Home Furnishings and Design student organization, Student Life Committee.
Phone: (336) 841-4575
Office: Norton 206
Email: shuff@highpoint.edu