Handling the Painful Realities of a Remodel and the Lessons We Learned
No remodel is without a little pain, and ours was no exception. Here’s what we learned that can help you for your next office remodel.
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No remodel is without a little pain, and ours was no exception. Here’s what we learned that can help you for your next office remodel.
Katelyn joined the Freeform team in 2023, bringing with her about 10 years of experience in commercial design and working with design build and A+D firms. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Katelyn decided she wanted to be an interior designer after a fifth-grade school project where she had to create floor plans and design a restaurant. She loves being creative and always looks forward to helping clients find the right solutions for their spatial needs. Outside of the office, Katelyn loves hiking with her husband and their dog, traveling with family and friends, photography, painting, and yoga.
An Idaho native, Izabela joined the Freeform team in 2023 after graduating from the University of Idaho and spending a year as an Interior Design intern at an A/E firm in Boise. She brings with her a deep passion for indoor environments and their effects on the well-being and happiness of those who inhabit them. Outside of the office, Izabela spends her time reading, being outside, water coloring, trying new wineries, and spending time with her family and friends.
Originally from Kansas City, Derek moved to Boise and joined the Freeform team in 2021 as a project manager. Derek has earned his Associated degree at Johnson County Community College before studying business at The University of Kansas. With 10 years of experience in the commercial furniture industry as a warehouse manager, truck driver, installer, sales manager, and project manager, Derek understands every step of the project process and feels most in his element when he’s on a project site ensuring everything is going to plan. In his free time, he enjoys trailering his side by side to offroad parks and trails and exploring his new home.
Amy brings her 18 years of experience in the furniture industry, and sense of hard work and dedication learned from growing up as a farm kid, to her role as an Account Manager at Freeform. With an early interest in design, she received a degree in Graphic Design from the University of Idaho before being drawn to the furniture industry. She’s thrilled to be a part of Freeform and contribute to the team’s customer-first mentality and community focus. Outside of the office, you can find her soaking up life outdoors with her husband and three kids — at the lake, camping, chasing around kids in sports or maybe just enjoying the country air from the comfort of her own porch.
Fernando brings over 20 years of industry experience to his role. With a passion for technology and an eye toward future trends, he always seeks to innovate while preserving Freeform’s history of service excellence. He brings his wife and two young girls to Spokane, along with a love of the outdoors. Ideal weekends are exploring the area with family, snowboarding, mountain biking, and volleyball.
Katrina graduated from Washington State University with a BA in Interior Design and a minor in Spanish in 2013. She is NCIDQ certified and is a huge advocate for the Interior Design profession. When not at work, you can usually find Katrina at home with her husband, daughter, and dog Murph. Katrina also enjoys vintage swing dancing, Zumba, doing DIY projects, and traveling.
Upon graduating with a BA in Interior Design & minor in Construction Management in 2015 (Go Cougs!), Jordan gained experience in both commercial interior design and residential cabinetry design. Jordan spends most of her free time hanging out at home with her husband and her dog. She balances leisure time with going to concerts, family weekends at the lake, and traveling with friends.
Jeff has been a part of Business Interiors of Idaho his entire life. After gaining work experience outside the furniture industry, he moved back to Boise and joined the team in 2014. Jeff strives to constantly evaluate and improve the Business Interiors of Idaho customer experience. His goal is to provide every customer with the most efficient, functional, and creative solution possible. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing / Entrepreneurship from the University of Idaho.
Charity brings extensive project management experience to her role. Equally passionate about great furniture design and a beautifully organized flow chart, she is our Admin-of-all-things and the “hub” of our Spokane office wheel. When she isn’t out exploring Spokane’s beautiful historic buildings and meeting new friends, Charity’s favorite place is at home with her hubby, kitty, and a really good book.
Darin has been with our Spokane team since 2015. He loves building relationships with customers for long-term service satisfaction. Outside of work, Darin likes being involved in any recreational sports. When he’s not playing sports he’s spending time with his family on their farm.
