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Caroline Tyler DeCesare
Principal, ASID
Caroline Tyler DeCesare, a fourth-generation Arizona native, founded DeCesare Design Group, Inc. in 2008. Housed in a newly renovated building in Gilbert, DDG, Inc. specializes in both luxury residential and hospitality projects.
Caroline received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the School of Architecture at Arizona State University in 2000 after completing the school’s internationally ranked five-year program of study.
Caroline began her design career as an intern at the esteemed Scottsdale design firm of Wiseman & Gale. She had the opportunity to be mentored by Anne Gale and work as a design assistant and then project designer under Donna Vallone.
In 2001, when Donna Vallone founded Vallone Design, Caroline followed as a lead designer and was instrumental in launching the new firm. As project designer of both residential and commercial projects Caroline gained
invaluable experience in many different styles and locales.
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Nicole Grkovic
Project Designer
Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Arizona State University 2004
10+ years experience in architecture and interior design
Joined Team 2010
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Michelle Drake
Project Designer
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Arizona State University 2010
8+ years experience in Interior Design
Joined Team 2013
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Kelsey Hunzeker
Project Designer
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University with Summa Cum Laude Honors
15+ years of interior design experience
Joined Team 2008
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Kathryn Brower
Project Designer
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Northern Arizona University with Magna Cum Laude Honors
Interned at DDG and Worked at an Architectural Firm in College
Joined Team 2017
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Adalynn Hassell
Design Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Northern Arizona University with a Minor in Art History 2021.
Joined Team 2021
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Elizabeth Aguilar
Design Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Arizona State University 2021
Joined Team 2021
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Liana Sugarman
Design Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Vanguard University
AAS in Interior Design from Scottsdale Community College
8+ years in the Construction industry
Joined Team 2022
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Abby Meyer
Design Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Northern Arizona University with Summa Cum Laude Honors
Joined Team 2021
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Jenny Young
Office Mom
Attended Brigham Young University and University of Utah
14+ years of office support experience
Joined Team 2014
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Ross DeCesare
Marketing + Social Media
Highschool Diploma from Arizona State University Prep Academy Graduated 2021
Joined team 2018
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Auburn Jones
Client Care
Joined Team 2019
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Francisco P. Icedo II
Architectural Manager
Phoenix Institute of Technology – Architectural Drafting and Design
25+ years in Phoenix Area Architectural design industry
Joined Team 2012
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Emily Cluff
Librarian
Associates Degree in General Studies from Eastern Arizona College in 2020 with President’s List Honors
Joined Team 2022
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Andrea Marie Balke
Logistics Manager
AA Interior Design with 3rd Year Certificate from Scottsdale Community College
10+ years interior design experience 5+ years logistics experience
Joined Team 2009
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Tyler Smith
Logistics Assistant
Joined Team 2021
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Liz Linford
Warehouse Assistant
Joined team 2018
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Laurel Tyler Stangle
CFO
Bachelor of Science in Business from Western International University
20+ years experience in Purchasing 25+ years experience in Business Administration
Joined Team 2009
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Ann Tyler Smith
Accounting
Attended Mesa Community College and Snow College
5+ years of banking experience, 5+ years of accounting experience
Joined Team 2011
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Simon Lukert
Buyer/Expediter
Attended Mesa Community College
40+ years of purchasing experience
Joined Team 2016
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Joanie Whitfield
Purchasing Assistant
Attended Mesa Community College
16 years of Office Manager, HR, and Accounting experience.
Joined Team 2023.