Marcia Bell - Owner
Accountant by trade, junk lover at heart. Grateful for the fun loving, dedicated group that runs our store. Wife to one handsome man. Mother to two beautiful daughters. Step grandma to one near perfect boy. Grandma to two spoiled canines.
Blessed beyond measure. Queen of The Avant Garde’n. Our owner and founder, Marcia Bell.
Anna Lopez - Store Manager
Anna is a full-time worker! She creates beautiful displays and furniture arrangements as well as provides excellent customer service. She will be studying Diagnostic Imaging after she gets her associates degree in Biological Clinical Science at OTC. She is very passionate about fashion and design. She loves to spend her free time with her family and animals.
Julie Griffin - Counter Manager
Julie brings her expertise and exceptional customer service skills to Avant Garden’s front counter. She ensures smooth operations and a creates a friendly atmosphere for everyone who walks through the door.
Carla Due - Photographer, Sales, and Social Media
Carla is full time and assists with our Photography, Marketing, Social Media, and Website. The opportunity to meet people that come into the store and help them with customer service is her favorite part of her job. She loves spending time with her family and pets, hiking in the mountains, traveling, and photography.
Amanda Armacost - Staging & Home Organizing
Amanda is a professional organizer by trade and enjoys decluttering, loves flipping furniture, being outside and loves all animals! She is a mom of two and a dog mom of four.
Sharon Womack - Sales Associate
Sharon loves sales and helping customers find the perfect furniture for their homes. She manages our Customer Wishlist and notifies clients when suitable pieces come in. Outside of work, she spends time with her husband and dog.
Madyson Williams - Digital Commerce & Store Associate
Madyson is a local student who runs our Facebook Marketplace and helps out with everything around the store.
Codi Bomar
Codi is our behind the scenes gal who loves getting to know our customers! She helps with clerical work, and day-to-day operations that make The Avant Garde’n what it is. Codi will also be getting married soon, and is a mother to three and grandmother to four. She loves studying the Bible and Hebrew, and she loves all things art related! She enjoys music and caring for her little farm at home.
J. J. DeGroat - Moving Crew
J. J.’s dedication and strong work ethic makes him a valuable member of The Avant Garde’n moving crew. Originally from New Jersey, he moved to Missouri earlier this year, and he loves hunting and fishing here in the Ozarks. His experience and positive attitude ensure that our customers' furniture is handled with care and professionalism during every move.
Vince Worden - Moving Crew
Originally from Indiana, Vince relocated to Ozark to attend James River College. He is an excellent member of the moving crew, and his diligence makes him perfect for our team.
Naya Kurzava - Digital Marketing
Naya is a local student pursuing a leadership degree at James River College. She coordinates our social media and digital marketing when she’s not on the sales floor.