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As my term has ended, I find myself reflecting on the accomplishments of our chapter this past year. As an industry, we all had to learn how to manage our time, client experiences, and expectations due to product delays. In addition, designers had to work harder with our architects and contractors to value engineer projects due to the rising cost of goods and the lack of workers and productivity. However, we came together as an industry with a collaborative spirit to raise the bar of interior design in Arizona. As a result, it was evident in the Design Excellence Awards that the work product of the Arizona North Chapter is extraordinary. Highlights of the past year are the ASID Designer Holiday House which raised $20,000 for Voices for Casa and $14,000 for our chapter; Mix-n-Mingle’s unprecedented turn out of 150 people; the totally revamped Design Excellence Awards, including simplified entry instructions, new categories including three student opportunities, updated judging criteria, and the redesigned crystal awards. I was also thrilled to see excellent programming for the chapter meetings with guest speakers, book signings, CEUs, and cooking demos to name a few. It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as your president and I can’t wait to see what next year brings.
With Gratitude,
JENNIFER BIFFER, ASID
2021-2022 President Arizona North Chapter of ASID
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Date: January 15, 2023
LAURI HOWELL, Allied ASID president@azn.asid.org
Lauri has worked as an interior designer for more than 15 years both with her own business, Lauri Howell Designs, as well as collaborating with other designers. She has degrees in both communications from CSU, Stanislaus, and interior design from the Art Institute of San Diego. Lauri believes in giving back to the community and has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, and the Ronald McDonald House of Orange County.
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Christina is the owner of EmQDesign, she specializes in working with builders to provide concierge client services and on trend spec packages. She also combines her passion for timeless objects and interior design through EmQVintage, her resale business. She is a life-long learner who earned degrees in literature and education before returning to school to study interior design. When not trying to sneak in as much travel as possible, she lives in Flagstaff where you can find her reading, cooking, wandering in the woods or trying to garden at high-altitude.
WANDA
FREDERICK, ASID
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Wanda Frederick, ASID, is a woman on a mission. After a successful career in the aerospace and automotive industry, a transfer into the Valley in the late 90’s generated an opportunity to follow her passion, change career paths, and establish Frederick Interiors in 2001. Experience, education and exposure to innovative products and techniques enhanced by an engineering background have served her well with whole home remolding, specializing in kitchen and bath renovation projects. “Make your house a home.”
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STEVE BRAKEBILL, Industry Partner Representative for Underfoot
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An Arizona native, Steve grew up in the family window covering business. Design is in his blood. After living in Palm Springs, California for the past 15 years, Steve has come back home. He found the perfect fit for himself at Underfoot in Scottsdale and is excited to be back in the Arizona design community.
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Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything Teri does, both professionally and personally. In her 30+ years in the A&D industry, she has established an extensive background in architectural design, interior design, construction administration and project management.
Teri earned a BS in architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a professional certificate in interior design from Scottsdale Community College. When she’s not designing spaces she loves to travel to new places, spend time with her family, create with molten glass and enjoy a good cocktail with friends.
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Marwah has an bachelor’s degree in interior design from NAU, and an AAS in interior design, and an AAS in applied science/architectural technology from SCC. She has been active within the ASID Chapter, most recently as Student Rep to the Board. She is passionate about working to increase our membership, and showcasing the benefits of membership to students, designers, and industry partners.
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A certified woodworker and upholstery apprentice, Chazz has an AAS in interior design and is currently a student in the NAU interior design BS program. Chazz is a junior designer and project manager at Italian Design Concepts where he enjoys working with clients as well as gaining experience as a fabricator and installer. Chazz enjoys sharing his passion for design and to help students. Advocating the importance of ASID to his classmates is a priority for him.
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Originally from the East Coast, Shawna was raised in Mesa and graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in business management. Prior to her role with the chapter, Shawna worked in the corporate field as a Business Development Manager before launching an event floral company with her husband. She is the proud mother to active 5-year-old twins who keep her busy!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13st
Chapter Meeting - Colormix - CEU
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Scottsdale Design CenterAlyshaan Fine Rugs & Arizona Appliance & Home 15125 N. Hayden Road/SCOTTSDALE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th
Donuts & Dialogue
7:45am-9:00am
Waterworks | Scottsdale Design District 2732 N 68th Street, Suite #7/SCOTTSDALE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th
Chapter Meeting - Mix & Mingle
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sub Zero Wolf Cove 15570 N. 83rd Way/SCOTTSDALE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th
Annual Holiday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
LOCATION TBD
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th
Donuts & Dialogue
7:45am – 9:00am
Monterrey Tile 225 W Baseline Road/GILBERT
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th
Chapter Meeting
5:30pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION TBD
Welcome to a New Term!
Iam excited to serve the chapter this year. We have all faced some challenges in the past few years, our chapter included. From learning how to provide content and value to our members during an unprecedented pandemic to restoring a desire to volunteer and rebuild our chapter, we have adapted and worked together to create a new beginning.
That is how I see this year, as a new frontier. This term will be unlike any other we have seen in recent years. Your new board of directors will be coming together and working as a team to ensure we can move this chapter forward. I believe it is imperative that we learn how to work together, grow together and lead together. Our future as a chapter is dependent on growing new connections, inspiring new volunteers and developing new leaders who want to serve.
Through weathering the pandemic, and my own personal hardships I have learned the importance of community. ASID has always served as the foundation of my design community. Throughout my years in Orange County, I was an active part of our OC Chapter, and the relationships and partnerships that were fostered as a part of my involvement continue to this day as an invaluable part of my life. While I am relatively new to the Arizona North Chapter, and Phoenix in general, I am excited to learn, grow and expand my horizons alongside each and every one of you.
For this term, we will be focused on creating a strong community within the chapter, developing programming that will provide value for our designers and offer new opportunities that will benefit our industry partners. We are looking to revitalize our membership, bring fresh energy, new ideas, be big and bold, and challenge ourselves each and every day how we can best serve all of those who are a part of our ASID Community.
Throughout the fall and early winter, you will see a definitive shift as we explore this new landscape, and venture into roads this chapter has not previously traveled. I hope you can be patient with us, as we try new things, explore new ways to connect, and learn how to bridge the gap between honoring time old traditions, and engaging our students and emerging professionals. The future of our chapter lies with the next generation of designers. Their passion and enthusiasm for our Industry will help propel us to the next level. As it will be them who will continue to lead the charge in advocating for how we are valued and seen as design professionals and fighting for a more sustainable industry.
I look forward to a year full of possibilities, seeing what we can do together, and how we can make a difference.
Here is to a wonderful new start!
LAURI HOWELL, Allied ASID Arizona North Chapter President Elect
Many of our members were featured in the June/July 2022 issue of Phoenix Home + Garden magazine:
• Kaitlyn Wolfe, Associate ASID transformed a 1990s tract home into what was described as “Scandinavian Modern Desert.”
• Lauren Jacobsen, Allied ASID introduced bold colors in a full remodel of a Scottsdale home.
• Amy Klosterman, Allied ASID received a multipage spread of a completed full remodel that transformed a dated home into a contemporary desert home that the homeowner described as “walking in the front door is like walking into a work of art.”
• Mary Meinz, ASID transformed a “simple remodel” into a home that PH+G titled “The House That Smiles” and Mary herself described it as “something magical about this house.”
• Claire Ownby, ASID was showcased in both the June/July 2022 issue as well as August/September 2022 issue for both a “Modern Spanish Colonial” and in the later issue received a multi-page spread of a stunning contemporary new-build home.
• Angelica Henry, ASID was featured in both above issues, for a stunning wardrobe design and in the later issue for a bold bathroom with wood countertops and a lively wallpaper print.
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ASID designers were well represented in the August/ September issue of Phoenix Home + Garden magazine:
• Esther Boivin, Allied ASID created a master bath described as “electric blue” with blue translucent backlit onyx slabs.
• Gina L. Decosse, Allied ASID was featured as a Rising Star and visionary in PH+G with two peaceful, yet with color and fun, rooms showcased.
• Nikka Bochniak, Allied ASID “whole home design” was described as a “playful use of color, textures, and layering neutrals…”
• Colleen Pawling, ASID transformed a dated large 1966 home into a light, bright, contemporary home that is both serene and welcoming.
• Nikka Bochniak, Allied ASID and Gina DeCosse, Allied ASID are Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award winners. Congratulations!
• Paige Lewis, Allied ASID earned her B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor License.
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Studio 41 hosted our May meeting with James Van Landingham from Hansgrohe/Axor providing a CEU to showcase "Selling Luxury". This CEU was beneficial in teaching attendees how to identify the affluent buyer, what makes an affluent buyer purchase goods, and how we can harness this knowledge to sell to a buyer with means. The Studio 41 showroom is a beautiful space encapsulating the latest kitchen and bath fixtures, hardware and cabinetry. We were treated to a wonderful array of tasty delights, and our hosts made sure everyone was well taken care of. The end of the evening wrapped up with a raffle for attendees. A couple of lucky winners walked away with Hansgrohe gift bags featuring new bath fixtures for their home.
TOPIC: CEU Selling Luxury
HOST: Studio 41
TOPIC: Dream Kitchens and Baths
HOST: Kohler Signature Store by Hughes Supply
Our June meeting was hosted by the Kohler Signature Store by Hughes Supply. This showroom is a great place to take clients as it provides a modern innovative experience, with a wide array of product lines, Ann Sacks tile, Kallista, Robern, as well as Kohler accessories from fluffy towels and wash clothes to bath accessories. During this event, we were treated to a first-hand look at their new product colors and product line. Attendees also learned about working with their in-house project consultants to help us in creating dream kitchen and bath spaces for our clients. With a large turn-out it was standing room only in the showroom, but it still felt spacious and we were treated to a wide array of Mexican fusion appetizers, with a nice choice of beer and wine. It was a wonderful evening, and it was exciting to view the Kohler products and lifestyle trends for the coming year.
TOPIC: Modern Luxury
HOST: The Stone Collection
Our July Collaborative meeting was a huge success combining forces with other local design organizations including NKBA, NEWH, IIDA, IFDA, and NARI. This event was hosted by The Stone Collection, which features a beautiful showroom and slab yard of natural stone, Neolith, Caesarstone,Vetrazzo, and unique tiles from Unique Design Solutions (UDS) which are locally made. Our guest speaker for this event, was celebrity designer Christopher Kennedy who is well known for his mid-century modern aesthetic. He provided a wonderful presentation on "Modern Luxury" and shared several insights on how to better connect with clients and set expectations upfront. Christopher answered questions, mingled with guests and did a book signing of his latest book, Making Midcentury Modern.
The Stone Collection offered guests a beautiful spread of hors d’oeuvres, along with a carving station and a good selection of beer and wine. However, the standout of the evening was the Bavarian cream filled churros. They were such a hit that our guest speaker encouraged everyone to grab two or three. This evening was a wonderful way to bring all of our local design organizations together and provide an opportunity for designers across Phoenix to connect. A special thank you to Christopher Kennedy for traveling from Palm Springs to share his expertise with us, as well as the Stone Collection for being such gracious hosts.
June 2022: The Art of Saying ‘No’-there is so much more to saying 'no' than a few simple tips and tricks
Mike Toney, leadership and sales trainer of Conquest Training Systems, shared valuable knowledge with the ASID audience attending our Donuts & Dialogue event. Mike has guided countless sales and business leaders in our community by coaching with the Sandler methodology.
Mike is a hands-on instructor and energetically engaged the audience from the outset of the event. It was fun to watch Mike list questions on the wall-mounted Dekton material (using it like a whiteboard) in the Tempe Cosentino showroom. We’ve been told this was possible and this was the moment of truth! Through role playing and audience participation, Mike reinforced the shared concepts and enabled us to practice in real-time. Here are just a few examples of the many “aha” moments we experienced:
We develop our thought processes at an early age. Beliefs affect emotions > emotions affect thinking > thinking drives action. Examples of the type of thinking that hold us back are:
• Fear of rejection
• Wanting everyone to like you
• Connecting and sharing intimate information with someone causes us to think of them as a friend
• If you’re doing it for the right reason, ‘No’ isn’t a bad word
• Be your authentic self
• You can say anything to your client with comfort and confidence as long as you have their permission. If you ask your client for permission to be honest, then ownership is shifted to them.
• Address scope creep before it happens. Have a conversation before behavior patterns form. Set ground rules at the beginning of the relationship.
• If you determine a potential client is not a good fit for you and your business, don’t move forward with the project. (Mike shared verbiage that made this conversation easy and comfortable.)
Thank you, Mike Toney for generously sharing your expertise and knowledge with our membership. Also, we very much appreciate Kelly Dunlap, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino, and the Cosentino team for hosting this informative and thoughtprovoking event. We were all equally impressed with Tony’s presentation as we were watching Kelly spritz and wipe the Dekton material clean – no trace of a marker to be seen!
As your Professional Development Director, I strive to provide our chapter with relevant and interesting programming. In a regular year, this is quite a task, but doing the business of design in a changing world dealing with product shortages, long lead times, climate change issues and a struggling economy, it is even more challenging. As I work with our incoming board, I am excited and energized by the new people, new ideas and opportunities that come with the changing of the guard that happens every October 1st. The board is working on some exciting, fun things this year for our entire membership.
Here are a few things that we are putting together for you:
• We are bringing back our Student Career & Enrichment Day in February 2023. We are excited to provide an event for our student members to have an opportunity to gather and spend a day, gaining valuable information as they begin their design journey.
• We are also planning a Professional Development Day in the Spring of 2023. This will provide an opportunity for all to earn our necessary CEU’s and mingle with friends and colleagues for a day.
• We are working on monthly chapter meetings with our industry partners and professionals to provide you with relevant content that relates to your design businesses and issues.
• We are in the process of planning all these events now. Please look to our Buzz and website for more information in the upcoming months. If you would like to offer ideas or suggestions for any of the events we are planning, please reach out to me or any board member, we are always happy to hear from you.
• Lastly, it takes a village to make our chapter run smoothly and all our events successful. We are 8 people that have volunteered our time and efforts to lead this chapter into success. We can’t possibly do this work without all of you. We need your support of time and welcome anyone that is wanting to volunteer to support our efforts. Whether it’s for a small, specific task, or as a committee member, or a committee chair, we need your participation. Please reach out to a board member and we will be happy to find the right fit for you!
We are looking forward to a great year!
TERI SMITHERS, ASID
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• Michael Kothke, ASID
• Joan Riggs, ASID
• Priya Chopra, Allied ASID
• Regina Kheir, Allied ASID
• Audrey Newman, Allied ASID
• Andie Andrews, Student ASID
• Jessica Apel, Student ASID
• Vanessa Arenas, Student ASID
• Jessica Ayala Rodriguez, Student ASID
• Marcia Bassett, Student ASID
• Grace Chavez, Student ASID
• Summer Cotter, Student ASID
• Jessica De La Luz, Student ASID
• Joia Doiron, Student ASID
• Emma Kirkland, Student ASID
• Yliana Kolosseus, Student ASID
• Jennie Lusky, Student ASID
• Lacey Marsh, Student ASID
• Edwin Mendoza-Crespo, Student ASID
• Brisa Moreno, Student ASID
• Carlos Chazz Murillo, Student ASID
• Casey Nesbit, Student ASID
• Clara Nieto Perez, Student ASID
• Isla Osgood, Student ASID
• Abigail Pencek, Student ASID
• Karla Rodriguez, Student ASID
• Linda Roussel, Student ASID
• Nataly Sanchez, Student ASID
• Brooke Scott, Student ASID
• Grace Seale, Student ASID
• Dacia Summes, Student ASID
• Marwah Asad, Allied ASID
• Chloe McQueen, Allied ASID
• Sheri Mleynek Gilmore, ASID
Ornamentation, now in its nineth year, is the maker of Design Effects, an award-winning line of beautifully distinct artistic carpentry and millwork elements. Our focus is collaborating with the design community to create unique and unexpected solutions, for a diverse range of commercial and residential design challenges. Ornamentation delivers concierge service and carefully crafted, tailored designs to support inspired designers and their vision.
Founder Leann Fernald is a self-taught artist and designer. She has been practicing her craft in the valley since 2003, originally specializing in specialty paint finishing and furniture rehabilitation, her scope quickly grew to include décor and design services. Transitioning to a maker company in 2013, she can now be found back in the shop sanding and finishing custom, decorative fretwork or in the field collaborating with design teams to bring a signature, custom element to their projects.
When it comes to one of the best-known brands in the furniture business, its name brings both blessings and pigeonholing. But if you only think of La-Z-Boy as a manufacturer of oversized recliners, you might be surprised to know it is also one of the country’s largest retailers of stylish furniture for the whole home. This includes bedroom and dining room furniture, and a full line of accessories and rugs.
They believe that clients from all walks of life could have the opportunity to enjoy the look and feel of a professionally designed living environment. From small style updates to complete transformations, La-Z-Boy offers design services for any or every stage of a consumer’s project. La-Z-Boy believes that good design impacts and improves people’s everyday lives.
La-Z-Boy’s accredited ASID designers provide expert guidance to help bring their clients’ vision to life by using 3D renderings and digital concept boards to help their clients visualize their dream space. Every La-ZBoy designer is unique, but they have one thing in common: they love helping customers create beautiful and functional rooms and they believe every room has a tale to tell.
Industry Partner and La-Z-Boy Brand Engagement Manager, Jennifer Chandos has worked for La-Z-Boy for over 22 years and is passionate about interior design. One of her top priorities is to support and promote the company’s Design Services. She works closely with La-Z-Boy’s Arizona design team. This design council completes over 3800 design projects annually. For over 18 years, La-Z-Boy in Arizona has operated the top 4 stores in North America largely due to the design services they provide their clients.
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center is unique in the Valley in that it is completely full service as both a hybrid of design and trade. Laura Eagan, CKBD, CLIPP, the owner, is a licensed contractor thereby supporting the full service work we provide. Once a cabinet is involved, we oversee the entire selection and installation process, including countertops, backsplashes, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and plumbing and electrical services. This provides much peace of mind to the client, whether a professional designer or a homeowner, because they don’t have to find and oversee the trades themselves.
Estrella Cabinetry is located in Goodyear, Arizona in the lower west valley. Our talented team of seven is very knowledgeable in kitchen and bath and have years of experience to assist in anyway possible.
We have a wide range of cabinetry at many different price points, but the common element is that all materials are of the highest quality with lifetime warranties.
Estrella has won numerous design awards and has many projects outside of Arizona which includes Florida, California, Texas and New York.
We are so grateful for our Industry Partners and Volunteers!
Our September 2022 Bowl-O-Rama bash was a true celebration of our amazing industry partners and member volunteers. We enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of play and good-hearted competition at the boutique Cham Pang Lanes in downtown Phoenix. It was a blast spending the afternoon bonding in celebration with colleagues and friends.
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KELLY PERSELIN Publisher Modern Luxury Interiors
It was an honor to receive a special invitation to attend the 2022 ASID Design Excellence Awards Gala with Lauren Sturman the Publisher of Modern Luxury Scottsdale. This was a spectacular event that was held at the Westin Kierland Resort. It was exciting to see all the winners go up to the stage to accept their awards. What a thrill to celebrate with the big winners of the evening for the two coveted awards, Esther Boiven, Esther Boiven Interiors for Best of Show Residential and Katie Taratsas & Jaci Nicole Tino of Katie Bowe Design for Best of Show Commercial.
It was exciting to see Lauren making her big announcement that she was moving to Los Angeles and taking over the Modern Luxury Magazines there with a big promotion. I am thrilled to be back in the design community taking over as the new Publisher of Modern Luxury Interiors. I have been in the luxury design space for years having launched Luxe Interior + Design in 20072015. I spent years working all over the country and built a powerful network. I am really looking forward to continuing to support ASID and getting to know so many of you.
It is with a heavy heart that I recognize Tony Sutton. When I started the launch of Luxe, Tony was my very first appointment and his kindness and generosity that very first day made such an impact on me. I always loved having talks with him about design and what was going on in the industry. Many designers that went on to have big careers started with Est Est. He will be remembered for so many things as a true icon in the design industry and leaves behind an incredible legacy. My heartfelt condolences go out to his beautiful wife Esther, his amazing children and grandchildren. Heaven gained a design rockstar. Congratulations again to all of the winners!
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The 2022 Design Excellence Awards Gala was hosted at the Westin Kierland on August 20th, 2022. Two-hundred-forty-five guests came out to support our industry and the one-hundred-forty-four entries in the competition. All new categories, judging criteria, and judges from across the United States made it anybody’s game! Forty percent of the entrants were first-timers, with several taking home a coveted crystal.You can’t win if you don’t enter so you are encouraged to submit your work next year!
Special awards given out that night included:
This year’s recipient is one whose passion for design was sparked as a young child touring model homes with her mother. This spark ignited a full- fledged love affair with interior design earning her a degree, followed by a practice of her own. Talent, hard work and perseverance led to a collection of design awards as well as numerous projects gracing the pages of a host of prestigious publications. A consummate patron of an array of charitable organizations, she has long been a stalwart supporter and volunteer of our chapter, tirelessly striving to keep our own publication, Desert
THANK YOU!
To all who worked to make this year’s ASID Arizona North Chapter Design Excellence Awards 2022 a wonderful success! And to all the hardworking volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Design Magazine relevant and on target. Tasteful and timeless are words one could use to describe both this designer and her designs.
If you don’t know Rick Emrich, you should. Rick is the hero of ASID. Anytime, day or night, Rick takes calls from the board, the administrator, and industry partners. He helps them all navigate through situations and positively comes up with solutions. When the board had to reschedule and
relocate several meetings this past year, without his guidance the board would have been lost. He genuinely cares about the Chapter and wants the best outcome for our members, sponsors, and industry partners. He attends every meeting, helping set up and tear down. He is our personal ASID Hero, and the chapter was honored to present him with the first-ever ASID Hero Award.
The Industry Partner Award goes to someone who positively impacts our community, is dedicated to our success as a chapter, and volunteers when
Jennifer Biffer, ASID presented the first ever ASID Lifetime Achievement Award This award goes to a member whose career has spanned decades and positively impacted our chapter and the interior design footprint in the Valley. Someone who sets the bar professionally, personally, and creatively, gets involved in the chapter, and supports its members. Tony Sutton has been a force in the design landscape of the Valley for over forty years, spearheading several charitable organizations and co-founding the Tour De Noel, one of our chapter’s notable past fundraisers. In addition, he has mentored many of the best designers in our chapter and single-handedly created what our industry calls the Spec Book, setting the bar for how designers work with their team of architects and contractors.
asked. When called on to help, says yes without hesitation. This year due to Covid, we needed last-minute help with our most significant event in October and our first event as the new incoming board. Not only was the answer yes when asked, but she went above and beyond to help co-host what was believed to be the best Colormix to date, rallying her troops all the way down in Tucson! Thank you, Kim Walling!
Voices for CASA Children is a 501(c)(3) organization that brings a voice to Arizona’s children by promoting and supporting volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected
children as well as public awareness of the importance of safe and permanent homes for all children. VOICES is an affiliate of the National CASA Organizationnationalcasagal.org. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and volunteers are paired with Children in the System to oversee their journey for two years and be an unbiased advocate for them in the court system as well as in their home life.
The generosity of Alyshaan Fine Rugs is always amazing; this year, they went above and beyond for our charity Voices for CASA, matching funds raised up to $5,000.00. This made the total contribution to Voices for CASA $25,000.00. Our chapter simply could not be more proud to be part of an organization that gives back to those in need and to have partners like Alyshaan to help make that happen. This was all in addition to their general Diamond sponsorship and co-hosting of Colormix.
The support of our media partner made so many of our events a phenomenal success this year, including the Designer Showhouse, Mix-NMingle, and the Design Excellence Awards. Lauren Sturman has been a huge source of support, and we are all sad to see her leave for California, but we wish her all the best in her new position. Taking the helm is Kelly Persellin. We know she will continue what is already a beautiful partnership.
A huge thank you to photographer, Mark Boisclair for his continued support of ASID. Thank you Mark for all you do!
The Sutton family and Esther Boivin are heartbroken to announce the passing of Tony Wayne Sutton, who passed away three days after his sixty-seventh birthday on Thursday, October 6, 2022.
Tony was best known for his kind spirit and joie de vivre, for his love of travel, meeting up with his college fraternity brothers, tango dancing, hunting deer and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Tony believed everyone should give back to their community. He was involved with many charities and spent a lifetime mentoring aspiring designers. People often picture him wearing a colorful shirt behind the wheel of his beloved Corvette with his beautiful wife, Esther, by his side.
His passion was alive in everything he did, and his legacy will live on for eternity. There are no words to express how deeply Tony’s presence on this earth will be missed.
Katie Taratsas, Associate ASID
Co-designer: Jaci Nicole Tino, Allied ASID
Katie Bowe Design
Photographer: Alexandria Whitefeather
Esther Boivin, Allied ASID
Esther Boivin Interiors
Photographer: Mike Duerickx
a good time was had by all!
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PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE
■ Holiday House
• Lorena Amaya, Media Sponsor Rep for Modern Luxury Media
• Marwah Asad, Allied ASID
• Meg Behrens, Industry Partner Rep for Blue Sky Homes
• Jennifer Biffer, ASID
• Jewell Blair, Allied ASID
• Brooke Browning, Student ASID
• Eileen Burick, Industry Partner Rep for Burick Communications Design
• Beth Chandler, Industry Partner Rep for Mohawk Group
• Laurie Clark, Industry Partner Rep for Sherwin Williams
• Karin Crawford
• Eric Crook
• Molly Dalton
• Julie Dasher, Industry Partner Rep for Julie Dasher Rugs
• Angelica Dela Roca, Student ASID
• Beth Donlan
• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino
• Kristina Eddy
• Doug Elbert
• Rick Emrich, ASID AZN Marketing Rep
• Keri Filsinger, Student ASID
• Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Rep for Ornamentation
• Wanda Frederick, ASID
• Esther Gonzalez, ASID
• Marcia Gonzales, ASID
• Jacquelyn Guthrie, Student ASID
• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx
• Diana Hallett
• Mark Hallett
• Adrienne Hart, Allied ASID
• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID
• Lauren Jacobsen, Allied ASID
• Erin Johnson, Industry Partner Rep for Sub-Zero/Wolf
• Samantha Laird
• Amie Lebo
• Paige Lewis, Allied ASID
• Chris Lobeck, Industry Partner Rep for Special Deliveries
• Mike Lopez
• Sandy Lucas, Allied ASID
• Rebekah Martin Lundstrom
• Jennifer Mayster, ASID
• Chrystal Montoya, Student ASID
• Julie Nordstrom
• Don Nottingham
• Claire Ownby, ASID
• Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID
• Laura Pask, Allied ASID
• Paula Quan, Industry Partner Rep for Waterstone Faucets
• Shawna Reed, Chapter Administrator
• Christine Rhodes, Industry Partner Rep for Facings of America
• Nancy Roach, Student ASID
• Garrison Singer
• Mandy Smith
• Susan Solliday, ASID
• Rachel Stellwagen, Allied ASID
• Christine Sterling
• Lauren Sturman, Media Sponsor Rep for Modern Luxury Media
• Monica Sullivan, Allied ASID
• Alisha Taylor, Allied ASID
• Diana Thomas, Allied ASID
• Shakara Thomas
• Allison Thompson
• LaDell Toma, ASID
• Amanda Valentine
• F. Christopher West
• Bea (Molly) Wolnoski
• Cherie Young, Allied ASID
• Paula Ziegler
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS
GALA 2022
• Amna Alrefa, Student ASID
• Jessica Apel, Student ASID
• Marwah Asad, Allied ASID
• Mark Boisclair, Photographer with Mark Boisclair Photography
• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino
• Rick Emrich, ASID AZN Marketing Rep
• Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Rep with Ornamentation
• Wanda Frederick, ASID
• Jazmin Hernandez Padilla, Student ASID
• Lauri Howell, Allied ASID
• Chris Jovanelly, Allied ASID
• Shawna Reed, Chapter Administrator
• Kristy Stevenson
• Sarah Whitman, Industry Partner Rep for Facings of America
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR’S COMMITTEE
■ Student/Emerging Professional Kick-Off Event
• Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner Rep for Monterrey Tile
• Lisa Giacomino
• Esther Gonzalez, ASID
• Megan Greenwood, Venue Host at Greenwood Brewing
• F. Christopher West
■ April 2022 Portfolio Review
• Steve Apodaca, Industry Partner Rep for Contract Furnishings Mart
• Susan Solliday, ASID
• Alisha Taylor, Allied ASID
■ Real World Design Week
• Julie Dasher, Industry Partner Rep for Julie Dasher Rugs
• Christina Dickinson, ASID
• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino
• Debbie English, Industry Partner Rep for Trade Findry
• Joseph Kluger, Industry Partner Rep for Wilsonart
• Cathy Kominsky, Allied ASID
• Mary Marsh, Allied ASID
• Jennifer Mayster, ASID
• Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID
■ April 2022
Emerging Professionals Event
• Michael Costello
• Kelly Dunlop Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino
• Danielle Smith, Allied ASID
■ Overall Support
• Shawna Reed, Chapter Administrator
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR’S COMMITTEE
■ Desert Design Magazine
• Jewell Blair, Allied ASID
• Beth Cochran, Student ASID
• Brenda Emrich
• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx
• LuAnn Holec, FASID
• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID
• Paige Lewis, Allied ASID
• Cindy Lewton, ASID
• Deb Ritchie
• Rachel Simmons, ASID
• F. Christopher West
■ Social Media
• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx
• Susan Solliday, ASID
AT LARGE DIRECTOR’S COMMITTEE
■ Committee Chair
• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID
■ Donuts and Dialogue
• Linda Benson, Allied ASID
• Eileen Burick, Industry Partner Rep for Burick Communications Design
■ Donuts and Dialogue Hosts
• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino
• Patricia Frisoni
• Lauri Howell, Allied ASID
• Doug Olson
• Christine Sterling
■ Donuts and Dialogue Presenters
• Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Rep for Oramentation
• Scott Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx
• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx
• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID
• Doug Olson
• Mike Tony, Speaker from Conquest Training
Alyshaan
Saeed Aslam 480-607-4955 • saeed@alyshaan.com
SPONSOR
Modern Luxury Scottsdale/Interiors
Lauren Sturman 209-642-3857 • lsturman@modernluxury.com
Monogram
Deron Rensen
480 297-3552 • deron.rensen@geappliances.com
California Closets
Janet Hutchinson 623 434-8888 • jhutchinson@calclosets.com
Expressions Home Gallery
Kristina Bedoe 480 219-4442 • Kdbedoe@morsco.com
Arizona Appliance & Home
Kim Walling 520-400-4922
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Arizona Tile
Roland Arnold 480-893-9393 • rarnold@arizonatile.com
Central Arizona Supply
Jeremy Smith 602 943-3488 • jeremys@centralazsupply.com
Daltile
Denise Bowser 480 443-1057 • denise.bowser@daltile.com
Ferguson Nicole Levy 602 300-6407 • nicole.levy@ferguson.com
John Brooks
Marvin Wilkinson 480 675-8828 • marvin@johnbrooksinc.com
Kohler Signature Store
Dacor Cortney Winger 602-515-6341 • c.winger@sea.samsung.com
Rebecca Yarborough 480 397-2021 rebecca.yarborough@kohlerscottsdale.com
Emser Tile
Bill Trocki 602 263-8453 • billtrocki@emser.com
La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings
Jennifer Chandos 602 426-5292 • chandosj@lazboyaz.com
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Premier Lighting Ken Ross 480 699-3534 • kenneth@shopppremier.com
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Rug Worx
Scott Gwilliam 602 350-4083 • info@rugworx.com
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Solstice Stone Nicole Burke 480 493-2000 • nburke@solsticestone.com
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Studio 41
Adam Litberg 480 999-1575 • alitberg@shopstudio41.com
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Paula Quan 602 304-0001 • paula@bobiersales.com
Sub Zero Wolf Kelly Dobbins 480-536-5631 • kelly.dobbins@subzero.com
Arizona Fireplaces
Andy Doucett 602 243-6423 • adoucett@afdistributors.com
Monterrey Tile
Jeffrey Bennett 480 507-3356 • jeffrey.b@monterreytile.com
Pella Windows and Doors Patricia Frisoni 480 344-3280 • frisonipv@pellamw.com
Steve Apodaca 602 563-8101 • steve.apodaca@cfmfloors.com
Scottsdale Design District Don Payne 480-421-0221 x206 • donpayne@floorstyles.com • COPPER • CFM Floors
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Cosentino Tina Sickman 480 763-9400 • tinas@cosentino.com
Estrella Cabinetry Laura Eagan 623 535-7655 • Laura@estrellacabinetry.com
Villagio Tile & Stone
Doug Adamson 480 422-6700 • doug@vtile.com
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t has been such a pleasure to serve on the Arizona North Chapter’s Board this past year. As I finish up my term, I’m left grateful for all of the opportunities ASID has brought me and thankful for the connections I’ve made. I wish the best for the future board and I’m excited for all of the student members that have joined the chapter or have yet to join. Cheers to a great year!
Chazz Murillo moved to Phoenix from San Francisco in the spring of 2018 to go the legendary Southwest School of Woodworking where he earned his certification as a journeyman woodworker. He then went to work for Bang Bang Designs as a fabricator where he mastered the process of turning rough lumber into beautiful case goods. While working at Bang Bang he realized there was more to making furniture than just the wood working so he enrolled at Phoenix College to pursue a degree in interior design and to learn upholstery.
He earned his AAS in Interior Design in spring of 2022 with high distinction. He also worked a summer internship at Pacific Manufacturing where he learned the entire process of making upholstered furniture from design to frame to upholstered finished good. He is currently working on his BS in interior design BS at NAU and plans on taking his NCIDQ exam upon graduation in Spring of 2024. He now works under the most incredibly gifted designer in Phoenix, Esther Gonzalez, at Italian Design Concepts as a junior designer where he designs, drafts, models and meets with clients.
His passion for sharing his knowledge of the design process landed him a position on the ASID board as the student representative where he welcomes the task of advocating the importance of being part of the ASID organization to all the students in the design field across the valley. He is very much looking forward to graduating and earning his NCIDQ certification so he can go back to where he started his journey, his woodworking bench.
