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Q&A

MEET

Michael
Smith
How did you become involved with NEWH?
It really started in earnest as I joined my current company. I wanted a way of getting
to know people in the industry in a setting that was relaxed and not a selling
situation. As the years have progressed I have found myself involved at the board
level and am very proud to be a NEWH Ambassador.
What has NEWH done for you, both personally and professionally?

Some of my closest friendships have come about through NEWH. We spend so much of our
lives working it seems a natural occurrence to develop friendships, as you have so much in
common. From a professional standpoint I have no doubt that I would never have been able
to achieve the successes I have, had it not been for NEWH. My advice to anyone joining our
industry is if you want to succeed you absolutely have to make NEWH part of your life.

NEWH Ambassador and
hospitality sales director, North
America, Milliken

In your role with NEWH, what are you most excited about?

One of the best things about the Ambassador role is being able to pay it forward. We
need to encourage and teach the next generation and help them grow and establish their
careers-from design to procurement to sales. I want to use my position whenever I can to
help promote the organization and its benefits.

Tell us a bit about your company and what's new.

The Ethisphere Institute just named Milliken & Company one of the world's most ethical
companies. This marks our 12th year of recognition, making us one of only 12 companies to
receive this distinction every year since the award's inception in 2007.

Latest (personal) travel highlight or plan?

Being married to a flight attendant does have its perks. Though my wife, Dee, and I travel
every week for business, we do still like to get away, though shorter trips are more fun and
doable. A long weekend to Mexico, a long weekend in Florida, and a quick trip back to my old
homeland of England are on the horizon.

When you aren't working or at an NEWH event, where can we find you?

We absolutely love the theater and arts and support several performing arts groups in
Dallas. We are also huge music fans and love a good rock concert. Our other passion is
riding motorcycles. Many weekends we ride into the open Texas or Oklahoma spaces and
enjoy the freedom away from the city. ❙❘❚

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NEWH - Summer 2018
Table of Contents
Guest Perspective
Who’s Who
Conference Roundup
Have You Seen?
Scholarships
Sustainability
Branded
Q&A: Tyler Toothaker
Q&A: Alison Gasser
Q&A: Michael Smith
Furniture Forward
PROJECT: Canopy by Hilton Washington Dc the Wharf
PROJECT: Nando’s Peri-Peri Michigan Avenue
PROJECT: Samuel Elbert Hotel & Conference Center
Chapter Highlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Ad Index
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