Dian joined WindowPro in 1995, the first online forum for window treatment professionals. As the group grew, she saw the need for drapery workrooms and those selling soft treatments to have a specialized forum designed to meet their needs in the industry. With many WindowPro members eager to join, she founded DraperyPro in 1996. Finally, Dian could share her enthusiasm with others that share the same passion!

Dian enjoys attending window covering shows and seminars regularly. She finds the shows particularly valuable when she can network with other DraperyPro members. She owes much of her Designs by Dian business success from being a part of DraperyPro. (By the way, she is not THE DraperyPro, she is one of many DraperyPros!)

Her on-line presence opened up a whole new world of opportunities:

• Window Fashions Editorial Staff in 1996, 2002 to 2005
• Window Fashions Design Contest Judge
• Speaker--Window Fashions Shows and Expos, 1997, 1998
• Speaker--Workroom Educational Conference 1998 to 2001
• Continued success as DraperyPro Forum Coordinator--meeting wonderful people from everywhere!
• Successful Designs by Dian business
• Window Coverings University instructor

Dian is a member of WFCP with a Specialist certificate and is currently completing requirements for the WFCP Master title.

Staying at the leading edge of technology is important to Dian. Through this medium she continues to share her knowledge and learn from others. Dian welcomes your email: DianGar@aol.com and hopes you too, will see the benefit of being a DraperyPro member.