Séura has named Elissa Shatz of Evan Shatz Sales Associates (ESSA) as its 2025 Rep of the Year, honoring her leadership, strong industry relationships, and significant influence across the New England design community.
This recognition highlights the qualities that fuel Séura’s long-term growth: trusted partnerships, high-quality project work, and consistent visibility among key specifiers. Shatz stood out for her strong designer relationships, active presence in the market, and the robust hospitality and commercial pipeline she has developed for the year ahead.
With 19 years of experience, Shatz blends design expertise with hands-on project management. She is known for her attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to guide projects from early concept through installation. Designers rely on her to keep timelines on track, provide accurate technical guidance, and deliver thoughtful, design-forward solutions.
“Elissa represents the very best of our partnership values, which include expertise, integrity, and a deep commitment to the design community,” says Gretchen Gilbertson, CEO of Séura. “Her ability to build trust, stay engaged throughout each project, and champion Séura with authenticity has made a tremendous impact. We are honored to recognize her as our 2025 Rep of the Year.”
Shatz credits her success to close collaborations and strong relationships. “I am honored to receive this recognition from Séura,” she says. “My focus has always been to stay deeply involved from concept to completion. The relationships I have built across New England are the heart of my business, and I am excited for the momentum we are carrying into 2026.”
For more information, visit www.seura.com and www.evanshatz.com.
