29 Millennium - Twentieth Edition 28 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE At the onset of her tenure with Ashley Furniture Industries, she worked in Shanghai, China, later becoming the visual manager of international accessory sourcing in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In 2017, she immigrated to the United States to serve as a visual manager in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Shan began her career in interior design by working with JB Style Design in Shanghai, starting as a designer and decorator and ultimately becoming a project director between 2007 and 2013. The small team accomplished ample feats and published their work in Shanghai real estate interior design magazines and books. She also coordinated media interviews and magazine publications, contributing to nearly a dozen magazines and interior design books. These experiences helped her understand customer needs, and she has since moved on to grow in the B2B and B2C business, expanding her expertise in both wholesale and retail. In addition to her career experience, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education and a Bachelor of Arts in interior design from East China Normal University. Utilizing her bachelor’s degree, she taught kindergarten classes at Shanghai Nanyan International from 2001 to 2007. Looking ahead, Ms. Shan aims to continue pursuing her passions in art and her career. To wit, she strives to inspire others and achieve milestones with her team at Ashley Furniture Industries. She attributes her success to the hard work and dedication of her team, who achieved $13 million in international revenue for the business in 2024; they seek to reach $1 billion by 2028. While this is a lofty goal, they are focused on driving substantial growth and are fully committed to achieving this target. S ince 2021, Becky Yu Gehling née Shan has served as the director of international merchandise and visual for Ashley Furniture Industries, where she specializes in artistic interior design. Since originally joining the company in 2013 as a regional visual manager, she has helped it grow into a million-dollar business. BECKY YU GEHLING NÉE SHAN DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISE AND VISUAL Ashley Furniture Industries Rochester, MN For 25 years, Sam Rodriguez has cultivated a wealth of success in the real estate industry. As a recruiter, he has worked with large national companies, such as Keller Williams Realty, RE/MAX and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, as well as luxury boutiques in both single and multiple markets. Since 2023, he has worked with Epique Realty as a member of the board of directors, focusing on global expansion as a contractor and consultant. Additionally, he supports his personal organization, which represents about half of Epique Realty. Mr. Rodriguez began his professional journey in 1999 at firms including Dyson and Dyson Real Estate, Keller Williams Realty Inc. and HK Lane Real Estate (now the Windermere Real Estate Services Company). He gravitated toward leadership early in his career, starting with a recruiting role that led to opportunities to run offices, manage regional business, and serve as vice president of United States and international growth for eXp Realty. During his time there, he successfully grew the company from 2,600 agents to over 53,000 in less than five years, gaining significant recognition. Mr. Rodriguez’s passion lies in building businesses from the ground up. To wit, he views growth and expansion as his core strengths and focus. He is proud of his work and accomplishments in expanding eXp Realty, which cemented him as a key recruiter on both the local and international levels. Ever committed to his profession, he also remains active as a member of the National Association of REALTORS and the California Desert Association of REALTORS. Mr. Rodriguez remains an integral part of Epique Realty's US and global growth and expansion as well as leveraging his professional contacts as Epique stands up verticals in mortgage and title insurance. Reflecting on his career, he is grateful for his past learning experiences, which shaped him into the professional he is today. SAM RODRIGUEZ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER Epique Realty Las Vegas, NV ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE
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