A native Houstonian and born entrepreneur, April Dardis is the Founder and President of Creative Style Furniture, Houston’s largest woman-owned custom furniture and upholstery company. April’s ambitious nature and proven leadership has driven the company’s growth into purchasing its own 21,000 square foot location. A culmination of artistry, creativity and dedication solidifies April’s position as Houston’s most successful Women entrepreneur in the upholstery arena. April leads a diverse group of artisans and craftsmen, by creating award-winning custom furniture and artistic masterpieces which compliments each clients unique style and inspiration. Collaborating with the most accomplished interior designers, April and her team continue to handcraft custom furnishings that inject exuberance into residential, commercial and hospitality spaces throughout the city, state and country. The joy that she finds in helping others and putting God first is central to her life. April makes giving back to her community a priority. From volunteering with her church youth group as a young adult to donating goods and services to charitable organizations throughout her life. As a wife, mother and grandmother she has always managed to lead a work-life balance while being a fair, yet firm leader tenuring employees of more than a decade. April has been awarded a proclamation from the mayor of Houston, declaring March 8, 2023, as Creative Style Furniture Day. She has won numerous ASID awards as an industry partner and holds WBE, SBE and HUB certificates from the City of Houston. Her creations have been featured in renowned publications such as Architectural Digest, Elegant Home, Modern Luxury Interiors, Southern Home, Southern Living and Traditional Home to name a few. Her personal integrity is reflected in the top tier quality fabrication of the furniture she produces and the client relations that have blossomed through the years.