Founder of DesignerBank
As Principal/CEO of MSA Interiors, Marcy shares her experience of more than 25 years working as a Commercial Interior Designer. Her broad experience of working on large Multi Family developments includes forging new paths with materials, specifically price points for Multi -family and Affordable Housing.
Senior Interior Designer MSA Interiors
NCIDQ #38038, LEED Green Associate.
More than 10 years of experience working as a Commercial Interior Designer.
Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design Michigan State University, CIDA-accredited.
Senior Interior Designer MSA Interiors
NCIDQ #38276, RID Georgia: ID001062.
More than 11 years of experience working as a Commercial Interior Designer
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design University of Alabama, CIDA-accredited.
Lighting Associate and Business Development Specialist
She specializes in design-driven lighting solutions that enhance spaces through layered, intentional illumination. Maddie collaborates with architects, interior designers, and builders to translate creative vision into functional, visually engaging lighting experiences.
Executive Vice President of Architessa
Kersi Press, the Executive Vice President of Architessa shares his expertise with over 25 years in architecture and design, and nearly two decades dedicated to tile and stone. A Lehigh University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Kersi bridges the gap between design vision and material performance, helping students understand how tile can transform and elevate interior environments.
Director of Product & Marketing at Architessa
brings more than 20 years of experience in design development across the commercial, retail, and hospitality industries. A Drexel University alumna with a Bachelor of Arts in Design & Merchandising, Shanta combines creative insight with strategic understanding of how materials shape user experiences and brand identity.
Director of Business Development at Spartan Surfaces
Kevin Dunn, brings over 20 years of commercial flooring specification experience to this course. As the Director of Business Development at Spartan Surfaces, Kevin has collaborated with architects, designers, and end users to deliver high-performance, design-driven flooring systems that meet the evolving needs of commercial environments.
A graduate of Ithaca College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science, Kevin shares his industry knowledge to help you strengthen your understanding of LVT.
President and CEO of Architessa
As the President and CEO of Architessa, David Benson leads with more than 25 years of experience in the tile and stone industry. As a board member of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association, David brings an expert perspective of industry’s evolution. A graduate of George Washington University with a Bachelor of Science, David is committed to advancing education and innovation in tile specification and design.
Gain insight from industry professionals with diverse credentials - NCIDQ, CID, LEED Green Associate - and 20+ years of commercial interior design experience in Commercial Interior Design.
Our interior instructors have all been trained in a similar style to the DesignerBank courses and will lead the modules to help you elevate your skills.
Our teaching approach is built on over twenty years of experience training interior designers from diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We introduce them to our method while leveraging their individual strengths. We aim to bridge knowledge gaps in the industry through our expert-led modules while embracing a variety of design perspectives in multifamily commercial projects.
Your instructors have a minimum of 10+ years of professional practice. Their full-time work bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world application by drawing on their professional experience in Commercial Interior Design.