Sponsor Spotlight: Dennis’ 7 Dees


 

Company Name: Dennis’ 7 Dee’s Your Name: Paige Tisdale Local Rep’s Position/Years?: 3.5 IIDA member since: 2021 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? Director of Signature Events We are a local, family-owned and operated Portland business providing landscaping services and garden centers across the region. We offer premium residential and commercial landscaping and Interior…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Ankrom Moisan


 

Company Name: Ankrom Moisan Number of years in business? 41 years Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? Clare Goddard, Immediate Past President 2023-Present, President 2022-2023, President Elect 2021-2022, VP of Communications 2010-2011 Roberta Pennington, VP of Advocacy 2021-Present, President 2008-2009 Jenna Mogstad, VP of Communications 2023-Present, Director of Website 2021-2023 Emily Feicht, Director of…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Mohawk Group


 

Company Name: Mohawk Group Your Name: Beth Gish & Mia Allen Local Rep’s Position/Years? Beth 12 years/Mia 6 months IIDA member since: Beth 2012/ Mia 2013 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? If so, list position: Beth: VP of Advocacy, VP of Membership and Chapter Advisor Mia: VP of Student Affairs, President Elect, President, Past…

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Membership Spotlight: Dawn Viar


 

Name: Dawn Viar Company/Position: Nora by Interface/Account Executive/2 months IIDA member since: 2006 Why are you a member of IIDA? To network with my favorite people, support our profession and stay in touch with our interior design community. Favorite IIDA event: Annual Celebration What are you currently working on? Having fun learning the ropes of my…

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Membership Spotlight: MaKayla Page


 

Name: Makayla Page Company/Position: Carlson Veit Junge Architects PC, Interior Designer IIDA member since: 2018 Why are you a member of IIDA? I’m a member of IIDA because it offers an amazing opportunity to meet other professionals who are just as excited and passionate about interiors as I am. The ability to learn and grow…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Haworth


 

Company Name: Haworth Your Name: Jessica Simpson (Becker) IIDA member since: 2016 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? I am new to the IIDA Oregon chapter but was part of the Southern California Board as VP of Communications. I am excited to learn how I can become more involved in the Oregon Chapter! Haworth is…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Absolute Resource


 

Company Name: Absolute Resource Your Name: Jayson Gates Local Rep’s Position/Years?: Owner / Principle 14 years IIDA member since: 2005 At Absolute Resource, our mission is to build enduring relationships with design professionals and the most creative, innovative brands in the world. Based in the Pacific Northwest and celebrating over 10-years in operation, we are…

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Sponsor Spotlight: LRS Architects


 

Company Name: LRS Architects Services: Architecture, Interior Design and Master Planning Number of years in business: 47 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? Britney Hale, Director of Membership 2023-2024 Amalia Mohr, President 2011-2012 LRS Architects is an award-winning practice driven by a passion for good design that goes beyond aesthetics to create vibrant communities…

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Student Member Spotlight: Shan Peterson


 

Name: Shan Peterson Position/Title: 5th Year Undergraduate Student at the University of Oregon Member of IIDA Since: 2021 Why are you a member of IIDA? I joined IIDA as a student to network with professionals and learn more about the industry. It has served as an invaluable tool in learning how to challenge myself as…

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Member Spotlight: Paige Tisdale


 

Name: Paige Tisdale Company/Position/Years?: Business Developer for Dennis’ 7 Dees for 3 years IIDA member since: 2021 Why are you a member of IIDA? I am a member of IIDA because it allows me to connect with the design industry in a more casual and intimate way. I have learned so much about the industry…

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Membership Spotlight: Kelly Ernevad


 

Name: Kelly Ernevad Company/Position/Years: Senior Interior Designer at YGH for almost a year (I moved from Seattle to Portland in 2020) and working as a Commercial Interior Designer for 25+ years. Current IIDA Oregon VP of Membership. IIDA member since: 2021 as well in the past years. Why are you a member of IIDA? First…

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Member Spotlight: Jennifer Adams


 

Name:  Jennifer Adams Company/Position/Years: Jacobs , Interior Designer, 14 years IIDA member since: July 7 2010 Why are you a member of IIDA? To maintain industry connections and contacts. What is your favorite IIDA event? IIDA Happy Hours (when I can attend). What does being a designer mean to your life? Being an integral part…

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Student Spotlight: Nahe Beatty


 

  Name: Nahe Beatty School/Year in School: George Fox University, Junior IIDA Member: Since July 2021  What was it like participating in the IIDA Student Design Charrettes (local, regional, national) this year? Round tables, neatly displayed samples and materials, the Design Challenge Box, students excited to represent their schools… this was my first glimpse of…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Quanta Collectiv


 

Company Name: Quanta Collectiv Your Name: Cheryl McIntosh Position/Years: Architectural Photographer / Co-Owner of Quanta Collectiv; 13 Years as a full-time freelancer; IIDA Sponsor since 2021 QUANTA COLLECTIV, a majority woman-owned creative firm, offers clients in the design and build industries a cohesive, central source for high-end architectural photography, drone and video productions. It is…

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Membership Spotlight: Toshiro Tsuha


 

Name: Toshiro Tsuha Company/Position: Scott Edwards Architecture – Interiors Project Assistant IIDA member since: 2022 Why are you a member of IIDA? I became a member to connect and learn from a supportive community that understands my passion for interior design. Since joining, I’ve had a tremendous amount of support and acknowledgement in my efforts to…

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Membership Spotlight: Brooke Strickland


 

Name: Brooke Strickland Company/Position/Years: Fireclay Tile – @fireclaytile / Commercial Sales – Pacific Northwest / 1 Year and IIDA Oregon / Director of Membership / 3 months! IIDA member since: 2016  Why are you a member of IIDA? I love meeting and collaborating with people who are passionate about advancing and supporting the interior design industry.   What is your…

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Sponsor Spotlight: Armstrong Ceilings


 

Company Name: Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Your Name: Dianne Knight Local Rep’s Position/Years: Full Line Sales Manager, OR / SW Washington (1 year in this role). IIDA member since: Pretty sure it’s been since I was first starting out as a designer in 1996. Armstrong World Industries (AWI) headquarters is located in Lancaster, PA. We are…

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