Sarah Fogarty – Design Consultant
Prior to her formal training at the American Intercontinental University in Atlanta, Sarah spent her young life in the shadow of her mother who has been in the interior design field for years in the Atlanta market. Her hands on experience under the tutelage of her mother prepared her for transitioning the broad ranges of formal art expressions into the practical applications of the real world.
Sarah has been in the industry for eight years as an artist, designer and buyer. She has participated as a designer for the Roswell Women’s Show Homes. With her outlook on design that is based upon creating an artistic adventure working with different textures, colors, finishes and furnishings she has designed exteriors and interiors of many homes in Atlanta. She states her mission as, “getting to know my clients and creating a pleasant home environment that reflects their own unique lifestyle and personalities.”
An outdoor person, Sarah enjoys her dogs, hiking, camping and painting.
Jimmy Jordan – Project Manager
With more than 25 years of experience in the millwork industry, Jimmy brings a wealth of knowledge to the Insidesign team. Since receiving his degree in Architectural Engineering from Southern Technical Institute in Marietta, Jimmy has developed an impressive career in the industry, including owning a residential construction company. Jimmy has managed the production of custom architectural millwork, windows, doors, stairs, as well as custom cabinets for various Atlanta millwork companies. Prior to joining Insidesign, Jimmy established and managed a new millwork division for Jasper Lumber & Components.
Jimmy is married with twin boys. Jimmy became an Eagle Scout at age fourteen and is a volunteer Scout leader working with his sons to achieve their Eagle rank.
Tricia Lent – Kitchen and Bath Designer
After working several years in accounting Tricia decided to make a career change. She had a small business painting murals and had done volunteer decorative painting for a local pre-kindergarten class. Due to her natural affinity for art and design, Tricia chose to return to college to pursue a degree in interiors. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Gwinnett Technical College. While at Gwinnett Tech, she was a member of the National Vocational Technical Honor Society and was one of the first students from a two-year college to win the ASID Silver Award in their Student Group Competition. Prior to graduation, Tricia was approached by the Home Depot to become a kitchen and bath designer. Since then, she has gone on to design residential and commercial kitchens and baths for a wide range of clientele at RCS and Diversified Cabinet Distributors.
When not working at Insidesign, Tricia enjoys painting, sewing and design; but most importantly, spending time with her husband of 17 years, Rick, and their three children, Kiersten, Madison, and Wyatt.
William “Bill” Longino – Territory Sales Rep
Since his father had been in the building material business for 34 years, it was only natural that Bill would pursue his career in that field. So, after graduating from the University of Georgia, Bill has worked almost exclusively around the building industry, from selling new home warranties to selling all types of building materials.
While Bill enjoys his work, he also likes to spend as much time as possible with his wife and their three teenage children. As a former captain of the UGA Swim Team, Bill is an active participant in outdoor sports, especially mountain biking and slalom water skiing.
Tim Odom – Senior Design Consultant
Having spent 22 years in the field, Tim thinks of architectural as his dream and passion rather than his career. He has owned his own successful design build company, designed the kitchen product line for Berkeley Mills, and was senior designer for Poggenpohl, the world’s oldest cabinet manufacturer. He has designed for numerous celebrities and Fortune 500 executives, and his designs have been featured in some of the most prestigious dwelling publications as well as trade publications in the US and Europe. Most recently, Tim has focused on incorporating sustainable design elements into his work and employed the principles of feng shui for a variety of clients. He holds a degree in Business Management and is a member of NKBA, NARI, the Human Rights Campaign, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Tim’s outside interests include travel, gardening, camping, scuba, and involvement in charitable causes.
Amy Pennington – Controller
Amy Pennington brings a unique background to her role with Insidesign. The eldest daughter of Koetter Woodworking’s CEO, Randy Koetter, developed an early understanding of the finances of the business her grandparents founded in their home 50 years ago. Her first jobs were in the Koetter Woodworking offices, where she learned basic principles of finance and budgeting. From there, Amy went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting, which she used in positions of increasing responsibility at KPMG LLP and Harman/Becker Automotive Systems in Indiana.
Amy joined Koetter Woodworking in April of 2006 where she learned the nuts and bolts of opening and running a wood products showroom from the perspective of both the distributor and the builder, an experience that gave her tremendous insight for the role of Controller with Insidesign. Since 2007, Amy has partnered with Seth to bring to life the first retail location of the 10,000-square-foot showroom in Atlanta’s Perimeter Place.
Amy and her husband, Seth, have two daughters, Sadi and Emme. Sadi was born on 7.7.07 and Emme was born on 8.8.08, the same week the showroom opened.
Seth Pennington – President of Insidesign
Seth Pennington, a native of Sellersburg, Indiana, grew up within miles 10 miles of Koetter Woodworking, and worked for Koetter while in college. After graduation from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana with a degree in marketing, he worked for AFLAC in Sales and Sales Management.
Seth joined Koetter Woodworking in January of 2006 to help lead the development of the new concept of Insidesign. After two years of research and then writing the business plan for the new retail concept, Seth was named Director of Sales and Marketing for Insidesign in July 2007.
Seth has worked very closely with Koetter Woodworking and some of Koetter Woodworking’s top customers to validate the need for a new store concept like Insidesign. After leading the real estate team and finding the location for the new showroom, he has managed the build out of the showroom, orchestrated the partnership development with local custom home builders and interviewed and hired the staff of Insidesign.
Seth took over the role of President of Insidesign this year. He continues to build the business through exploring new opportunities, planning for future development and challenging the status quo.
Seth and his wife, Amy, have two daughters, Sadi and Emme. Sadi was born on 7.7.07 and Emme was born on 8.8.08, the same week the showroom opened.
John H. Reynolds – Territory Sales Representative
John, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, has nearly 30 years of experience in sales or in sales management within the building industry. His primary focus has been in the window and door segment of the industry providing designers, builders, remodelers and end users with quality products and outstanding service. He started out in Birmingham with J. F. Day a Pella Window and Door Distributor in 1981 and rose from an Area Sales Representative to Areas Sales Manager. As the result of hard work and successful client relationships John received numerous awards throughout his career with the Day organization including the prestigious Top Commercial Sales Leader for 2006. In 2007 he joined Pella Southeast in Duluth, GA and was responsible for sales and account management in the trade segment including residential new construction and remodeling. John has joined the Insidesign Team to get back to a broader, more “hands on” interface with the building industry.
John is married, has two grown daughters, loves to travel and tries to stay in shape so he can excel at his true passion ~~ golf.
Sandy Slezak – Kitchen and Bath Designer
Sandy’s motivation for becoming a kitchen and bath designer stemmed from her long-time love of cooking. In her work her greatest pleasure comes when a client returns and tells her how much more fun it is to cook, entertain, and spend time in her new kitchen. Sandy is a graduate of the University of Chicago and has a diverse background including the design and fabrication of draperies and upholstery for the film industry and television productions. She has focused on designing kitchens and baths for the last eleven years and has completed certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer with the NKBA. Sandy’s attention to detail is reflected in the jewelry she designs in her spare time.
Her other loves are designing and building stained glass windows, gardening and travel.
Jan Walters – Sales and Marketing Coordinator
A "well traveled" and highly experienced marketing and product development professional, Jan brings a tremendous amount of organizational and communication skills to our team. She has first-hand experience on the supplier side of the construction industry, including building spec homes in the Atlanta area, where she currently lives. Jan's past experience includes time spent in product development and brand management for Whirlpool Corporation. She has also spent several years in outside sales calling on builders, dealers, and distributors.
Jan is actively involved in the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the National Association of The Remodeling Industry (NARI).
Jan is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a BS/BA degree in marketing. When she’s not working for Insidesign, Jan enjoys gardening, entertaining at her home and working on her golf game.
Sharon Markey Wilkins – Territory Sales Representative
2009 will mark Sharon’s 30th year in the residential design field. As a Bachelor of Science graduate of Miami University of Oxford, Ohio, Sharon started her career with KBG Interiors of Dunwoody, Georgia where she was responsible for the materials and finish selection for their builder clients in various price ranges. Her career path in interior design took her into several other design houses and gave her extensive experience in selecting and purchasing furniture and accessories for retail sales, model and show home design, resort design and additional builder interface.
Prior to coming on board with Insidesign, Sharon managed her own company, Sharon Wilkins Interiors for 14 years. “Associating with Insidesign will let me get back to doing what I enjoy most,” Sharon said, “meeting with the individual client and focusing on their wants and expectations, whether they are builders or homeowners.”
She and her husband Dan, who is a residential builder, have one daughter, Kathleen. Sharon enjoys antiquing and touring historic cities and homes.
Bruce Robb – Estimator
Profile to come!
Bill McLain – Territory Sales Representative
Barbara Shelton, CKD, Allied ASID, CAPS – Lead Designer
Barbara is a Certified Kitchen Designer thru the National Kitchen and Bath Association, an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Design and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Barbara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Florida State University.
Academic credentials with the “hands on” seasoning that brings a unique thoroughness to each project that she undertakes. Prior to joining the design team at Insidesign, Barbara had her own business, Barbara Shelton Design, LLC for the past eight years. She is personally involved in each of her projects from initial concept, to design, to specific product selection through the final installation.
She has served as the treasurer of the Georgia Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and is the current president of NKBA.
In her free time she enjoys her family, travel, architecture, gardening and the family dog, Rodney.
Jackie Akers – Lead Designer
A former Floridian, Jackie came to the Atlanta area to attend Fashion College and began a career in retail. After realizing a true passion for the arts, Jackie decided to return to college and was accepted into the Interior Design program at the University of GA. She began her design career as an intern for an award winning Atlanta design-build firm and after graduating from UGA, was offered a full-time position. Since then, she has gained knowledge in the kitchen and bath industry working for a new home builder, designing cabinetry for a high end custom cabinet shop, and continuing her education through the NKBA.
Jackie enjoys working closely with clients and strives to enhance their lives by creating functional spaces that reflect the personalities of the homeowners. Design offers the perfect balance of technical and creative outlets. Each new project brings a unique and exciting challenge. One of her designs was recently featured on the cover of Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine.
Jackie loves music and enjoys keeping fit with aerobics, kickboxing, and walking the trails at nearby parks. She and her husband Dwight of 23 years enjoy the outdoors, grilling and watching movies on their patio. They have two children, Andrew who is studying at Ga Southern, and Brandon who is active playing tee-ball and basketball.
Bill Wilson
Having been influenced by my father; a professional portrait painter, I decided to study art. I attended The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pa. from 1974-79, where I won a traveling scholarship to Europe. Though I was a drawing and painting major, my first love had always been sculpture and architectural details.
After graduating I returned home to Birmingham, Alabama, where I started working as a mural painter and teacher in schools under a government grant program called CETA. After the grant ended I started working for a commercial casework company, working in the shop and installing cabinets and trim in the field. That was the beginning of my career in architectural millwork.
Now for almost 30 years I have been estimating, bidding, managing and designing high-end interior and exterior architectural millwork. It has been a privilege to work with so many talented people on some truly magnificent projects. This business never gets old. It’s involves team work and exposes you to almost all aspects of construction. It continues to challenge and inspire my imagination and provides me with the opportunity for doing architectural drawings.
Recently married and relocated to Athens, Georgia. I hope to develop new relationships where I can use my experience to help customers achieve the aesthetics they seek in the fine art of architectural millwork.
When not working I enjoy being with family, traveling, cooking, music, college football and to- many other things I can’t afford and don’t have time to do. Most of all I thank God for all he has given me.
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