It’s been a challenging year, yet we are staying positive through the pandemic, blessed that the design community is staying busy and thriving. Grateful for our abundances, our sponsors, our industry partners, and your continued support.
As we look ahead, industry experts shared future insights on how the pandemic has illuminated the need for trust in data, people and physical spaces. As interior designers we serve as essential advisors, not only to respond to COVID-19, but more so to lead and activate health, safety, and welfare for all.
As we move forward, let’s challenge ourselves to design with purpose, take action for positive change, embody the role of trusted advocates for people in the built environment – and inspire others to participate in the movement to actualize excellence.
As creatives, let’s color outside the lines, break out of old patterns in order to see things in a new way. Sometimes we constrain our creativity when we box ourselves in. When we do this, we fail to see solutions outside of the status quo. If you have boxed yourself in... simply get rid of the box.
• Let your mind be free to think what the human eye can comprehend.
• The more you stay creative, experiment and dream, the more you can explore the beauty in life.
• Your greatest work of art will reflect all that is meaningful to you!
• Let your life be a work of your heart.
Thanks to the poets, painters, writers, musicians and other artists as they are all teachers and also healers of souls. They heal, nourish, alleviate soul's pains in a way no one else can do, and of course, they're not doing it alone. Their part is truly important, so treasure creative gems who share their gifts with generosity and love, linking us to our own one of a kindness.
I hope to see you all at the Gala, Saturday, August 21, 2021.
With deep gratitude,
PADDY RASMUSSEN, Allied ASID Arizona North Chapter President
SPR/SUM 2021
JUNE
Wednesday, June 23rd
0.1 CEU and Chapter Meeting Solstice Stone
5:30-7:30pm
JULY
Thursday, July 15th
Collaborative and Grand Opening Meeting Central Arizona Supply Reserve 5:30-7:30pm
AUGUST
Wednesday, August 4th
Virtual Roundtable
5:30-6pm
Friday, August 13th Virtual Drive Thru 8-8:30am
Saturday, August 21st
The Design Excellence Awards Gala
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown 5-9pm
SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 9th
ASID Student & Emerging Professional Kick-Off
OCTOBER
Saturday, October 23rd ASID Student Charette
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JANET JACKSON, Allied ASID
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EDITOR
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2020 – 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President PADDY RASMUSSEN
Allied ASID president@azn.asid.org
President-elect
JENNIFER BIFFER ASID
Originally from Virginia, Paddy has lived in Phoenix since high school. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design from The Art Institute. In 2016, Paddy founded New Beginnings, a company that helps people move forward after loss.
Founder and President of Duneier Design, Jennifer has designed homes primarily in New York and Scottsdale but also as far reaching as Cairo, Egypt. Jennifer graduated from the New York School of Interior Design, earned her NCIDQ certification, and is a professional member of ASID.
Finance Director
SUJAYA REDDY, Allied ASID finance@azn.asid.org
Sujaya worked in the information technology field prior to earning her degree in interior design at Mesa Community College. After working as an assistant designer for Pulte Homes, she began her own business working on remodeling projects.
Communications Director
JANET JACKSON
Allied ASID janet@azredo.com
Janet has worked in the construction and design industries for over thirty years. She has held management positions with prestigious homebuilders in the Valley. She has degrees in accounting and interior design and holds a CPA license with the state of Arizona. Currently, she is Director of Operations for Alliance Contracting.
Director at Large & Industry Partner Liaison
KRISTIN BATSCHE
Industry Partner Rep, Dal-Tile at-large@azn.asid.org
Kristin has been in the tile business since 2000. She is excited to be joining Daltile and thrilled to be a part of ASID and help connect industry partners with the design community. Kristin loves time with her daughter and to fish and kayak.
Membership Director
CHRISTINE RHODES
Industry Partner Rep, Facings of America membership@azn.asid.org
Originally from southern California, Christine moved to Arizona while still a child. She studied marketing at Phoenix College and joined ASID as an industry partner rep in 2015. Christine is the Communications Coordinator for Facings of America.
Professional Development Director TERI SMITHERS ASID professionaldevelopment@azn.asid.org
Teri is the lead designer and owner of TLS Interior Design. Her goal is to design spaces that are functional, sustainable, aesthetically beautiful and true to her design values. Teri loves to travel with her husband and family, create with molten glass, and make unique pieces of jewelry.
Student Representative to the Board
MARWAH ASAD
Student ASID studentrep@azn.asid.org
Marwah is an amazing student. She has degrees in computer science, architectural technology and interior design. She is now a junior in the NAU Interior Design BS program. Marwah also works as a Design Consultant at Facings of America.
Members in the News
• Thoma-Holec Design’s beautiful community, The Colonnade in Surprise, AZ, received the Gold Award for Best Assisted Living or Special Needs Community from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 55+ Housing Industry Council!
NCIDQ Study Group Update
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ver 40 ASID members across the US attended the Arizona North Chapter this past spring! ASID Allied members from Texas, Florida, Indiana, Nevada, and Connecticut joined members of both the North and South Arizona Chapters via Zoom as we poured through 100's
The Spring 2021 exam marked the first exam with expanded code questions. As scoring was not instantaneous this session, please let us know if you sat, how you did, and what you thought.
We are looking for guest speakers to talk about their expertise: acoustics, lighting, building regulations and codes, mechanical and electrical, project management, contracts, to name a few of the competencies tested. If you know it, we need it!
The next study group will commence in July. Please contact info@azn.asid.org to preregister and/or share your knowledge.
Congratulations to Christina Dickinson, ASID, Susan Solliday, ASID, and Amy Wenger, ASID, for achieving professional status this year by passing all three portions of the exam, and Laura Pask, Allied ASID for passing IDFX and IDPX!"
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LUXURY APPLIANCES
The past year has been incredibly challenging for everyone. As we move into 2021, we are facing similar challenges but, as one of the most active ASID chapters in the nation, we are finding ways to make it work. And make it work, we are!!
We are continuing the Industry Partner Drive Thru Series until our membership feels more comfortable being in a group setting at chapter meetings. These Zoom presentations give us the opportunity to learn about our industry partners and their businesses from the comfort of our home or office. Join us as we present local and national guest speakers. Look for information about upcoming presentations in The Buzz!
MAR
AUnderfoot
big thank you to Gary and Shelly Lester, Deanna Miekle and Stan Upitor! They were amazing hosts of our March DriveThru event. Shelly began by walking us through their huge showroom filled with everything you could imagine (or can’t even imagine!) for flooring and wall coverings.
Shelly introduced us to Garrett Leather, a family-owned company in Buffalo, NY. They import fine Italian leathers, many of which are available with short lead times and great pricing.You can select full and half hides for your projects. Their newest creation is "Nurtured by Nature" great for wall panels, headboards, etc. They offer leather welting and wovens and leather bindings for rugs which can be fabricated for any rug in Underfoot’s onsite workroom. Pressed leathers are also available. Amazing!
Underfoot offers the largest selection of wool carpet in the southwest. They have an infinite array of broadloom carpet and rug options in all styles, colors, materials and budgets. They have 10,000-15,000 samples on site! See a broadloom option that you really want to have as a rug? Gary can make that happen. Underfoot has many outdoor options as well. Wide widths are available for large projects. They have woven vinyls that are great for residential gyms and other uses. Their natural grasses and hair-on-hide options are customizable. If you can dream it, they can make it happen!
Deanna discussed area rugs and their wide range of size availability. They are easy to view and arranged by color and style. There are many wools, synthetics and natural products available.You can easily add borders to your selections, backings and customized pads. Most of the rug options are in stock with short lead times. Underfoot’s workroom provides an array of services to make creative designs and full customization so easy!
Stan discussed Underfoot’s hard surface products. They have a tremendous display of engineered wood flooring-over 2000 samples. Underfoot works with a local company to provide herringbone or chevron patterns for manufacturers who don’t offer those options. Their porcelain tile and natural stone options are incredible. Large format selections are available. There are metal, wood and mirror details that can be added to any design. Other materials include cork, rubber flooring for gyms, waterproof vinyls, bamboo, etc. They have many companies who offer fully customizable sizes and colors for tile. Their wood-look plank tile selection is huge. They offer mosaic tile for backsplashes, pool tile and laser cut tile that is gorgeous!
Check out Underfoot! Gary, Shelly, Deanna and Stan are knowledgeable, professional and so great to work with.
SIMPLE
, yet INTRICATE. BROKEN , yet PERFECT.
APR
OArizona Fireplaces
n Friday April 9th in partnership with Arizona North Chapter of ASID, Arizona Fireplaces had the pleasure of hosting the March DriveThru event featuring Ross Morrison,VP-Marketing of Stellar Hearth Products, an industry leader in creativity, advanced technology and one of the most extensive lines of luxury fireplaces available for both indoor and outdoor hearth projects.
Whether you are adding a grand single-sided fireplace to your room or using a multi-sided fireplace as a room divider to help break up an open concept layout, clients choose from seven different design configurations to identify the perfect fireplace for any living space. Beautiful fires demand to be seen and Stellar’s Galaxy Series provides taller viewing areas and more BTU’s of flame than any other in its class.
If Stellar Hearth Products is known for its innovation and design, Ross Morrison undoubtedly is the visionary behind the operation. Hailing from Minneapolis, MN, Ross’ sales career in the fireplace industry began in 1990. His in-depth knowledge, experience and creative mind took him straight to marketing with a position shift to Marketing & Product Development for a competing brand. He served as CMO for eight years before conceptualizing the Stellar Hearth brand in 2009, developing a presence in the gas fireplace market and serving a premium, affluent clientele.
Throughout the winter and into spring, the Arizona North Chapter hosted a monthly Roundtable Discussion over Zoom. These roundtables are traditionally part of our monthly chapter meetings but have been hosted separately over Zoom while we haven’t been able to be together in person.
FEBRUARY ROUNDTABLE
DEDE RADFORD, Allied ASID
For our February event, Dede Radford, Allied ASID shared her vast knowledge of color with us. Dede just recently retired after a long career working in the world of paint. Here are some of the highlights of what we learned in Dede’s discussion:
• As designers are always using color, understanding tones and tints is a vital component of selecting the right color for a project. There are so many undertones of color especially with grays and yellows and understanding these is an important skill to develop.
• Paint is tinted using the RGB color space or RGB color system, this system constructs all the colors from the combination of the Red, Green and Blue colors. Using this system there are 16,777,216 possible colors! It’s no wonder selecting the perfect one is so hard. Luckily, professional paint tinters can mathematically match colors from fabric samples or other swatches. For an easy resource check out https://www.easyrgb.com/en/ where you can match, compare or convert color data.
Dede also explained that there is a science to shadows and sunlight and how it affects color in the space, be it morning, noon or night. Understanding how a color looks in a space in all kinds of light can help avoid making a mistake when selecting a paint color and having to repaint. The one aspect of paint that many designers fail to take into account is light reflective value and yet it is one of the most important things to reference. There are many CEU’s on the subject available in the ASID Academy.
MARCH ROUNDTABLE
Sherry Hauser, ASID
Past
President, Arizona North Chapter
First of all, we would like to thank, Sherry Hauser, ASID for volunteering to help us as the Committee Chair for the Roundtable events. She has been lining up Past Presidents to share their expertise. Sherry herself hosted the Roundtable in March where she discussed client development. A few tips she shared about building clientele are being involved in your community, perfecting a style or focusing on a geographic area. She recommended that you can build exposure by being at your children’s events, generally getting out and meeting people and old-fashioned networking. Some designers also specialize in a certain style of design and sell their services focusing on that expertise. And of course, it can be helpful to stay focused in a certain area of the valley in order to build a concentrated clientele.
It is important that once you develop your client base that you maintain it by meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations then getting referral business based on consistently delivering excellence. If your design is solution based, fast and efficient then you only have to please your clients.
Another way to attract clients is to do massive amounts of advertising and open a brick-and-mortar design studio where you can meet with clients and other professionals. Regardless, if you go big to start or not, developing strategic relationships around the Interior Design business with developers, architects, and contractors will help you achieve referral business. Ultimately, what you want is referral business based on excellent performance. Work toward being as good as you can be.
It’s important to showcase your work with professional photography to prove what you can do and have a presence with a website on social media. It’s fun to see how good it can look especially staging a recently completed project. Then entice the clients to purchase the items used in those photos as well.
For Sherry, many of her clients have become her friends which makes working with them even more enjoyable. In her career she finds that every project is different, so every day is different too. As she does research on products for these new projects she shares her findings on her blog at LuxeSpecs.com so be sure to check out her helpful specifications.
APRIL ROUNDTABLE
LuAnn Thoma-Holec, FASID Past President, Arizona North Chapter
LuAnn Thoma-Holec, FASID is the owner of Thoma-Holec Design, a national award-winning senior living design firm. She is known as an expert in the field of senior housing. She explained that to build a new senior living community from start to finish it takes almost three years. A remodel is normally six to twelve months.
Due to the pandemic, senior living communities (SLCs) dropped in occupancy by 70% to 80%. In order to be profitable, they need stay at 90% occupancy. To help boost occupancy again, some have started to require employees be vaccinated. The growth market for senior living communities is Baby Boomers aged 55 and over, who are choosing SLCs for their parents based on their vicinity to their personal residences.
Even before the pandemic, technology was becoming a major aspect of design in senior housing. These technologies can be used in wayfinding such as color changing signage and sensors under carpets among many other applications. These sensors can take residents’ temperatures to detect infection or sense if a resident’s gait has changed signaling a stroke or other physiological injury. In many SLCs, WIFI will be amped up to ensure connectivity in all rooms and all residents will have iPads and smart televisions to keep them entertained and in touch with family.
Other fun facts LuAnn shared are stairways in senior living communities are not for the residents but for that “homey feel” yet only the staff and guests use them. Wall coverings are not used only for aesthetics but are made three dimensional to help hide acoustic systems behind art. Special touches LuAnn likes to include in her designs are fun and elaborate ceilings using clouds and other decorative elements.
Interior Designer for Hire Kick Off!
Our signature program, Interior Designer for Hire (IDFH), kicked off to a great start this year in January. Our PR partner, Evolve Marketing, promoted the program through interviews, and articles were published across the Valley in local TV channels, newspapers, magazines and social media.Year after year this program has continued to grow, and we look forward to the seasons ahead. IDFH has helped many designers build their businesses over the years and we have touched countless lives, bringing them beautiful designs and functional spaces. Profits from IDFH remain earmarked for student scholarships and educational programs, including funding of chapter community efforts. With the concerns around COVID-19 still looming, we reached almost 90% of our projected goal. While our fundraising goals were not met, our campaign was successful in the promotion of our design community to the public. The Interior Designer For Hire Program
is our big fundraiser for the year, encouraging designers to volunteer their time to benefit student education, the scholarship fund, and to support our charity, Stepping Stones of Hope. SSOH provides programming for grieving families. Such exposure increases the brand identity of the Arizona North Chapter of ASID and ultimately, the value of your ASID appellation.
On behalf of the chapter, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the designers who contributed their time and talents towards the IDFH consultations.
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The Artist Within
Artists are magicians and I have always envied those that can take a brush to canvas, a chisel to a piece of marble, a pen or pencil to a piece of paper and create an incredible painting, sculpture or sketch seemingly out of nowhere. The ability to start from nothing and create something beautiful (or at least attention-getting) is a true gift and one that I have always admired. Mostly, because when I’m given a blank canvas, my lack of visual artistic skill becomes apparent pretty quickly. My creative talents lie elsewhere (some considered my athleticism on my college soccer field to be art, but I’ll let history decide).
For some, their creative art is highly visible with painters, photographers, graphic artists and others that create a vibrant world for everyone to appreciate. Of course, interior designers fall into that category, as well. I continually watch the artists of ASID who look at four blank walls and create art that people can live within every day. To create a room or an entire home to be appreciated by their owners, friends, and family for the years to come is a real talent - a talent that many people claim they have, but only a few truly do. As ASID members, you have elevated the artform and proven yourselves as true artists.
Art is something that unites everyone, and an interior designer often has a unique assignment to integrate two individual’s styles into one cohesive work. Many times, the interior designer becomes a marriage counselor, negotiating and compromising between the two parties. I know that in my own house, there is a constant tension between differing styles and tastes (mine is great and his is less great). A truly talented interior designer will know how to navigate those conflicts and ultimately create something beautiful that both parties can appreciate. I would consider that artistry of an entirely different level.
I think it’s safe to say that if you’re reading this letter in this magazine you would consider yourself to be an artist, or at least, a creative.Your ability to conjure together something from nothing is nothing short of magic and I am excited to be watching you perform your magic shows year after year.
April DriveThru continued from page 7
Stellar Hearth grew quickly and as a result, was acquired by Hearth & Home Technologies. Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) is an operating division of HNI Corporation. HNI is dedicated to delivering long-term value to its shareholders, exceeding customer expectations and being a responsible corporate citizen.
Today, the company innovates and manufactures for the fireplace industry, earning recognition for their award-winning indoor and outdoor fireplace products alike.
Experience the Stellar Galaxy, up close and personal only at Arizona Fireplaces’ showrooms. Two convenient locations serve designers, architects and builders, featuring a knowledgeable sales team and customer service division that is second to none! Keith Richardson is President of both Arizona Fireplaces and AF Distributors - industry leaders in retail and 2-step distribution centers that serve the southwest. These two companies represent the largest combined part of the family business. The other related companies include AF Steel (fabricators and installers of structural steel in metro Phoenix for large commercial and residential builders), Modern Flames (manufacturer and international brand of electric fireplaces), and Grand Canyon Gas logs (manufacturer of gas logs and burners).
Learn more at Arizona Fireplaces.com. View the Stellar Galaxy at either showroom.
ARIZONA
ARIZONA APPLIANCE
J& HOME
APPLIANCE & HOME
Jessica Gessler is the Director of Sales for Arizona Appliance & Home. She has been in the industry for over 20 years and is proud to lead their tenured sales team. They provide a consultative selling atmosphere where the team gets to know their customers and help them build their dream kitchen. E.A. Thomas founded Arizona Appliance & Home (previously Arizona Wholesale Supply Co.) in his early days as an appliance distributor, strapping MaytagTM washing machines to his Pierce-Arrow car and driving them to ranches and farms, letting residents try out the machines in-person. Today, they continue this tradition of hard work and excellent service with over 30 legacy brands including Sub-Zero/Wolf TM, Whirlpool, Perlick, GE, Thermador, LG, Blue Star, Monogram and many others. They offer complete delivery and installation for all brands to ensure that appliances are installed to the full manufacturer guidelines.You can visit them online or in-person at well-placed showrooms in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tucson. For over 75 years, Arizona Appliance & Home has been the state’s premier provider of appliances and more since 1944.
ARIZONA TILE ARIZONA TILE
IIn 1977, John Huarte started Arizona Tile with one small location in San Diego. Forty-four years later, Arizona Tile has locations in eight western states with more coming soon, making it one of the largest independent importers and distributors of natural stone and porcelain/ceramic tile in the United States.
Roland Arnold is an Outside Sales Representative for Arizona Tile (and past board director for our chapter) and has been with the company for more than 23 years. He adheres to the Huarte family’s directive that, “no job is too small, every customer is important.”
Arizona Tile supplies tile, stone and quartz to production builders, commercial projects and custom residential throughout the United States, but mainly focuses on the West. This regional concentration allows them to maintain stock and the ability to move material quickly from one of their distribution centers to where it is needed quickly. “We don’t think it’s boastful to say, that in our opinion, no one does this better,” says Roland, “I think it’s because, we never lose sight of the final user, and that’s the homeowner.”
Roland is also sure to keep his eyes on another important clientele, adding, “The design community, especially in Arizona, caters to such a diverse clientele, and does it so well, we’re truly honored to be even a small part of it, and always will be.” It is his goal to make Arizona Tile one of the most dependable suppliers any designer can use.
DAL-TILE DAL-TILE
DDal-Tile is the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality porcelain, ceramic, glass, mosaic and stone tile, natural stone, quartz, installation product and more. For the team there, providing the best products and overall experience will always be a top priority. Their Commercial Architectural and Design and Residential/Builder Field Reps are happy to present the latest products from their brands and to assist you with specifying the correct products for your project. They have three locations in the Metropolitan Phoenix Area. Their Tempe and Scottsdale Showroom Design Consultants offer free design services and guidance for your design.
Denise Bowser has been an Arizona Architectural/Design Rep for over 25 years, including the last 15 years with Dal-Tile. She finds the construction industry fascinating. Denise is always amazed at the creativity, knowledge and collaboration involved in completing a beautiful and functional, commercial or residential project.
Andrea Smith received an Interior Design Degree from the American Institute of Interior Design in 2005. She started working on model homes for several builders and did residential design. She came to Daltile in 2015 as a consultant in their showroom and accepted a position as an A&D rep in 2017.
Ryan Seifer has worked in hard-surface flooring for over a decade working in high end markets such as Chicago and Orange County, CA. He is now a Showroom Design Consultant. When not designing beautiful spaces, Ryan enjoys attending the theatre, live music, and hosting friends for “dive-in” movies.
Meegan Gillett has been in the Dal-Tile family since 2011. She moved from the showroom into Architectural Sales where she quickly realized her talents fit best. Meegan will tell you: “I love what I do and am proud to work for a company that produces amazing trend setting, sustainable design solutions for architects and designers”.
Diana Lubic is a Design Consultant and has been in the design and construction materials industry for over 21 years with a background in natural stone, stone veneer, paint and interior design. When not in the Scottsdale showroom, Diana enjoys hiking, reading, cooking and wine tasting.
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES FERGUSON ENTERPRISES
DDescribed by her colleagues as highly organized and a skilled communicator, Paige Snodgrass has developed a unique perspective when it comes to working with customers as a Showroom Sales Consultant at Ferguson Enterprises
She is influenced by her background in opera and understands the importance of sensory experiences. Paige says, “During a remodel or build, homeowners are looking to create a new experience. Think about when you turn on the radio and you hear a song from when you were a teen. Memories come flooding back and it is almost like you are experiencing them again. Or sometimes, we turn on a piece of music so we can feel a certain way. It is the same thing in kitchen and bath product selection. Homeowners want products – appliances, fixtures and more – that recreate a feeling. They may not know how to describe the feeling in words. My job is to connect them to that feeling with products. It’s a highly consultative and hands-on experience.”
Along with her in-depth knowledge gained from working directly with customers, she studied at Wheaton College and earned a degree from the University of Arizona. Additionally, Paige is a Certified Lighting Consultant (CLC) by the American Lighting Association.
When not helping clients bring their visions to life, she enjoys running and soaking in scenic mountain views.
Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams ®
The Sherwin-Williams Company was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in Cleveland, OH in 1866. They operate over 4000 independent stores in the US and have operations in over 120 countries. Sherwin-Williams’ products have decorated the White House, Air Force One, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, championship race cars, stadiums and the famous “Hollywood” sign in California.
As the Sherwin-Williams Company Senior Designer Account Executive, Laurie Clark supports the design community in Arizona, Las Vegas and Southern Utah. Laurie works directly with interior designers to support their efforts to learn about paint products and color. She frequently hosts informational seminars and CEU classes, including our annual Colormix Forecast events!
Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of innovative coatings and related products. www.sherwinwilliams.com
Laurie started in the industry in 1985 and served as President of her school's Interior Design Student Chapter. Since then, she switched sides and found supporting the design industry to be her passion. She has worked with Sherwin-Williams since 2005 as the Senior Designer Account Executive supporting residential interior designers in the state of Arizona, Las Vegas, NV. and southern Utah.
The Art Department The Art Department
The Art Department has been serving the local Phoenix design community for over twenty-five years as “a prerequisite for art, design and framing.” For the past fourteen years, Terry Amerine has been the friendly face you can find designing art and framing packages in their Scottsdale Airpark showroom.
Terry’s experience in the business, however, has roots that run even deeper. As a graduate from Arizona State University with a BA in Art Education, he has been educating, learning and working in the industry for the past thirty-three years. His focus is staying on top of current design and framing trends and to help keep his clients aware of the newest offerings.
Alongside Terry, the staff at The Art Department has industry experience totaling almost 100 years and it shows in the quality of craftsmanship in each and every framing project.
“I have been blessed to work with so many talented designers over the years” said Terry, “I cherish the relationships I have built over that time and I look forward to continuing to grow and serve this industry!”
INDUSTRY PARTNER MEMBERS
Beth Zink Art
Beth Zink (480) 980-3848
beth@bethzinkart.com www.bethzinkart.com Art Local
California Closets
Robin Gulley (480) 540-9338 www.calclosets.com rgulley@calclosets.com
Custom Storage Solutions, Cabinetry National
Luxury Floor Lamps LLC
MEMBERS
NEW
• Sheryl L McCaleb, ASID
• Angela Saks, ASID
• Greg K Holm, Allied ASID
• Denise F Israel, Allied ASID
• Jacqueline Louise Santos, Allied ASID
• Erin Martyn, Educator Partner ASID
• Amna Alrefai, Student ASID
• Sonja Bochart, Student ASID
• Emily Elizabeth Cowan, Student ASID
• Savannah Ochaba, Student ASID
• Audrey Shearer, Student ASID
NEW NEW
• Alex Stark, Student ASID
• Liana Sugarman, Student ASID
• Brooke Torrenga, Student ASID
• F Christopher West, Allied ASID
• Arianna P Young, Student ASID
• Mikelle Zimmerman, Student ASID
• Nathan Everson
• Rachel Frail
• Meghan Hiller
• Malinda Lawdahl
• Kaitlynn Tapaha Madsen
• Danielle Smith
• Fayrooz Sweis
• Amber Tornaben
Joey Wakefield (888) 589-5267 info@luxuryfloorlamps.com www.luxuryfloorlamps.com Lighting/Accessories Local
Mohawk Group
Beth Chandler (404) 395-7453 www.mohawkgroup.com beth_chandler@mohawkind.com Flooring National
Two Hawks Design & Development (480) 304-5049 www.twohawksdesigns.com
Builder Local
Waterstone Faucets
Jeff Maples (602) 696-3168
jeffm@associatedsalesdp.com www.waterstoneco.com Plumbing/Hardware National
• Robyn Sue DeZego, Student ASID
• Leslie D Galan, Student ASID
• Elizabeth J Glucroft, Student ASID
• Steffany Goldstein, Student ASID
• Tiffany Marie James, Student ASID
• Marisa Johnson, Student ASID
• Junbeom Kim, Student ASID
• Araya Hope Kuechler, Student ASID
• Kierra Marrero, Student ASID
• Lexus Maud, Student ASID
• Megan Mays, Student ASID
• Chloe McQueen, Student ASID
• Cerise Lisette Nida, Student ASID
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS
• Amy Wenger, ASID
• F. Christopher West
LThe Artist Within
eann Fernald, Industry Partner of ASID, recently connected with the talented local artist Christine Cassano surrounded by her beautiful and thought awakening works exhibited at the Mesa Artspace Lofts in Mesa, Arizona. Cassano reminds us that art enhances our lives not only visually but emotionally and intellectually. Christine also invites us to consider the impact we have in the world and challenges us to use our power, intelligence and voice to make a positive difference.
Impact and Connection
Art is expression, Design is solution. Impact and connection are powerful words, and you cannot have one without the other. They are inherently linked, like art and design, and they serve to describe their respective fields even as they illustrate their relationship to one another. Art inspires and Design solves problems. Art in its broadest sense is a means of communication; an act of expression of feelings, thoughts or observations. Design is a process by which feelings, thoughts and observations are applied to achieve a specific outcome. Art and Design are instinctively interwoven in their desire to bring meaning and purpose to their audience.
mirror, concrete, metal formations and even my own hair as threading are utilized as a medium. My installations, sculptures, sound pieces and 2D works are often formed by layering, connecting, stacking, tethering, and suspending materials into accumulations. These arrangements and relationships explore principals, correspondences, and paradoxes of our cultural progress while also offering new considerations of emerging hybrid forms and converging systems.”
"Recursion", a recent solo exhibit by artist and curator Christine Cassano, explores and examines both impact and connection. Works in a variety of mediums bring sharply into focus how connected we are to one another, our planet and the cosmos beyond. "Recursion" by definition means return or repeated application of a recursive procedure, although the body of work in the gallery can be more aptly portrayed in the artist’s statement:
“My work explores connection, accumulation and convergence as a metaphor within our ecological, technological and cosmological systems. I investigate recursive patterns and connections between biological formations, technological patterns and aerial views of our industrial patterns and our inter-connected universe. In my art practice, I often make use of inherent physical properties or materials in order to transform them into experimental mediums. Materials such as copper, glass, porcelain,
Christine’s work serves as a witness mark on the patterns of connection we as humans have created, and the relationships they have to the more ethereal patterns that exist. The influence of her family in aviation is apparent and reinforces her expanded perspective. The work and careers of her father, a naval jet pilot, brother a marine corps and commercial pilot and uncle, a veteran pilot astronaut for three of NASA’s space missions, have inspired her to probe viewpoints from above as well as below, the macro and the micro. Intrigued by human patterns
"Clear Cuts" "Recursion"
on the earth’s surface and how circuitry and human marks work together, she has uncovered and captured how they mimic one another, creating function as well as something more indelible, a scar if you will. Employing satellite imagery and in-flight photography evidence of deforestation, fracking and urban sprawl emerge, drawing a correlation between the things we produce and the patterns that result. The hyper-connections on view in her works “Moments in Cartography”, “Conductive Cartographies” and “Clear Cuts” underscore the loop from cell to city - city to circuit - circuit to cell and back, all adding to the human impact on the earth. Copper, a conduit, has been intentionally chosen in her work by virtue of its ubiquity in circuits that fuel our technology, but also for its connection to the earth and the patterns caused by mining to extract it.
Art appreciation by and large, requires an audience. As an artist forced to shelter in place due to COVID 19, for Christine, a more solitary and introspective view emerged. Her meditative drawings and sound sculptures developed as means of maintaining mental stability. As the world was spiraling out of control and the chaotic bombardment of pandemic, politics and civil unrest ensued, she used meditation to reach the eye of the storm. Drawing from circuits called traces, she created a form of meditation in the hyper-connections. Focusing on
"The Rosetta Stone"
Cassano with "Porcelain Foramina"
"Recursion" exhibit created during the isolation of Covid 19.
"Passage Procession"
"House of Cards"
the human marks as visual connection points, on the beauty of hyper-connections, in isolation it was a way to focus on personal connections. Dot, line, dot, line. Creating these works became a sort of meditative prayer and a way to stay balanced. The stunning result, a series called “Emergence”, is a richly layered grouping of works that bespeak not confinement but the vast constellations. This series also directly connects the meditative formations and materials within her sound and sculptural pieces in the exhibit. There is a dialogue within these connections, a message, one that reminds us we are all connected to one another, to the earth and to the universe. There is a guiding wisdom in this message, a visual map connecting the past to present and our future. How different our lives have become in this last year, how different our patterns have become. Design too has shifted; acute awareness of the way we live, work and play in our homes and the patterns that have taken shape has come to the fore. A renewed emphasis on joy, health, and equity, not just in our homes but in all spaces, to create a culture that supports greater wellness and collaboration. Charles Eames said “ Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as to best accomplish a particular purpose”. In design, our purpose is to be agents of change and progress. Artists then, are the Sentinels, ever-present to light the way forward or remind us where we’ve been.
Christine Cassano lives and creates locally but also exhibits nationally and internationally. She currently has her work on exhibit at the Tempe Center for the Arts and at G2 gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Locally, you can find her public art installations at the Wexford Biomedical Campus and the AC Hotel by Marriot in downtown Phoenix. To find out more about Christine’s work as an artist, visit her website at christinecassano.com.
"Axioms & Accumulation"
Congratulations 2021 Graduates!
Student Portfolio Review Event
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everal students took advantage of the newly-launched portfolio review event hosted by Villagio Tile and held by the Arizona North Chapter of ASID. Villagio Tile presented a safe and hygienic environment for students to present their portfolios to be critiqued and evaluated.
The event consisted of a 30-minute, one-on-one, review of each student’s portfolio presentation with an opportunity to have feedback from additional design professionals. It was exciting to see the different approach each student took to promote themselves, showcase their unique talents, and highlight student achievements and awards. In addition, they outlined their proficiency in academic skills and their professional resume as they seek employment in the exciting world of interior design.
ASID Professionals present were Paddy
Two additional opportunities for a Student Portfolio Review will be available, Sat, Dec 4th and Sat, Apr 9th (locations, TBD) for all students wanting to receive immediate personal feedback. We look forward to meeting more students and emerging professionals who are excited to introduce and promote themselves through ASID.
Rasmussen, Allied ASID; Jennifer Biffer, ASID; Susan Solliday, ASID; Teri Smithers, ASID; Esther Gonzalez, ASID; and Wanda Frederick, ASID.
Don Payne 480-421-0221 x206 donpayne@floorstyles.com
Villagio Tile & Stone
Doug Adamson 480 422-6700 doug@vtile.com
Scottsdale Community College
Adapting to digital formats was by far the theme of this last year. I had one and a half semesters of classes in the Interior Design program under my belt when classes went virtual last spring. Knowing that I wanted to make the most of my time in college, I sought out any way possible to stay connected in my program and in the local design community. Things like assembling my final portfolio and serving as student body president of the ASID chapter at Scottsdale Community College took on a different meaning within a virtual context.
As president of ASID at SCC, I felt passionately that student members shouldn’t be missing out on any opportunities. Being involved with ASID as a student provides a jump start on making industry connections and learning about the local community. So, I worked at making this experience as seamless as possible by holding virtual events where we hosted designers and industry partners to talk about an area of expertise. Each month during the semester, students could log in and spend an hour engaging with professionals in the community. We got to hear from recent SCC graduate Katie Simpson about her experience graduating during the pandemic and landing her job for Mackenzie Collier Interiors. Local designer Molly Beresford, Allied ASID reviewed space planning, client programming, and project budgeting. SCC professor CJ Robb went in depth about creating a standout digital portfolio. We were so fortunate for the time these individuals spent sharing with us and answering our questions.
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Another area of the college experience that underwent a shift over the last year was portfolio preparation. Upper-level students in the SCC program have the experience of assembling and presenting our portfolios. The way we all do business has shifted- sometimes drastically- so making sure my portfolio works under any context was a top priority. I took extra time to make sure my portfolio would be able to stand alone as a digital presentation. This meant revisiting past projects and developing out their scope to create a story that could be told visually, even if I wasn’t physically present when my portfolio was being reviewed. It was particularly exciting that I had the opportunity to get critique from local professionals at the ASID portfolio review hosted by Villagio Tile. Esther Gonzalez, ASID of Italian Design Concepts went through page by page and provided thoughtful feedback to elevate my portfolio. The event was invaluable, and it was great to see that we’re on track to having safe in-person meet-ups in the design community.
The student experience certainly shifted. However I feel like being engaged has meant more now than ever. In some ways, it’s become even easier to be involved with events quite literally at our fingertips. Plus, the long hours on Zoom make the in-person opportunities that are beginning to pop up again feel even more gratifying. The industry has proven itself to be quite resilient, and I think we’ve all risen to the occasion.
KERI FILSINGER, Student ASID Scottsdale Community College Student Chapter President
IIDA Charette Winners
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Join the excitement and support our student members by volunteering to join our Charette panel of judges.
To volunteer, please email info@azn.asid.org or call 602-569-8916
Emerging Professional
As we look forward to new beginnings in 2021, so too does ASID. As the new Professional Development Director, I am excited to be working with our emerging professionals. Our focus this year will be two-fold; to bring you quality programs and events and to create mentoring opportunities for all our young designers. Over the next year I hope to speak to many of you, hear your stories and find out how our chapter can better help you as you move forward in your design career. We are currently working on developing some amazing programs and events for the 2021-22 year and we hope to see many of you as we safely start to reemerge to a new normal. We want to provide programs and events that are important to you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or any board member with any thoughts or ideas you may have. I look forward to meeting many of you and a year of new beginnings!
Student Affairs
It has been a tough year for all of our student members, but there is a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel. As we all begin to emerge back into the world, we look forward to a new year with an array of opportunities. We are in the process of planning events and activities for our students and are excited to bring you some new things!
The Student Design Charette originally scheduled for March 2021 has been rescheduled for October 2021. We decided to postpone this event until the fall in the hopes that we may be able to do an in-person event. We are working through the details now, so stay tuned for additional information later in the summer.
We are also bringing back Real-World Design Week in the Spring of 2022. We hope to create other opportunities for you to learn and grow in your design career. We are here to help you, so if you have thoughts or ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Marwah Asad, Student Rep to the Board or any board member. We are looking forward to a new and exciting year!
TERI SMITHERS, ASID Director, Professional Development
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American Western Distribution
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Ardy`s Gallery of Window Coverings
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Arizona Fireplaces
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Arizona Tile, LLC
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American Leather
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Antique Drapery Rod Co., Inc.
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Arhaus Furniture
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Arizona Tile, LLC
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Arizona Tile, LLC
Roland Arnold (480) 991-3066
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8829 S Priest Dr Tempe AZ 85284-1905
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Armstrong Ceiling Solutions
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Arteriors Home
Brian Whitley (602) 432-5668
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Asian Trade Rug Company
Tomas Almazan (520) 326-7828
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2623 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ 85719-3105
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Arizona Tile, LLC
Arden Mullins (480) 893-9393
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8829 S Priest Dr Tempe AZ 85284-1905
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Arizona Appliance & Home
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2020 E University Dr Phoenix AZ 85034-6731
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Arteriors Home
Laura Seely (801) 232-3551 1682 East Village Salt Lake UT 84102
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Artistic Alloys & Design, LLC
Scott Lazar (480) 941-2611 artisticalloys@yahoo.com 7145 E Earll Dr Ste 112 Scottsdale AZ 85251-6365
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AZADI Fine Rugs
David Neishabori (480) 483-4600
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Bang & Olufsen America
Kimberlee Watt (480) 515-9288
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8300 N Hayden Road Suite A118 Scottsdale AZ 85258
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Bellacor
Stacy Finley (651) 294-2547
sfinley@bellacor.com 251 1st Ave N Ste 600 Minneapolis MN 55401-1654
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Brown Jordan
Dana Dray (480) 322-4957
ddray@brownjordan.com 5 Marconi Irvine CA 92618-2511
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Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens
Peter Ross (916) 997-9604
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Buffalo Collection
Michael Levenberg (480) 946-3903
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Barbara Kaplan (480) 988-5088
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Beth Zink Art
Beth Zink (480) 980-3848
beth@bethzinkart.com 33444 N 55th St
Cave Creek AZ 85331-2109
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Brown Jordan
Kimberly Sedgwick (480) 998-1142 ksedgwick@brownjordan.com 5 Marconi Irvine CA 92618-2511
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BSH Home Appliances
Juanita Galliford (949) 220-4340
juanita.galliford@bshg.com 17911 Von Karman Avenue Suite 100 Irvine CA 92614
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Burick Communication Design
Eileen Burick (602) 866-3305
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17907 E Slide Rock Dr Rio Verde AZ 85263-5339
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C.A.I. Designs
Dana Bryant (480) 565-3775
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2716 N 68th St Ste 4
Scottsdale AZ 85257-1207
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California Closets
Robin Gulley (480) 540-9338
rgulley@calclosets.com
2043 W Lone Cactus Drive
Phoenix AZ 85027
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California Closets
Janet Hutchinson (623) 434-8888
jhutchinson@calclosets.com
2043 W. Lone Cactus Drive
Phoenix AZ 85027
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Candelaria Design Associates
Evelyn Jung (602) 604-2001
evelyn@candelariadesign.com
6900 E Camelback Rd Ste 400
Scottsdale AZ 85251-2441
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Central Arizona Supply
Jeremy Smith (480) 834-5817
jeremys@centralazsupply.com
4750 N 16th St
Phoenix AZ 85016-4604
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Cabinet & Stone, LLC
Tony Thomas (480) 588-2213
tonyt@cabinetandstone.com
8340 E Raintree Dr Bldg D7
Scottsdale AZ 85260-2540
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California Closets
Aaron Pieratt (623) 434-8888
apieratt@calclosets.com
2043 W. Lone Cactus Drive
Phoenix AZ 85027
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Cambria
Emily Maduros (480) 579-4492
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Castelle
Gary Moretti (303) 550-9186
gsmcol@msn.com 2240 N Clay St Unit 311 Denver CO 80211-5192
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Central Arizona Supply
Paul Panitch (480) 834-5817
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208 S Country Club Dr Mesa AZ 85210-1248
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Century Furniture
Lisa Quintalino (480) 362-1832
LQuintalino@centuryfurniture.com
2708 N 68th St
Scottsdale AZ 85257-1209
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Ceramigraphics
Linda Goldojarb (480) 447-7746
linda@ceramigraphics.com
3725 E Roeser Rd Ste 19 Phoenix AZ 85040-3913
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Circa Lighting
Cecilia Carson (480) 606-5601
ccarson@circalighting.com 4201 North Marshall Way Scottsdale AZ 85251
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Closet Factory
Becky Sharpe (480) 998-2070
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14425 N 79th St Ste H
Scottsdale AZ 85260-6995
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Clyde Hardware Co., Inc.
Sarah Hildebrandt (602) 264-2106
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4808 N 15th St Phoenix AZ 85014-3725
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Angus Flynn (480) 772-9381
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PHOENIX AZ 85040
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CeTerra Accents & Interiors
Katherine Mueller (480) 596-0059
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Clare Frame & Art
Michael Clare (480) 970-8400
clareframeart@gmail.com 2916 N 68th St
Scottsdale AZ 85251-6803
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Closet Factory
Pam Silkey (480) 998-2070
14425 N 79th St Ste H
Scottsdale AZ 85260-6995
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Contract Furnishings Mart
Garrett Anderson (503) 542-8906
14160 SW 72nd Ave Ste 110
Tigard OR 97224-8067
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Shana Pena (602) 304-1000
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4800 S 36th St
Phoenix AZ 85040-2905
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Craig Connelly (480) 907-7600
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15816 N Greenway Hayden Loop Ste 400
Scottsdale AZ 85260-1687
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Cullum Homes, Inc.
Maria Castanon (480) 949-2700
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Cullum Homes, Inc.
Kim Cullum (480) 949-2700
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Daltile Corporation
Diana Lubic (480) 443-1057
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Copenhagen Imports, Inc.
Lars Hansen (602) 266-8060
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Crate & Barrel
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Northbrook IL 60062
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Christina Earle (602) 228-8964
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Edelman Leather
Cheryl McCarthy (310) 855-9355
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Daltile Corporation
Denise Bowser (480) 241-3195
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Val Galvan (480) 813-1313
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Emser Tile
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Goodyear AZ 85395-2543
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Peoria AZ 85383-3782
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Claudia Leclair (480) 951-3239
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Scottsdale AZ 85260-2513
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Hooker Furniture
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Hudson Valley Lighting
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ldelsecco@gmail.com
151 Airport Dr Wappingers Falls NY 12590-6161
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Hyde Park Interiors
Erik Humphrey (480) 405-6500
8924 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste G1
Scottsdale AZ 85255-3618
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Christine Sterling (602) 305-4814
csterling@imcraft.com 3401 E Broadway Rd Phoenix AZ 85040-2864
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Innovative Wine Cellars
Sandy Horwitz (480) 538-1288
sandy@winecellardesigns.biz 8340 E Raintree Dr Ste 89 Scottsdale AZ 85260-2540
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Jen Schwendener (323) 831-3649
Jen@interiordefine.com
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Hyde Park Fine Rugs
Brian Shanley (408) 477-3200
20789 N Pima Rd # Jt-140
Scottsdale AZ 85255-7204
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Image Craft/Viapagi
Lisa Perkins (602) 206-4141
lbperkins@cox.net 3401 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix AZ 85040-2864
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Imperial Wholesale Inc
Michael Imperial (480) 986-6900
pmitchell@imperialwholesale.com 9602 E Main St Mesa AZ 85207-8912
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Inside/Out Showrooms, Inc.
Catherine Trevigne (480) 994-1060
accounting@insideoutshowrooms.com 6812 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale AZ 85251-6914
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International Market Centers
Lee Hershberg (702) 599-3064
lhershberg@imcenters.com
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Italian Design Concepts
Diana Richardson (480) 534-3970
15125 N Hayden Rd Ste 119
Scottsdale AZ 85260-2570
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Vanessa Dahm (480) 356-9122
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2740 E Quiet Hollow Ln
Phoenix AZ 85024-6227
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Kohler Kitchen & Bath Americas
Katie Baker (480) 268-1113
katie.baker@kohler.com
444 Highland Dr
Kohler WI 53044-1515
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Kravet, Inc.
Ellen Bosco (800) 648-5728
ellen.bosco@kravet.com
2728 N 68th St Ste 1
Scottsdale AZ 85257-1213
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Kravet, Inc.
Elliott Halem (818) 710-9900
elliott.halem@kravet.com PO Box 9028
Calabasas CA 91372-9028
National Member
Jaipur Living Inc.
Peggy Hicklin peggyh@bassman-blaine.com
3030 N. Hayden Rd. #29
Scottsdale AZ 85251
National Member
Karndean Design Flooring
Carrie Tull (480) 339-9247
carrie.tull@karndean.com
National Member
Kohler Signature Store by Hughes Supply
Abigail Mallett (480) 397-2021
Rebecca.Yarborough@hajoca.com 4513 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 116
Scottsdale AZ 85251-7638
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Kravet, Inc.
Crystal Fritz (480) 994-3900
crystal.fritz@kravet.com 2728 N 68th St Ste 1
Scottsdale AZ 85257-1213
National Member
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Jennifer Chandos (602) 426-5292
chandosj@lazboyaz.com 4135 E Cotton Center Blvd
Phoenix AZ 85040-8849
Local Member
Lexington Home Brands
John Rojas (480) 320-8998
jrojas@lexington.com
1934 E Camelback Rd Ste 120 PMB 456 Phoenix AZ 85016-4136
National Member
Lunada Bay Tile
Emily Marris (209) 298-9025
emily@lunadabaytile.com 1661 240th St
Harbor City CA 90710-1310
National Member
Luxury Floor Lamps LLC
Joey Wakefield (888) 589-5267
info@luxuryfloorlamps.com PO Box 12
Bottineau ND 58318-0012
Local Member
MAK Inspirations
Antoinette Kirwan (602) 481-9269
Makinspirations@gmail.com 25934 N 84th Ln
Peoria AZ 85383-3601
Local Member
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Denica Herman (480) 444-5790
denica.herman@mgbwhome.com
7014 E Camelback Rd #1023 Scottsdale Fashion Square
Scottsdale AZ 85251
National Member
Logison Acoustic Network
Steve Williams (877) 799-2644
swilliams@archoustics-west.com 5722 Lonetree Blvd
Rocklin CA 95765-3734
National Member
Lutron Electronics Co.,Inc.
Kathryn Bertmaring (484) 294-7455
kbertmaring@lutron.com PO Box 8363
Scottsdale AZ 85252-8363
National Member
Madeli-USA LLC
Emily Garcia (305) 718-8817
angelm@madeli.com 9710 NW 110th Ave Unit 1 Medley FL 33178-2549
National Member
Minted
Sarah Greenwood trade@minted.com
Minted 747 Front St, F12 San Francisco CA 94111-1917
National Member
Modern Luxury Scottsdale
Lauren Sturman (209) 642-3857
info@azn.asid.org 7525 E 2nd St Ste 100 Scottsdale AZ 85251-4575
Local Member
Mohawk Group
Austin Bemis
austin_bemis@mohawkind.com
160 S Industrial Blvd
Calhoun GA 30701-3030
National Member
Mohawk Group
Beth Chandler (404) 395-7453
beth_chandler@mohawkind.com 22151 N 79th Ave
Peoria AZ 85383-2148
National Member
Monogram Appliances
Jay Klosterman (480) 387-9715
Jay.Klosterman@geappliances.com 11639 E Wethersfield Rd Scottsdale AZ 85259-2623
National Member
Moore and Giles
Lori Benninghoff (602) 295-4859
lorib@lbinteriorconcepts.com 7106 N 18th St phoenix AZ 85016
National Member
Old World Tile & Granite
Robbie Kern
(480) 483-0608
7301 E Redfield Rd Ste 1 Scottsdale AZ 85260-3932
Local Member
Mohawk Group
Deserie Pape deserie_pape@mohawkind.com
160 S Industrial Blvd
Calhoun GA 30701-3030
National Member
Monogram Appliances
Deron Rensen (626) 433-7417 16026 N 52ND PLACE
Scottsdale AZ 85254
National Member
Monterrey Tile Company
Kristin Batsche (602) 516-2621 kbtraynor4263@gmail.com 3359 E Tanglewood Dr Phoenix AZ 85048-7273
Local Member
My Studio Desk LLC
Denise Peloquin (480) 788-2080
denise@mystudiodesk.com 1525 S. Higley Road #104
Gilbert AZ 85296
Local Member
Ornamentation
Leann Fernald (480) 788-6607
leann@ornamentationaz.com
115 S Weber Dr Ste 1
Chandler AZ 85226-3208
Local Member
Our House Designs, LLC
Mari Mack (970) 819-0729
marimack.rep@gmail.com
2646 Riverside Dr. Steamboat Springs CO 80487
Regional Member
Pindler & Pindler, Inc.
Laurie Friedman (480) 229-4070
lfriedman@pindlercorp.com
Scottsdale Design District 2716 N 68th St, Ste10
Scottsdale AZ 85257-1216
Regional Member
PSI Window Coverings
Philip Igneri
(480) 443-0203
info@psiwindowcoverings.com
7255 E Adobe Dr Ste 110 Scottsdale AZ 85255-4031
Local Member
Reeves Paperhanging, Inc.
Dale Reeves (480) 922-5568
dale@reevespaperhanging.com
7650 E Redfield Rd Ste C1 Scottsdale AZ 85260-6906
Local Member
Rug Treasurers
Nick Motlagh (480) 951-4148
14405 N Scottsdale Rd Ste A Scottsdale AZ 85254-3492
Local Member
Paul's Upholstery Cleaning/MicroSeal of Phoenix
Paul Vitzthum (602) 320-1844
vitz102@cox.net
18861 N 62nd Ave
Glendale AZ 85308-7628
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Premier Lighting
Ken Ross (623) 907-2669
Kenneth@shoppremier.com 15507 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 140
Scottsdale AZ 85254-2167
Local Member
Purity Kitchen and Bath Designs, LLC
Ann Gardner (480) 404-6994
sales@puritykitchenbath.com 2602 W Holly St
Phoenix AZ 85009-2607
Local Member
RM COCO Decor LTD.
Shelia Hendrickson (573) 803-4965
sheliah@rmcoco.com 22151 N 79th Ave
Peoria AZ 85383-2148
National Member
Rug Worx
Scott Gwilliam (602) 350-4083
info@rugworx.com
3050 S Country Club Dr Ste 6 Mesa AZ 85210-8342
Local Member
Salt Creek Furniture
Ed Cameron (623) 412-4366
Brendae@saltcreekfurniture.com
14418 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 183 Scottsdale AZ 85254-4084
Local Member
Samsung Electronics America
Darrin Dillavou (602) 689-4143
d.dillavou@sea.samsung.com 256 E. Liberty Ln Gilbert AZ 85296
National Member
Sherwin-Williams
Christopher Cook (602) 220-4964
christopher.t.cook@sherwin.com 2131 E Jackson St Phoenix AZ 85034-2524
National Member
Solstice Stone
Nicole Burke
nburke@solsricestone.com 4502 E Virginia St Mesa AZ 85215-9110
Local Member
Steelcase Inc.
Jennifer Callahan (602) 908-9236
23246 N 20th St Phoenix AZ 85024-7596
National Member
Samsung Electronics America
Dan Pease (602) 402-3878
d1.pease@sea.samsung.com 25449 N 40th Ln
Phoenix AZ 85083
National Member
Serena & Lily, Inc
Jane Stier 18669711016
Jane.stier@serenaandlily.com 10 Liberty Ship Way Ste 350
Sausalito CA 94965-3312
National Member
Sherwin-Williams
Laurie Clark (602) 570-7146
laurie.clark@sherwin.com 5127 E Toniko Dr Phoenix AZ 85044-2815
National Member
Sonance
Bill Grover (949) 472-6482
Morris-Tait Associates 23342 Madero, Ste. E Mission Viejo CA 92691
National Member
Stile & Rail Design Studio
Eric Blair (480) 440-3848
eblair@stileandraildesign.com 15475 N Greenway Hayden Loop Ste B14
Scottsdale AZ 85260-1628
Local Member
Structures Cabinet and Design LLC
Kate DeWald (602) 647-1265
kate@structurescabinet.com
2090 East University Drive #106
Tempe AZ 85281
Regional Member
Studio 41
Sara Wolf (480) 999-1575
swolf@shopstudio41.com
15551 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop A145
Scottsdale AZ 85260
Local Member
Sunbrella
Marcia Blake (336) 586-1220
mblake@glenraven.com
17731 E Cindercone Rd
Rio Verde AZ 85263-5385
National Member
The Art Department
Terry Amerine (480) 596-9800
Terry@TheArtDeptAZ.com
7850 E Evans Rd Ste 106
Scottsdale AZ 85260-6919
Local Member
The
Elegant Window
Karen Barnes (480) 854-3078
karen@elegantwindow.com
2764 E Claxton Ct
Gilbert AZ 85297-7520
Local Member
Structures Cabinet and Design LLC
Leyda McCurdy (480) 794-1966
info@structurescabinet.com
2090 E University Dr Ste 106 Tempe AZ 85281-4684
Regional Member
Sub-Zero/Wolf
Erin Johnson (480) 222-8224
erin.johnson@subzero.com 15570 North 83rd Way
Scottsdale AZ 85260
National Member
Sunbrella
Marcia Blake (336) 586-1220
mblake@glenraven.com
17731 E Cindercone Rd
Rio Verde AZ 85263-5385
National Member
The Collector's House
Jamilyn Fournier (480) 268-9292
jamilyn@thecollectorshouse.biz
8787 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 208
Scottsdale AZ 85253-2328
Local Member
The Stone Collection
Joe Schreur (972) 488-5700
Jschreur@thestonecollection.com 4101 S 38th St
Phoenix AZ 85040-2959
Regional Member
The Tile Shop
Dustin Ollerhead (623) 215-1743
dustin.ollerhead@tileshop.com
3051 East Indian School Rd Phoenix AZ 85016
National Member
The Tile Shop
Jason D'Asto (480) 214-6135
097manager@tileshop.com
14000 N Hayden Rd Ste 105 Scottsdale AZ 85260-5521
National Member
TOTO USA, Inc.
Alex Oorin
aoorin@toto.com
National Member
True Residential
Cortney Winger (801) 870-7937
cwinger@truemfg.com 25719 W Miami St Buckeye AZ 85326-2932
National Member
Underfoot
Shelly Lester (480) 222-1120
info@underfootaz.com
7850 E Evans Rd Ste 101 Scottsdale AZ 85260-6919
Local Member
The Tile Shop
Samatha Wicker (480) 386-5479
Samatha.Wicker@tileshop.com
14000 N Hayden Rd Ste 105 Scottsdale AZ 85260-5521
National Member
TOTO USA, Inc.
Paula Quan (602) 304-0001
paula@bobiersales.com 2125 E Jones Ave
Phoenix AZ 85040-1470
National Member
Trade-Wind Manufacturing, LLC
Mark Hallett (602) 900-8500
mhallett@t-wusa.com
800 W Grant St
Phoenix AZ 85007-3428
Local Member
Two Hawks Design & Development
(480) 304-5049
ap@twohawksdesigns.com 3050 N 44th St Ste 200 Phoenix AZ 85018-7274
Local Member
Villagio Tile
Doug Adamson (480) 477-8800
doug@vtile.com
8340 E Raintree Dr Scottsdale AZ 85260-2540
Local Member
Waterstone Faucets
Jeff Maples (602) 696-3168
jeffm@associatedsalesdp.com
McA & Associates PO Box 7390 Chandler AZ 85246-7390
National Member
Wendover Art Group
Stuart Spencer (727) 573-1417
stuart.spencer@wendoverart.com 6465 126th Ave
Largo FL 33773
National Member
Wilsonart LLC
Joseph Kluger (469) 616-4958
Joseph.Kluger@wilsonart.com
5333 S Kyrene Rd Ste 103 Tempe AZ 85283-1703
National Member
Wolfewoodworking
Randy Wolfe (303) 525-9663
2659 N Carriage Ln
Chandler AZ 85224-1728
Local Member
York Wallcoverings
Lynn Parks (717) 846-4456
15200 Cavalier Canyon
Lakeway TX 78734
National Member
Waterworks
Marsha Cates (480) 946-2550
Marsha.Cates@waterworks.com 2732 North 68th Street Suite 7
Scottsdale AZ 85257
Regional Member
Williams Sonoma, Inc.
Courtney Minton (602) 279-0716
cminton1@wsgc.com West Elm 100 E Camelback Road, Ste 148
Phoenix AZ 85012
National Member
Wipliance, LLC
Hugh Travis (480) 771-5500
info@wipliance.com 7301 E Acoma Dr Ste 1204
Scottsdale AZ 85260-3111
Local Member
Wolf-Gordon, Inc.
Shannon Vance (602) 488-2796
Shannon.vance@wolfgordon.com 1850 E Ellis Street Phoenix AZ 85042
Regional Member
Your Source
Karen Romersa (602) 696-8768
kromersa@yoursourceaz.com 2325 E Loma Vista Dr Tempe AZ 85282-3004
