Liz Connolly, President

Liz Connolly has been involved in sales, marketing and design for over 30 years and in five states. Liz has been in the St. Louis area for eleven years and has worked for and with a wide array of home builders and real estate agents. She is a member of the American Society of Home Stagers and Redesigners. Liz is a licensed Realtor and holds several designations including Member of the Institute of Residential Marketing, Master Certified Sales Professional, and Certified Marketing Professional. She is a member of the Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis, and a member of their Sales & Marketing Council. Liz has received numerous industry awards including the national silver Award for New Home Marketing presented by the NAHB. She was awarded the David S. Eppler award in both 2007 and 2008. This award recognizes the SMC committee member who has done the most to advance the goals of the Sales & Marketing Council. In 2009, Liz received the Champion of the SMC award. Liz is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Missouri Association of Realtors, and St. Louis Association of Realtors. She has been an active member of the St. Louis Women’s Council of Realtors and a member of the council’s inaugural Leadership Class. Liz has attended a variety of seminars and retreats relating to home merchandising and marketing throughout the United States.

Courtney Connolly,
Vice President

Courtney Connolly brings a fresh approach to home merchandising. Since birth, Courtney has been exposed to home decorating and design as her family built 5 new homes and moved 7 times from the time she was 10 days old until her Sophomore year in high school. After graduating from high school, Courtney moved to San Diego to attend the Institute of Design and Merchandising. She returned to St. Louis to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Communication from Webster University. Her final project prior to graduation was the creation of the INhance IT! business plan. Courtney has received her Certified Sales Professional designation through the HBA and currently sits on the HBA’s Sales and Marketing Council. She is also a member of the St. Louis Women’s Council of Realtors. Courtney is responsible for the majority of the merchandising installations for the INhance IT! organization. Courtney is actively involved in the community as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children and a member of the United Way’s Young Leadership Adcademy.