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David Gebhart, co-owner, co-founder, and CEO of the award-winning home d\u00e9cor brands Global Views<\/a>, Studio A Home<\/a> \u2013 a Global Views Company, and WilliamDScott.com<\/a>, has been recognized with a prestigious award as a Distinguished Legacy Member of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism presented by Dean Jana Hawley at the University of North Texas (UNT).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This distinction is given to individuals whose impact on the college has a long-term, long-lasting, far-reaching and positive effect on the students and faculty of the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism. The honor celebrates Gebhart\u2019s transformative impact on the home furnishings industry specifically and his decades-long commitment to mentoring future talent through internships and scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A proud alumnus of UNT, Gebhart earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing with a fashion emphasis after beginning his academic career at Texas Tech University as a Landscape Architecture major. \u201cThe connection I\u2019ve had with UNT over the years has been personal and profound,\u201d Gebhart said. \u201cMany of our most valued team members began as interns from UNT \u2014 and I\u2019m proud to say many of them are still with the company today, playing important roles in the company\u2019s continued success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to mentorship, Gebhart established an annual scholarship awarded to a deserving home furnishings major, selected by the College\u2019s dean and faculty. The award serves as a legacy of his deep-rooted belief in supporting the next generation of industry innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retirement in Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gebhart\u2019s 44-year career spans every segment of the home furnishings industry \u2014 from department store buyer to global product developer and design pioneer. After founding Global Views in 1996 alongside partners Frederick Rayner and Lois Del Negro, the company grew into a premier resource for furniture retailers, specialty shops, e-commerce, and interior designers worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, the founders sold Global Views to Georgia-based wholesale\/import leader Surya in anticipation of retirement. Now, two years later, that dream is being fully realized as Gebhart and his husband Frederick Rayner will officially depart the U.S. to become residents of Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cItaly has always inspired me \u2014 from the design, the people, the lifestyle,\u201d Gebhart shared. \u201cThis new chapter is about embracing beauty, culture, and the joy of a life well-lived. We\u2019re excited for the adventure ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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