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Marilyn Hermance
Chairman of the Board and CEO

 


Marilyn Hermance, a native Houstonian, has a B.S. in Psychology from Ursuline College in Cleveland, Ohio and a Masters in American Studies from Case Western Reserve. Marilyn is a founding member of the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Council of the N.K.B.A. (National Kitchen & Bath Association) and served six years as a Board Member of N.K.B.A. She saw a need for beautiful plumbing and hardware products when building her own home and as a result, founded the firm of Custom Accessories in Houston, Texas in 1977. Marilyn and her family combined businesses in 1994 to form Westheimer Plumbing & Hardware, Inc. Marilyn is a long time member of the Dover Club, the Texas Executive Women’s Board of Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston, is on the Board of the D.P.H.A., and is on the Board of Forte’ Buying Group. Marilyn works with Architects, Designers, and Builders on selections for the most beautiful homes in the country. Marilyn also has many commercial projects to her credit, including the clubhouse at Carlton Woods Country Club.