Debbie Propst

Retail leadership and omnichannel growth: Debbie is an experienced retail executive focused on scaling consumer-facing brands via integrated digital and physical channels. At MillerKnoll she leads global retail strategy across Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, HAY and other portfolio brands, driving store expansion, partnerships and omnichannel initiatives. millerknoll+1

Brand transformation and merchandising expertise: Propst led One Kings Lane through a repositioning into a high-end lifestyle/home destination and held senior merchandising roles earlier in her career (including a long merchandising tenure at Abercrombie & Fitch), demonstrating strengths in product strategy, merchandising, and customer-focused brand building. businessofhome+1

Board, advisory and community engagement: Beyond corporate leadership, she serves on several boards and advisory councils (Andersen Corporation, HAY, Design Leadership Network, The Glass House) and is active in local community/education initiatives (e.g., Waterside School, Grace Farms partnerships), indicating a commitment to design community building and civic engagement. theglasshouse+3

Public-facing curator of home and design: Propst often shares personal and brand-related design content (home tours, events) and has participated in editorial features and public-facing activations that connect customers to product and lifestyle storytelling. architecturaldigest+1