Board Member Bios
Executive & Board Member Bios
The Current 2011-2012 Virginia Chapter Leaders are:
President : Mary Katherine Crouch, ASID, LEED AP
Mary Katherine Crouch is a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology from Florida State University. In her role as an interior designer and project manager for KSA Interiors in Richmond, VA, Mary Katherine specializes in design for Senior Living facilities and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). As an advocate of professional design organizations, Mary Katherine is a Professional Member of ASID and has served on the Virginia Chapter board as Communications Director and President-Elect.
President Elect: Beth Young, ASID
Beth graduated from the Interior Design Internship in Denver, Colorado following her BA in psychology/sociology at the University of Denver. She successfully passed the NCIDQ exam in 1977 and has been a professional member of ASID since that time, serving as Colorado Chapter president in 1982-84. Starting at an office furniture dealership and then with two national design firms in Denver, she designed or served as project manager for large-scale corporate interiors projects for 8 years. After moving to Staunton, Virginia, large-scale corporate interiors were no longer an option. She and her husband Rich started their family and Beth started the interior design program at Mary Baldwin College based on the FIDER (now CIDA) guidelines in 1986. She stayed connected while raising her family and teaching by bringing students to ASID events, also serving as Ethics and Appellations chair in 1996-97 and as the MBC representative to the board 1986-2007.
By Design, Beth’s private practice, was started in 1996 and has included both commercial and residential projects in and around the state. Since leaving Mary Baldwin, she’s been able to focus on her design work as well as other volunteer activities including serving as chair of the Staunton Electoral Board.
Communications Director: Amy Gallo, Allied Member ASID
Amy started her journey with ASID when she was a student at James Madison University. She was the 2003 Student Representative to the Board and loves the opportunities and friendships she created while holding that position. After graduation, Amy moved to the Metro DC area where she took a job as a designer for Reico Kitchen & Bath. After four years of non-stop commuting, Amy and her husband moved to Richmond where she continued on with Reico. She loves working hand-in-hand with her clients when selecting finishes and planning the layouts for their kitchens and baths. She has also enjoyed designing multiple displays for the showroom and loves the chance to add a bit of contemporary spice to the traditional Richmond market. When not at work, Amy enjoys remodeling her own home, as well as hiking and camping with her friends and family… when time allows.
Director at Large: Jim Bohn, CID, ASID
Jim Bohn, CID, ASID, is the Manager of the Carilion Design Group, a Certified Interior Designer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Professional Member of the American Society of Interior Designers. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from VA Tech and has been with Carilion for 25 years.
Jim is known for his outspoken passion for all forms of design. During his tenure with Carilion, he and his team have been responsible for the total facility design of the Westlake, Colonial and Vinton Family Practices as well as the addition to the Roanoke Athletic Center and the collaborative project to design and construct the replacement facility for Giles Community Hospital. They have been responsible for many interior build outs and renovations including the Carilion Clinic Boardroom and the new home for Jefferson College of Health Sciences at Carilion Community Hospital. His award winning team has been published for their work on the Mountain View Café at CRMH and interiors for Java the Hutt as well as the new Giles Community Hospital in Healthcare Design magazine. His commitment to education and the community are evident in his continued participation as an ASID Liaison and mentor to Interior Design Students at Radford University as well as his fundraising efforts each year for ASID and Habitat for Humanity.
Financial Director, Anne Lindstrom Moore, ASID, LEED AP
Anne Lindstrom Moore is a Certified Interior Designer at AECOM with over 5 years of experience in the interior design industry. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech, a LEED Accredited Professional, and holds an NCIDQ certificate. Anne has worked on interiors projects for commercial, federal, and higher education clients. Her past employers include Perkins + Will in Washington DC and Charlotte NC, and Clark Nexsen in Roanoke Va. She is an active member of the community serving as the ASID Southwest Regional Chair, a member of the White Elephant committee, and a member of the Roanoke Valley Junior League.
Anne, her husband Hunter, and dog Beasley, enjoy camping, canoeing, traveling, and Virginia Tech Football!
Membership Director: Kristin Hart, Allied Member ASID
Kristin Hart is a 2010 graduate of Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland where she received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Interior Design. She is an allied member of ASID and is working as a Project Manager for Applied Management Engineering, Inc. in Virginia Beach where her focus is on accessibility and existing building condition assessments. Kristin also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in Ocean Engineering. She served for seven years as a naval officer before separating from the Navy and going back to school for Interior Design. Kristin has been actively involved in ASID in both Maryland and Virginia. She was awarded the Student Representative to the Board of the Year award by ASID National in 2009. Since relocating to Virginia in 2010 with her husband who is still on active duty, she volunteered to be the ASID Virginia Emerging Professionals Chairperson. She has since stepped-in to become the Membership Director for 2011-2012 and is very excited about growing the Virginia Chapter and spreading enthusiasm for ASID.
Kristin is married to Bryan Hart, an active duty naval officer, and they live in Virginia Beach with their four year-old Havanese, Deuce. They enjoy travelling, spending time together on the beach (when Bryan is not out to sea), playing volleyball and catching up with friends. They have lived in California, Maryland and Virginia during their time in the Navy. Kristin is originally from Patuxent River, Maryland.
Professional Development Director: Matthew Lee, CID, ASID, LEED AP
Matthew is a 2007 Cornell University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. An exposure to city planning while working in San Diego led him to also pursue a Minor in City and Regional Planning. He has been involved with ASID by serving the Hampton Roads Chapter as the White Elephant Committee Chair in 2010 and 2011. Since 2007, Matthew has practiced at Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Co. in Norfolk, VA focusing on design for higher education.
In Norfolk, Matthew lives with a revolving cast of characters and animals. When not working, he can be found enjoying time with friends and family, surfing, rock climbing, cycling, or roaming the neighborhood with his Yellow Lab, Neptune.
Student Rep to the Board: Denise Pendleton, Student Member ASID, LEED GA
I have been on the Dean’s List every semester since freshman year and will be graduating in May 2012. Currently, I am the President of Virginia Tech’s ASID student chapter organization-IDEAS (Interior Design for Education and Sustainability). I am involved with the Student Advisory Committee for Residence Life and Dining, club powder puff football, and BCM (Baptist Collegiate Administries). In March 2011, I attended KEM Studio in Kansas City, MO- a Virginia Tech sponsored studio. While being an active student, I think it is important to make time for yourself. Running, cooking, scrap-booking, and being a licensed cosmetologist are other creative outlets I enjoy in my spare time. I love being surrounded by people and jump at the chance to meet someone new. I hope to take my spark for sustainable design to a quaint firm where I can jump right in with two eager hands not afraid to get dirty!
Chapter Administrator: Sharlyn Underwood, ASID, LEED AP BD+C (Not a Board Member)
In addition to serving as Chapter Administrator, Sharlyn currently runs her own consulting business, Sharlyn Underwood, ASID, LEED AP. Some of her clients include the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), H2 Ecodesign and Community Housing Partners.
Over the years, Sharlyn has held numerous board positions within ASID including past-president of the ASID Virginia Chapter. She served on the ASID Sustainable Design Council – a six member national council. Sharlyn is a LEED Accredited Professional. She is past-chair (a position she held for three years) and a founding board member of the USGBC Southwest Virginia Chapter. She juried for the North Carolina Sustainable Design Competition in 2006. She was an inaugural member of the Radford University Interior Design Advisory Board. While in furniture sales, she served as president of the New River Valley Founders Chapter of Business Network International.
Sharlyn is the happy mother of a very cute little guy, Thacker, who was born in 2007. She also loves hiking, camping, listening to live music, and spending time with her dog, Sprout. Constantly pursuing her green passion, Sharlyn gardens with native plants, seeks books by inspiring authors (Rachel Carson, Barbara Kingsolver), and strives to live green in her personal life.
