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.
Our instructors bring a range of educational and professional backgrounds, including NCIDQ, CID, and LEED Green Associate credentials, along with more than 20 years of commercial interior design experience.
Each instructor follows a consistent teaching approach aligned with DesignerBank courses while drawing on their individual expertise. Every module is designed to help learners strengthen practical skills.
Our teaching approach is built on more than 20 years of experience training interior designers from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Our instructors follow a consistent method while drawing on their individual strengths. Through expert-led modules and perspectives shaped by multifamily commercial projects, DesignerBank helps address knowledge gaps within the industry.
Our instructors have at least 10 years of professional practice. Their full-time work bridges the gap between design education and real-world application, bringing current commercial interior design experience directly into each course.
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