Heather Kirk, Owner / Principal, Kirk Riley Design & current ASID WA State Chapter President

Specializing in vintage residential renovations, Heather strives for the long life of remodeled spaces and uses color, pattern and a creative mix of materials to create award-winning designs. She works on whole home projects, kitchen and bath remodels, and custom furnishings. When it comes to the kitchen, she loves selecting appliances. “It’s like buying small cars – shiny with cool features.”

Heather has remodeled homes in and around Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and Southern California. Her work has been featured in magazines and television, both locally and nationally. She is the current ASID WA State Chapter President and a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Shefali Thomas, Principal Designer and Architect, Design & Elevate

PROUD MEMBER OF OUR FIND A DESIGNER PROGRAM

Shefali is the Principal Designer at Design & Elevate, blending her architectural background with a Master’s in Interior Design from Washington State University. With experience at a global design firm and contributions to award-winning residential and commercial projects, she brings a polished, thoughtful approach to every space. Her passion lies in creating environments that feel deeply personal, functional, and inspiring.

Matt Van Damm, Partner, Terrene Homes

Matthew Van Damm’s experience spans over 19 years and includes work on over 75 condominium, multi-family and mixed-use developments in the Pacific Northwest, New York City and residential markets across the country. He joined Terrene in 2020 as a Partner. Prior to joining Terrene, Matthew was the Vice President of New Developments at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, where he led the planning, design, marketing, positioning and sales, of over a dozen of the region’s leading condominiums. Before arriving in Seattle, he was a Partner and the Executive Vice President of Marketing + Design at Naftali Group in NYC, one of the most active real estate developers in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He also served as the founding member and Director of Operations at Town Residential, a real estate brokerage startup in Manhattan that he helped grow to 10 offices and 600 agents and staff in three years. Matthew maintains his real estate Broker’s license in New York and has also been an active investor in real estate technology startups.

Jay Kipp, Founding Director & Managing Broker, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

As a senior broker at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty with over 21 years of experience in residential brokerage throughout the Greater Seattle area, Jay Kipp brings unmatched expertise in valuation, market analysis, marketing, finance, and capital markets. His long-standing relationships with real estate developers, appraisers, lenders, and builders keep his clients abreast of current market trends.

From 2018 through 2025, Jay has been ranked the #1 Broker by sales volume at Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty’s Seattle office. In 2022, he was recognized as the #1 Broker companywide and the #2 Broker across all brokerages statewide by The Wall Street Journal | RealTrends. His client base includes managers to C-level executives at some of the Pacific Northwest’s largest corporations, placing him in the top 1% of brokers nationwide by volume.

Holland Stephens, Principal / Owner, Holland Stephens Interiors & President, Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Northwest Chapter

Holland Stephens has been in the interior design and construction industry for 18 years with positions held in both residential and commercial interior and architecture firms. A graduate with art and interior design degrees from the University of Oregon school of art and architecture and Bellevue college, she is also an Allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and is the President of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art Northwest chapter (ICAA NW). Holland also owns her own full service, boutique, interior design firm specializing in developing luxurious, bespoke interiors.

The Pacific Northwest regional chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art mission endeavors to promote the renewal of interest in classical and traditional architecture, and the allied arts.

Anna Popov, Founder / Principal Designer, Interiors by Popov

Anna Popov is the Founder and Principal Designer of Interiors by Popov, an award-winning Bellevue-based design studio recognized for highly personalized spaces that balance beauty, function, and craftsmanship. Named by Architectural Digest as one of Seattle’s leading designers, Anna brings a distinctive point of view, exceptional technical expertise, and a deep understanding of how thoughtful design shapes daily life.

At the heart of her practice is Home as a Support System, a proprietary design theory that reframes residential design as a strategic tool for enhancing restoration, performance, and quality of life. Influenced by years spent living and working in some of the world’s most culturally diverse and design-forward cities, Anna draws on enduring European principles of design and craftsmanship to create spaces that are timeless, functional, and deeply personal.

Bobby Graham, Founder / CEO, NW Roots Construction

Bobby Graham is the CEO of NW Roots Construction, a Central Washington-based builder and developer specializing in luxury homes, thoughtful design, and high-quality craftsmanship. His career began in the United States Air Force as a structural journeyman and grew into leadership roles across construction, facilities management, healthcare infrastructure, Department of Defense projects, and international operations in the Middle East.

His development experience includes multifamily housing, apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes, with current work throughout Central Washington, including custom homes in Suncadia/Tumble Creek and The Residence’s at Suncadia Social, a walkable neighborhood of row homes and bungalows designed around connection, mountain living, and community. Bobby is the immediate past president of the Central Washington Home Builders Association and serves on the board of the Kittitas Valley Healthcare Foundation.

Marianne Francis, Global Real Estate Advisor, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

Marianne Francis is an artist, citizen, and innovator. She proudly bears the Sotheby’s International Realty® name, harnessing worldwide recognition and prestige for her clients. A top-producing agent with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty®, Marianne has proven herself a force to be reckoned with. Last year, she closed over $23M in sales volume, with an average sales price of $2.7M.

As an artist, Marianne brings a creative approach to problem-solving, further strengthened by her certification in Art as a Global Business: The Value of Art, which provides a sophisticated understanding of the global art market, valuation, and the forces that drive prestige and demand. Paired with her designation as a Certified Master Negotiation Expert (CMNE), she is a formidable advocate for both buyers and sellers.