Meet the 2025 Top Women in the Home Industry

We are excited to highlight inspiring women who are excelling in the home industry. From home renovation to interior design, HVAC, carpet cleaning, organization and more, these women are truly transforming spaces.

Marylene Brierea, Founder

Touch of Stone, Inc.

A Touch of Stone, a woman-owned business for 22 years, is proud to be included in the Top Women in the Home Industry. Founded by Marylene Briere, a champion for women in the home industry, A Touch of Stone blends rich French lineage with innovative designs. Her discerning eye for color and pattern and her team’s expertise create breathtaking, handcrafted stone installations. Every project receives Briere’s touch, ensuring a masterpiece reflecting your unique vision.

atosconnect.com, 770.569.0090

Nancy Harris, Owner

Harris Park Homes

Driven to create and sell since childhood, Nancy Harris is totally house-obsessed. Her career has grown from interior design to real estate sales to building, investing and teaching others to do the same. She loves the path she’s taken and hopes her work will inspire and open doors for women in the real estate and building industry to accomplish “firsts,” like her own defining moment when she was celebrated as one of the first females to register for a contractor’s license in her area.

harrisparkhomes.com, 404.275.1181

Jennie Hong, Franchise Owner

Floor Coverings International Northeast Atlanta

After two decades in corporate marketing, Jennie Hong made a bold move by acquiring a struggling flooring company and transforming it into Georgia’s leading branch at Floor Coverings International. She provides a convenient in-home shopping experience with a fully equipped mobile flooring showroom featuring more than 3,000 samples. Her commitment to world-class service, paired with passionate design associates and an uncompromising pursuit of excellence, has been the driving force behind her success.

northeastatlanta.floorcoveringsinternational.com, 404.891.0249

Hannah Howland, Founder

Howland Homes

Hannah Howland grew up learning carpentry from her father and built her construction expertise alongside industry professionals along the way. Today, as founder of Howland Homes, she leads with clarity and precision—designing and managing custom homes and extensive remodels with a focus on flow, functionality and craftsmanship. Her design-build approach unites planning, budgeting and construction into one streamlined process. Known for her integrity and client-focused communication, Hannah delivers intentional planning, shaped by how homeowners truly live.

howlandhomesllc.com, 404.845.6155

Kim McClure, Owner

360 Organizing, LLC

Kim McClure, the visionary behind 360 Organizing, combines award-winning creativity with expert spatial visualization to elevate every project. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in residential and commercial organization, relocation (packing and unpacking), decluttering, interior decorating and small renovations. As a certified Senior Move Manager through NASMM, Kim is passionate about transforming spaces with purpose and precision. For her, organizing isn’t just a profession—it’s an opportunity to create simplicity and beauty in your home, bringing peace and contentment.

360organizing.com, 404.587.4665

Rachel Lorts, Co-owner and Residential Contractor

Echo (R&L) Heating & Air Conditioning

As co-owner and residential contractor of Echo (R&L) Heating & Air Conditioning, Rachel Lorts represents their small family business, built off of integrity, excellence and comfort. She’s been in the industry since 2017, initially apprenticing under her aunt and uncle while attending and graduating from Chattahoochee Tech’s HVAC program. As one of the few women in the HVAC industry, Rachel hopes to instill in young women that with hard-work and a little bit of grit, any goal is in reach.

echoheatingandair.com, 770.265.8534

Judy Mozen, President and Founder

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Creativity, transparency, organizational mastery and construction expertise are traits of Judy Mozen’s leadership style mastered over the 30+ years she has owned and operated Handcrafted Homes. She has won industry awards, led professional associations and is certified in several fields including a Master Certified Remodeler with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Judy achieves the enviable task of creating a team by uniting the dreams of her clients and the expertise of her staff.

handcraftedhomes-inc.com, 770.642.1010

Meagan Perkins, Owner

Citrus Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Citrus Fresh is a woman-owned, customer service-focused alternative to typical carpet cleaning companies and processes. Locally owned and operated by Meagan Perkins, Citrus Fresh’s natural cleaning solution, proprietary technology-certified deep cleaning equipment and unmatched attention to detail have established it as one of the most reliable and trusted cleaners in Atlanta.

citruscarpetcleaners.com, 404.606.2155

Linda Rickles, Owner

Linda Rickles Interiors

In more than 15 years designer Linda Rickles’ work has been featured in Town & Country, Atlanta Magazine and Boston Magazine. With expertise in color, texture and lighting, she creates striking and refined spaces tailored to each client’s style and personality. As a hands-on design firm, her team collaborates with clients, fostering lifelong relationships. A woman in the industry, she brings sensitivity and warmth to her approach, earning recognition among the Top Women in the Home Industry.

lindaricklesinteriors.com, 770.713.2018

Candice Skinner, Business Development Director

EXOVATIONS

Rooted in a strong foundation, personally and professionally, Candice Skinner has spent 23 years not just adapting to a changing industry, but shaping it with bold ideas, creativity and a deep love for both the work and the people. Her voice is known across Atlanta radio with the tagline, “Have I Got A Tip For You,” but her true legacy is in how she leads: pouring more into every person, project and purpose than she ever takes.

exovations.com, 770.205.2995

Princess Thompson, Founder

The Renovation Princess

With more than 25 years of experience in kitchen and bath design as well as home renovations, Princess Thompson is known for her bold style and hands-on approach in turning outdated spaces into stunning, functional homes. As a proud woman of color thriving in a traditionally male-dominated industry, she brings unmatched resilience and meticulous attention to detail to every project. For Princess, it’s not just about creating beautiful spaces – It’s about delivering empowering, life-enhancing transformations.

renoprincess.com, 678.886.8677