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ABOUT THE TEAM
Every single member of our experienced design team has worked for national brands in the fields of interior design, visual merchandising, prop design, or film/television. Most have graduated from formal design programs with a specialty in interior design, architecture or merchandising.
We assign a Designer Lead to every project under the direction of company owner, Cathy Hobbs an ASID credentialed interior designer.
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Owner / Head DesignerCathy Hobbs
ASID/LEED AP, CSPInterior Designer Cathy Hobbs is one of the most sought after design and home staging experts in the country. Cathy is known for her creative use of color, space and distinctive blend of timeless furnishings, fabrics, and materials, always with a focus on what is extraordinary and unique. With each project she combines her professional design skills honed at The Fashion Institute of Technology, her keen visual eye perfected during her 20 years as an Emmy Award Winning Television Correspondent, and her global approach to design, realized through her extensive travels to exotic locations around the world.
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Design Team LeaderCaitlyn Andersen
From walkthroughs and initial client meetings to leading design jobs, as Design Team Leader, Caitlyn serves as the primary design lead role within the company. Hardworking and focused, Caitlyn brings energy, creativity and fresh ideas to the design team. Caitlyn leads the design teams for each CHDR staging design installation.
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Stager/StylistNatalie Manlongat
A California native, Natalie is a graduate of The University of California, Davis. Her background blends a knowledge of art and interior design which makes Natalie a dynamo when it comes to staging and visual merchandising. Natalie is a primary stylist on the CHDR team bringing energy, enthusiasm and creativity to CHDR staging design installations.
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Stager/StylistMargaret Rasure
Margaret known to us and her friends as Meggie is a graduate of Miami University of Ohio where she majored in interior design. Naturally creative and curious, Meggie is an experienced traveller, spending time in several Junior Peace Corps programs. Meggie brings both enthusiasm and a global perspective to our design team.
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Junior StylistGrace Stone
Grace is a native of Chicago. Smart, creative and a quick study, Grace brings both energy and elegance to our design team. A graduate of Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, Grace is a BFA candidate in Interior Design at The Parsons School of Design.
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Decor Warehouse AssistantKriestelle Pradieu
A master organizer, Kriestelle is the tour de force behind our design showroom and warehouse. Kriestelle oversees all aspects of our creative looks and assists both our design and logistics teams relating to staging installations and execution.
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Project ManagerStephen DiGeronimo
From Calvin Klein, Michael Kors to top design firms, Stephen possesses an incredible amount of experience and talent. From design and conception through styling and final touches, Stephen is a valued member of our team.
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Styling SpecialistChristian Fornerod
Trained in interior design, Christian is highly skilled in the areas of visual merchandising and styling and serves as a great "all around talent" to our team.
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Head of LogisticsJevin McClendon
Jevin heads our logistics operation from delivery through installation. Jevin's easy going personality and ready smile, helps ensure a seamless and pleasant experience for our clients.
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Logistics SpecialistChristopher Chingay
Hard working, pleasant and detailed oriented, Christopher is a key member of our expanding logistics team.
