The Artisan Design Group Team

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As Founder and President of Artisan Design Group, and pioneer of the National Design Center Forums, Jaimi Julian Thompson has worked in the New Residential Home Building & Design Industry for the past 21 years. She has been responsible both strategic growth and daily operations of builder-owned and independent Design Centers, including sales, operations, showrooms, vendor programs and installation. In 2004, she opened the nation's first Urban Design Studio in downtown San Diego which continues to vanguard unique design center offerings.

Jaimi consults nationally with Builders, Design Centers and Manufacturers servicing the new home industry, providing design center consultation and training programs for all levels of the new home option process. She speaks at Conventions and Seminars across the country, and has been featured in numerous magazines and publications. Jaimi is also an award-winning interior designer, known for the creation of customer-centric interiors and sales environments.

Scott joined ADG in April 2004. During his seventeen years of running national and regional sales organizations for Instrumentarum Inc, he was responsible for strategic planning, expansion and national sales growth throughout the United States. Scott has a BBA double major in Marketing and Management from James Madison University.

After graduating from the Design Institute of San Diego with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Cheyne spent several years in Hospitality Design, including space planning, color design, finish specifications and custom details. As her experience with Residential Design increased, she found herself drawn to the one on one experience with homeowners, helping their vision become a reality.  ADG's unique portfolio of services proved a perfect match for both Cheyne's contract experience and her passion for residential interiors.

Melinda joined the residential homebuilding industry nearly 14 years ago. In that time, she has worked with both national and regional homebuilders in several areas of the business including design, options coordination/pricing, purchasing & estimating. Melinda also managed the strategic and operational functions of a $10M homebuilding support products company. She was also the Vice President of Design for a regional homebuilder in Atlanta and was responsible for facilitating the overall design, build-out and day-to-day operations of their design studio.

Most recently Melinda oversees national sales for ADG. In her role she works with land owners, developers, builders, designers and vendors to effectively market the company’s offerings including: contract design, showroom design, builder market services as well as performance systems.

Sara Kilburn has fifteen years experience in sales and marketing and ten years experience in the interior design profession covering the Home Building, Commercial, Residential and Hospitality Industries. Whether programming soft goods for nationally renown resorts or overseeing model installations for clients such as Toll Brothers and Ryland Homes, Sara’s drive, vision and work ethic were always highly valued assets by her clients.

As Director of Sales for Artisan Design Group in the Southwest Region of the United States, Sara represents ADG’s national and regional award winning interior design and design center services to homebuilders and developers, and as well as their contract design services for both commercial and hospitality venues. She is also active in the Building Industry as Immediate Past President of the SMC ( Sales and Marketing Council) of San Diego, Co-Chaired the 2010 ICON Awards and founded the SCLG (Southern California Leads Group).
 

Chandler joined Artisan Design Group after working with Mancini Duffy, a commercial architecture and interior design firm in New York City. In addition to this past professional experience, she gained an appreciation for residential design at an early age by being active in her family’s building endeavors and by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. She graduated with honors from Florida State University with a B.S. in Interior Design. Chandler is a LEED® Accredited Professional, and is passionate about educating others on sustainable design.

Candace has over fifteen years experience in both retail and travel industries. Her extensive administrative background and her passion for interior design are vital components in delivering the design experience that will continue to inspire and delight Artisan Design Group clients.

Dave is a senior electrical engineer/programmer who has worked in the network communications and aerospace industries over the past 23 years. Dave is responsible for ADG's computers, networks, multimedia displays and the ADG web site. Dave holds a BA in Computer Science with a minor in Physics from the University of California San Diego. www.lsidave.com

Buster (left) and Brandy (right) joined the company in April 2004. They were adopted at 10 weeks of age from a litter of 12. Both are miniature terriers.