y Vandenberg Strear

Missy Vandenberg Strear is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in furniture merchandising and development. Currently serving as Vice President of Merchandising & Development at Theodore Alexander since September 2021, Missy led creative strategies that resulted in a 20% revenue increase in 2023. Previously, as Director of Design at Scott Group Studio, leadership in design operations improved on-time delivery from 77% to 98% and reduced labor costs by 30%. In earlier roles, Missy managed design teams at Baker Furniture and Donghia, contributing to significant revenue growth through innovative collections. Missy founded Studio Vandenberg LLC, establishing connections with high-end clients and architect groups, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Furniture Design from the Rhode Island School of Design.