President Elect Candidate Bio

Bryce Smith, ASID Affiliate

Education
• Jones County Junior College (Mississippi)
• University of Southern Mississippi

Employment
• Showroom Manager, Arsin Rug Gallery, Dallas TX (current)
• Showroom Manager, RenCollection Rugs, Dallas TX
• Operations Manager, TransitCenter, NYC

ASID Activities
• Chapter At-Large Director (current)
• Dallas Design Community DesignOvation Producer and Emcee
• Chapter Celebrating Design Texas Awards Volunteer and Emcee
• Dallas Design Community Chair
• Dallas Design Community Programs Co-Chair
• Dallas Design Community Volunteer

Community/Civic Activities, Other Professional Organizations
• The Dallas Opera Chorus Member
• Rockwall Pets Foster/Volunteer
• Dallas Animal Services Foster/Volunteer
• Operation Kindness Foster/Volunteer
• Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse Sponsor

Honors/Awards, Publications
• 2024 ASID Texas President’s Award for Outstanding Service & Support

Candidate Statement
An ASID member since 2018, I firmly believe the future of our organization is in the student membership, leading sustainability initiatives, and programing events which are inclusive and thought-provoking. Guided by Integrity, Respect, and Gratitude, my vision as President-Elect is to foster mentorship, form impactful partnerships, and position ASID Texas as a leader in innovative programs, embodying my personal motto, “Together We Thrive.”

More About Bryce
Known for his ability to bring people together, Bryce has organized record-breaking events and championed student members, exposing them to great design for early career inspiration. Bryce is passionate about sustainability, as demonstrated by the new initiative he helped launch this year to repurpose outdated samples for educators—merging his dedication to education, community support, and an environmentally friendly design industry. His vision as President-Elect includes implementing internal strategies and forming partnerships with like-minded organizations to benefit members in impactful ways. With a focus on mentorship and knowledge-sharing, Bryce aims to position ASID Texas as a national leader in innovative programs and ideas that will shape the design industry’s future. Bryce believes deeply in the power of collaboration, embodying his motto, “Together We Thrive.” By fostering a culture of support and teamwork, he envisions an ASID community that achieves success by listening and working together.