Katie Yallaly, President

I've owned my studio for 16 years and previously served on the CCSA Board for 4 years. I started painting pottery as a stress relief and thought it would be a great business. So, I relocated and opened my first studio. At one time, I owned up to three studios, but now it's just one! I am married and have an amazing daughter.
_{Contact Katie at Doing Dishes: 904-730-3729 / doingdishesinc@bellsouth.net}

Jamie McCabe, Vice President

I have been painting memories with customers for over 14 years now, and I can't imagine doing anything else. My favorite melt-my-heart moment is this mother and child that comes in every year on their "Gocha-versary." That's the day they adopted their daughter, and it's been a tradition for 5 years now. We have THE.BEST jobs. I have been married for 24 years and have 2 kids. I love country music, and I don't like to sweat! No gym for this gal, besides I get plenty of exercise running around our studio.
_{Contact Jamie at Clay Cafe Avalon : 709-745-2345 / info@claycafeavalon.ca}

Emily Rhodes, Treasurer

_{Contact Emily at The Polka Dot Pot: 540-722-4422 / emilyshop_99@yahoo.com}

Vicki De Werth, Secretary

I am Vicki De Werth and very proud to serve on the CCSA Board of Directors. I was the owner of Art on Fire in Peoria, AZ for several years.  I now have a mobile studio called Faith Inspirations providing PYOP and canvas art to organizations, businesses and in people’s homes.
_{Contact Vicki at Faith Inspirations: 602-616-8091 / Vicki.ccsa@gmail.com}

Claire Bruining

Claire has worked in multiple industries over the years, gaining valuable skills from each one—everything from gem and mineral trade shows to teaching middle school special ed, to owning an event planning company, and now owning Stuffington's Ceramics & More since 2021. Through every career, creating art and sharing it with others has always been integral to her. Claire is married to a wonderful man from the Netherlands, and together they have two dogs and one tortoise.
_{Contact Claire at Stuffington's Ceramics & More: 425-337-6306 / stuffingtonsemporium@gmail.com}

Erica Jones

Erica Jones is the owner of The Turquoise Cup, a pottery studio specializing in clay hand-building, pottery painting, and wheel-throwing. With experience in business operations, nonprofit leadership, and the arts, she has built a community-focused space offering workshops, private events, and team-building sessions. She serves as a board member for both the Contemporary Ceramic Studio Association (CCSA) and Main Street Burlington, contributing to the growth of the ceramic arts industry and her local business community.
_{Contact Erica at The Turquoise Cup: 609.479.3654 / erica@theturquoisecup.com}

Jessica Garofalo

I live in Midlothian, Virginia with my sister and we are caregivers for our uncle with intellectual disabilities. After serving as manager for 5 years, I bought our shop with my sister and it became CREATE Pottery Shop. When not letting our uncle get his way by watching Hallmark movies and taking Disney vacations, I spend most of my time at my second home, my studio! I love having a job that allows me to make a positive impact in my community providing a place for families and friends CREATE memories and treasures that can last a lifetime.
_{Contact Jessica at CREATE Pottery Studio: 804-744-5506 / jessica@createpotteryshop.com}