Ann Morhauser is the founder of Annieglass, a highly successful line of glass tableware sold at the finest luxury stores and resorts in the nation. Handcrafting her products in Northern California since 1983, Morhauser developed her company throughout the years to become one of the largest and most successful American glass studios. By combining skills as a designer, artisan, and businesswoman, she’s been able to build a highly regarded brand as well as a successful company. Morhauser’s work is in the collections of such noted museums as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Luce Foundation Center for American Art in Washington, D.C.; the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, Scotland; and the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, New York.
Morhauser is an advisor to CCA's MBA in Design Strategy program, the Gallery of Modern Art and Design, and the Corning Glass Museum. She’s an active fundraiser for hunger, children's health, and art education. Morhauser mentors young women in business and supports scholarships at CCA and local high schools.