your o’toole team
Michelle O’Toole, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ
president
Philosophy: Making space work by putting the needs of the client first
Inspiration: People who put others first
Design edge: Design that looks effortless, functional and clear
Super power: Ability to listen to clients and create solutions
Favorite hobbies: Spending time with family and devouring a good book
School: Bachelor of Science, Interior Design — University of Missouri, Columbia
Certifications & memberships: Registered Interior Designer | Missouri, LEED AP, NCIDQ certified, IIDA Professional Member
Board Memberships: Board Member Brown Sister Foundation, Facility Member The Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum, Women’s Advisory Board Member Reliance Bank
“Attitude isn’t just a little thing, it’s everything.”
Debbie Stamer
principal, director of interior design
Philosophy: Design is in the details
Experience: 25+ years implementing projects of all sizes, for all types of workplaces and commercial buildings
Crowning moment: Designing the Baltimore Ravens training and admin facility
Secret weapon: Cool and calm personality which clients love
Favorite part of the job: Developing a relationship with the client and coming up with solutions unique to their needs
School: Bachelor of Science, Interior Design — University of Illinois
Certifications & memberships: Buildings and Barriers-Free Certification
“Life isn’t about the destination, but the journey that gets us there.”
Kim Johnson
senior interior designer II
Philosophy: To create a workplace that encourages energy and creativity, a place where people do their best work
Experience: 25+ years designing projects of all sizes, from complete design services and construction management for multi-million dollar facilities, to selecting simple paint colors!
Crowning moment: Project Designer for World Wide Technology’s 200,000 square foot headquarters in St. Louis and multiple global office locations
Work ethic: Develop client relationships based on respect, trust, and confidence
Secret weapon: Faith, hope, and courage
School: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Awards: 2014 Illumination Award of Merit / IES St. Louis Section
Mary Petschel
senior interior designer II
Philosophy: To make a profound impact on the world through compelling and innovative spaces for people
Favorite Hobbies: Traveling to new places and trying new cuisine
Favorite Part of the Job: Finding a solution to a client’s design challenges
Work Ethic: Work Smarter, Not Harder
School: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Maryville University of St. Louis, MO
Certification/Accreditation: NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate
“The life of a designer is a life of fight:
fight against the ugliness.”
-Massimo Vignelli
Alysa Paladino
interior designer
Philosophy: The smallest ideas can make the biggest impact
Inspiration: Encouraging others by showing gratitude and appreciation
Favorite Hobbies: Cooking homemade food with fresh ingredients
Favorite Part of the Job: Being able to interact with new people every day that share the same passion for design
Work Ethic: I am focused and passionate, with the ability to see beyond the surface.
Tech Powers: 3D Renderings, Photoshop, Revit, Auto-Cad
School: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design – Maryville University
Rachel Townsend
interior designer II / Interiors BIM Coordinator
Life Motivation: To be happy
Favorite Thing: Finding fun pieces of antique furniture
Philosophy: Design should always be fun and functional with a pop of color
Favorite Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, watching movies, crafting
Favorite part of the job: Collaborating with co-workers while helping clients achieve their desired design
Tech Powers: 3D Rendering, Auto-Cad, Revit, Photoshop
School: Bachelor of Science, Interior Design – Southern Illinois University Carbondale
“Design, because life is too short for ugly”
Eleanore Burwell
interior designer
Philosophy: Design should speak for its time and place, but aim for timelessness
Favorite Hobbies: Playing sports and hanging out with friends and family
Favorite part of the job: Collaborating with co-workers to create a solution that works well for the client.
Tech Powers: 3D Renderings, Revit, Auto-Cad, InDesign
School: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design – Maryville University
“We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us”- Winston Churchill
Careers
At O’Toole Design Associates, we strive to consistently produce exceptional work for our clientele. While our client’s needs are front-of-mind, we believe our biggest asset is our people. Here at O’Toole, we maintain a collaborative work environment with a positive creative energy enabling our designers to excel.
Send your resume and samples of work to michelle@otooledesign.com