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SUSAN TODEBUSH
, EVP and general
manager at MDC, appreciates the deep bench
of talent our design community offers and she
loves to tell the stories of how well-designed
spaces make our lives better. A former
designer herself, she has been busy renovating
her own 1930s-era home – with lots of help
and advice from MDC’s showroom experts.
WHITNEY GILLESPIE
, VP of leasing, is
excited about her move from the Merchandise
Mart in Chicago to Michigan Design Center.
She is amazed at the burgeoning renaissance
taking place in Detroit and of the potential for
MDC’s tenants and design community. Having
recently purchased a downtown condo on the
Detroit River, she is happy to showcase some of the offerings to be
acquired here.
JEFF AISEN
is MDC’s CFO and CPG (Chief
Photo Guy), gaining design and photo
inspiration from his travels. Having just
returned from Japan, he’s now preparing for a
trip to West Africa. With his camera in hand,
Jeff can be seen roaming the halls of MDC,
the streets of Huntington Woods, and at
many charity events.
CHERYL BEISEL
, MDC’s concierge,
supports the marketing team with special
events and group tours. She especially enjoys
the creative process and interacting with our
guests, designers, and showrooms. Cheryl
has been active in the performing arts
since childhood, primarily singing, and is
energized by all artistic forms.
Marketing Specialist
CRAIG ARGENTI
is going into his fourth year at MDC and
still finds himself in awe of the possibilities
offered through MDC’s showrooms. A
true believer in the adage “laughter is the
best medicine,” Craig often turns up at
local venues catching his favorite comedy
acts. He also enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with
friends and family.
Special Events and Resource Center Manager
EMILY CRAWFORD
is excited to continue
to build her relationships with designers,
showrooms, and newcomers to Michigan
Design Center. Emily enjoys learning about
new trends in the industry, and shopping the
showrooms’ new products.
GEORGE BULANDA
, MDC’s director of
marketing and communications, was happy
to write about Art | Harrison’s impressive
design of a high-rise condo in the Gold Coast
neighborhood of Chicago, a city he frequently
visits. “I usually stay at a friend’s 1920s
apartment that’s just a stone’s throw away from
this sleek contemporary condo,” he says. “One of the things I like
most about Chicago is its remarkable architectural diversity.”
An MDC veteran of 11 years, Art Director
BARB CAMERON
has brought her design
and creative skills to every issue of
Michigan
Design Center @home
. Barb holds a Bachelor
of Fine Arts degree and has worked in
advertising design her entire career. In her
spare time, she sews pillows, bags, and quilts
for friends and family made from Michigan Design Center fabrics.