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Sydney Grow
Director of MarketingAs Director of Marketing, Sydney ensures our marketing goals are met through budget oversight, developing marketing strategies, and implementing marketing plans. Her experience includes serving as marketing manager for a full-service residential and commercial real estate developer, interior design firm and as an account executive with a Ft. Myers-based advertising agency. In her free time, Sydney enjoys being on the water with her husband and two great danes.
Ben Corace
VP of SalesBen Corace joins our team bringing decades of sales experience and market knowledge. His knowledge spans across the board from general contractor, developer to sales. In his role as Vice President of Sales, Ben is responsible for sales and market penetration, finding growth opportunities by developing new and existing client relationships. Expanding our services into new markets and increasing our cabinetry and interior design project portfolio.
Mercy Tielves
Staff AccountantMercy has over 20 years of experience working in the accounting department for interior design firms and builders. Her experience ranges from managing payables, receivables and creating monthly financial reporting. In her role as staff accountant, Mercy is responsible for managing payables, receivables, client billing and other related accounting duties.
Cruz Olivarez
Assistant Project ManagerAs the assistant project manager, Cruz plays a vital role in ensuring cabinetry is installed seamlessly. His daily responsibilities include supervising field deliveries and installs, maintaining quality control, reviewing plans and scheduling work. Cruz comes to us with experience in both custom cabinetry and closets making him a perfect fit for this role.
Krystal Matrishion
Director of CabinetryKrystal Matrishion brings over 20 years of experience in custom cabinetry to EDGE. She started her career in remodeling, working closely with family of whom are master woodworkers. During this time Krystal gained vast knowledge in the engineering and construction of cabinetry. With her expertise Krystal can design and execute high-end cabinetry and adapt quickly to new techniques and trends. As a Cabinet Designer Krystal is responsible for working with clients to create forward thinking designs, create 3D renderings and managing each project from start to finish. In her free time Krystal enjoys watching her children’s sporting events and traveling with her family.
Danielle Poe
Director of Business DevelopmentNaples native Danielle Poe joins EDGE with more than 10 years of sales experience. Raised in a family of luxury real estate connoisseurs, she began her career began as a Florida-licensed Realtor® and member of a top-producing team closing more than $180 million in volume per year. Danielle also led new home sales for LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH), where she received the coveted Salesperson of the Year Award in 2021 for the Nashville, Tennessee division. As Director of Business Development, Danielle creates and executes business plans for sales and market penetration, cultivates relationships with industry partners and organizes marketing events to build awareness of EDGE and its services.
Hailey Whewell
Cabinet DesignerHailey Whewell has nearly 10 years of experience in high-end residential and commercial cabinetry. She has created custom cabinetry for a wide range of clients such as builders, contractors, interior designers, and homeowners. As a cabinet designer, Hailey is responsible for working with clients to bring their design goals to life. She collaborates in the design and production of cabinetry, as well as creates 3D renderings and so much more. She strives to create something unique for each client. Her favorite quote is, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” -Picasso
Alecia Thompson
Cabinet DesignerAlecia brings over 20 years of experience to EDGE. Throughout her career Alecia has mastered every detail that goes into cabinetry design from meeting with clients, designing custom cabinetry to installation and project management – Alecia can do it all! As a cabinet designer she will play a vital role in collaborating with the EDGE team in cabinet and closet design and production; keeping up to date on project drawings and orders, allowing for a seamless process from start to finish.
Angela Fronto
Interior Design ExpeditorAngela Fronto is the interior design expeditor/project coordinator at EDGE. In her role, Angela is responsible for designing and implementing an ideal visitor experience, including guest management, representing the company to the public, assisting the interior design team with expediting, collecting information and overseeing office-and company-related requirements such as the coordination of meetings, new vendor setup and various insurance-related assignments. Angela is fluent in both English and Hungarian and has a degree in law.
Johanne Vincent
Interior Design Project CoordinatorJohanne Vincent was raised in Quebec, Canada and went to fashion and textile school in Montreal. She traveled the world while working in the fashion industry for over 25 years. Johanne then went into interior product design for seven years, and eventually moved to Naples where she worked at Robb & Stucky, K2 Design and Romanza. Her design experience makes her perfect for the interior design project coordinator role where she provides administrative and clerical support to the interior design team including maintaining vendor relationships, client proposals, order materials, assistance with installations and client presentations.
Belle Fortte
Interior DesignerBelle is a dedicated professional with more than 10 years of experience in all stages of Design. She comes to EDGE with an extensive background in luxury residential, hospitality and commercial interiors, architectural design, and interior design project management. Fully proficient in English and Spanish, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the National University of Mar del Plata, Argentina. In her role as Interior Designer, Belle is responsible for creating sophisticated, functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing designs by assessing space requirements, conceptualizing, and sketching plans, selecting finishes and fixtures, determining optimal furniture placement, sourcing and procuring decorative pieces, all while adhering to relevant blueprint, building code, and inspection requirements.
Luann Powers-Gliwski
Interior DesignerLuann Powers-Gliwski has been creating unique interior spaces for the last 20 years. Luann strives to create thoughtful and timeless interiors. When working with her clients she considers every detail, from the architectural elements to the layout of each space. Her dynamic and detailed approach is a great addition to our growing interior design division. Luann is a NCIDQ certified, Florida licensed interior designer.
Adriene Ged
Director of Interior DesignWith a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Georgia Southern, Adriene has worked with notable home builders in Florida. Her projects include both renovations and award-winning custom homes. Knowing how a client lives helps her balance individual aesthetics with functionality. Her lifestyle approach to design results in layered, textured spaces that feel unique, sophisticated and welcoming. Outside of work, she can be found relaxing by the lake or watching her children’s sporting events.
Karen Velasco-Carter
Director of Architectural Services | Lead Cabinet DesignerAs Director of Architectural Services, Karen Velasco-Carter plays a vital role in the EDGE process. Karen works with clients to help bring their vision to life, whether that is custom cabinetry or reconfiguring a space within their home. She is a cabinet designer as well as a space creator, and when it comes to remodeling, she is the one designing the new space. With a bachelor’s degree in architecture and previous experience as an architectural designer for two prominent design studios, Karen has over a decade of industry experience. She is also an AIA associate and a certified general contractor. She spends her free time with family, traveling, playing tennis and dancing.
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