Achievements & Industry Accolades
2025
ASID National Designer of Distinction
ASID 50 National Award Recipient
2018
ASID Carolinas Dora Gray Award
Highest Honor in ASID Carolinas Chapter
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
First Place Hospitality Category, Multi-Unit Residential
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Second Place Hospitality Category, Multi-Unit Residential
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards, First Place Singular Space Category, Multi-Unit Residential
2017
Best Interior Design Project
Delta Associates 21st Annual Best Apartment and Condominium Awards
Washington DC Metro
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
2nd Place Multi-Unit Residential
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honorable Mention Health Care 7000+ SF
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honorable Mention Hospitality
2016
ASID Carolinas Chapter
Future of our Profession Award
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
First Place, Contract, Hospitality
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Second Place, Contract, Hospitality
ASID Carolinas Chapter
Presidential Citation
2015
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
First Place, Multi-Family Residential
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Second Place, Multi-Family Residential
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
First Place, Healthcare Over 7,000 SF
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Second Place, Hospitality
ASID Carolinas Carolinas Chapter Award
Anderson University Appreciation Award
2014
IIDA, Design Works Award, Carolinas
Best of Multi-Family
HPMA, High Point Market Authority
Board Member Recognition Award
Toastmasters International
Competent Leader Award
2013
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honorable Mention, Multi-Family Residential
Toastmasters International
Competent Communicator Award
2012
ASID National
Board Member Recognition Award
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
First Place, Multi-Unit Residence
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Second Place, Corporate Under 7,000 SF
BPN, Best Practices Member
Member of the Year Award
2011
ASID National Board Member Recognition Award
2010
ASID Carolinas Chapter Award
Chapter Service Award
ASID Carolinas Chapter
Presidential Citation
2009
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honorable Mention, Designer House
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Second Place, Hospitality
ASID Carolinas Past President Award
ASID Carolinas Presidential Citation
2008
ASID Carolinas Certificate of Appreciation
2007
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Hospitality
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Residence over 3,500 SF
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Multi-Unit Residence
2006
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Single Space, Custom Residence
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Single Space, Custom Residence
ASID Carolinas
Chapter Presidential Citation
2005
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Showhouse
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Retail
ASID Carolinas Chapter
Carolinas Chapter Award
ASID Carolinas Presidential Award
2004
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Retail
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Residential, over 3,500 SF
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Residential, Singular Space
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Retail
2003
ASID Carolinas Presidential Award
Designer of the Year
2002
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Residence under 3,500 SF
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Hospitality
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Honor Award, Hospitality
2000
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Residential over 3,500 SF
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Corporate under 7,000 SF
1999
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards
Merit Award, Retail
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design
Awards, Merit Award, Hospitality
1998
IIDA, International Interior Design Association, Carolinas, Presidential Citation
1997
ASID DC Metro Chapter, ASID Student Design Competition Award Winner
1991
ASID Professional Member Certificate
Speaking Engagements
ASID Carolinas Student Career Conference | Creating a Career Path That Works for You, Panel Moderator
Charlotte, NC | February 2026
Wake Tech Community College | ASID Membership and Professional Interior Design, Speaker
Raleigh, NC | March 2025
Central Piedmont Community College | Professional Interior Design, Speaker
Charlotte, NC | April 2022
ASID National Panel Webinar | Diversifying your Practice, Panelist
via GoTo Meeting | April 2020
ASID Virtual National Conference | Real World Job Expectations, Speaker
via GoTo Meeting | September 2020
ASID Texas Chapter | 2020 Student Symposium, Speaker
via GoTo Meeting | November 2020
ASID SCALE, The National Student Summit | Keynote Address, Speaker
Los Angeles, CA | February 2018
High Point Furniture Market | The Influence of Hospitality Design, Panelist
High Point, NC | April 2018
ASID EXP, The Leadership Experience | The State of the Society Address, Speaker
Washington, DC | July 2018
ASID Carolinas, Fall Conference | Keynote Address, Speaker
Raleigh, NC | September 2018
ASID New Jersey Chapter | Student Career Day, The Road to Leadership, Speaker
New Jersey | October 2018
CIDQ Conference | ASID Report, Speaker
Alexandria, VA | November 2018
ASID EXP, The Leadership Experience, Panelist
San Diego, CA | July 2017
Interior Design Guest Speaker & Panelist
Anderson University | 2015
ASID Carolinas | ASID Small Business Council Presentation, Speaker
Charleston, SC | October 2012
Publications
Published in Building Design + Construction | 2024
Featuring 5 key design trends for rental apartments
Published in Visions of Design Interior Design Book | 2008
Featuring nationally recognized Interior Designers
Published in Southern Rooms II
The Timeless Beauty of the American South | 2005
Volunteer Experience
ASID Wisconsin Chapter Excellence in Design Awards | Juror, 2026
ASID Georgia Chapter Excellence in Design Awards | Juror, 2025
ASID Wisconsin Chapter Excellence in Design Awards | Juror, 2025
ASID Mentorship with Design Careers | Student Mentor, 2024
ASID Wisconsin Chapter Excellence in Design Awards | Juror, 2024
ASID Texas North Chapter Excellence in Design Awards | Juror, 2024
ASID Georgia Chapter Excellence in Design Awards | Juror, 2024
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards | Master of Ceremonies, 2024
ASID Carolinas Excellence in Design Awards | Master of Ceremonies, 2023
East Carolina University Interior Design Program | Advisory Board Member, 2018 - 2019
ASID National Board of Directors | Chair, 2017-2018
ASID National Board of Directors | Chair-Elect, 2016-2017
High Point Market Authority Board Member | Director at Large, 2013-2014
ASID Carolinas Awards | Chair, 2013-2016
High Point Market Authority | Board Member, 2013-2014
ASID Carolinas Fund Raising | Committee Member, 2013-2014
Raleigh Toastmasters Club 843 | Chapter President, 2013
ASID Carolinas High Point Furniture Market | Chapter Liaison, 2012-2014
ASID Carolinas Nominating Committee | 2012
ASID National Small Business Council Member | 2011-2012
ASID National Board of Directors | Director at Large, 2011 - 2012
ASID National Audit Committee Member | 2011
ASID National Ethics Hearing Member | 2011
ASID National Chapter Leadership Conference & Celebration, Chicago | 2011
Meredith College Interior Design Department | Advisory Board Member, 2011-2014
ASID National Board Member | Director at Large, 2010-2011
Interiors & Sources Magazine | Advisory Panel Member, 2010-2012
Meredith College Interior Design Program | Advisory Board Member, 2009-2018
ASID Virginia Chapter Strategic Planning | Guest Facilitator, 2009
ASID Carolinas Chapter | Past President, 2008-2009
ASID Carolinas Chapter | President, 2007-2008
ASID Carolinas Chapter | President Elect, 2006-2007
ASID Carolinas Chapter | Director at Large, 2005-2006
ASID National Chapter Leadership Conference & Celebration, Vancouver, BC | 2005
ASID Carolinas Professional Development | Director, 2004-2005
ASID Carolinas “Designer Roundtable” | Monthly Meeting Host, 2004-2005
Meredith CollegeInterior Design Department | Student Mentor, 2001-2008
ASID/IIDA Carolinas Joint Legislative Task Force | Committee Member, 1999
ASID Carolinas | Various Board Member Roles, 1998-2009
ASID Carolinas | Showhouse Chair, 1992