Sales and Interior Design Services

Bob Evanson

Bob has been involved with the home furnishings industry since 1987 and after three years in operations, chose to specialize in sales and design. He was able to use his knowledge of available products and values to be a great help to his customers. Bob's dedication to his career and his clients led him to team up with Ladlows where he has been able to build a loyal clientele that relies on him to guide them to wise buying decisions. He is especially adept at making the shopping experience less confusing and having his clients actually enjoy working on and completing their projects.

Design Philosophy

"I use my knowledge and experience to help my clients achieve a positive and successful result in creating their dream home."

Bob Hughes

Bob attended the University of Utah. After serving in the Army, Bob got involved in real estate and the commercial furniture business. In Salt Lake City, Bob's company worked on many residential and commercial projects. For the last 30 years, Bob has worked in residential furniture sales in the Phoenix area and became an expert in home furnishings. With his knowledge of available resources and products, he has been a sales leader with a loyal, satisfied clientele at Ladlow's for over 25 years.

Design Philosophy

"To guide my clients toward the ultimate tailored home."

Debbie Chema

Debbie was recruited to join the Ladlow's design team for the opening of our Kierland store in 2002. She had used her background in fine art and as an interior design business owner in Michigan to become a leading member of the design community in Arizona. She brought to Ladlow's her enthusiasm for interior design excellence and her expertise that allows her to successfully complete anything from small projects to entire renovations, including many model home projects and special events. Debbie is dedicated to using her design skills to create interiors that thrill her clients, as well as using her attention to detail to make the process go smoothly and the final result exceed expectations.

Design Philosophy

"I am dedicated to bringing the components of good design together with personalized style to create a unique environment for each client."

Gloria Margenau

Gloria has been in love with home furnishings and interior design since before she can remember. As a result, she pursued an education in interior design obtaining a 4-Year Degree from University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee and MATC at Mequon. For over 20 years she has been helping clients with all of their design needs from Country Lodge to Southwest and from Contemporary to Old World. Gloria has been with Ladlow's for over 16 years creating beautiful homes.

Jack Saba

Jack joined Ladlow's sales and design team 8 years ago after 10 years at Robb & Stucky, Scottsdale. He was a top seller there as well as a member of the President's Club. Before that, he was at Marshall Field's Fine Furniture in Chicago, where he was consistently a member of the prestigious "Million Dollar Club" and won the Top Seller Award. He has a wealth of very loyal clients, even from his years in Chicago. In addition to working in a creative industry, Jack also expresses his artistic abilities as a professional musician, playing a unique style of music from many different countries, playing violin, guitar, lute and other stringed instruments. He volunteers at the Musical Instrument Museum.

Design Philosophy

"I like to use my expertise in space planning and furniture placement so that I can utilize what my clients already have with perfect new pieces and allow my client's unique style to shine."

Jaime Rodgers

Jamie graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in Interior Design and a double minor in Art and Architecture. Before moving to Phoenix in 1987 she worked for a design firm in Petoskey Michigan where she specialized in interior design of condos and yachts. Since moving to Phoenix she has worked for two major builders providing interior design for new and model homes. She specializes in working within a customer's budget to achieve the look they have always wanted.

Design Philosophy

"Listen to your client's wants and needs in order to create a beautiful home they will continue to enjoy for many years to come."

Jim Murphy

Jim joined Ladlow's as a sales and design consultant eight years ago, after having worked at Robb & Stucky in Scottsdale for twelve years. During his tenure, Jim was a million dollar producer and part of the presidents club. Jim moved to Arizona from Akron, Ohio. He went to Bowling Green State University where he studied Art history and Interior Design.

Design Philosophy

"I am uniquely able to listen to what the client wants and translate that into a beautiful color palette."

Judy Plunkett

Judy grew up in the home furnishings business. Her family owned multiple furniture stores in the Midwest. In the last ten years, Judy has been involved in sales of home furnishings in the Midwest and Arizona. That experience has given her great practical knowledge and skills that she utilizes today to serve her clients.

Design Philosophy

"The most important part of being a successful design consultant is the ability to help my clients differentiate their wants versus their needs, to make good choices and to create rooms they truly enjoy."

Kathrine Golden

Kathrine has been with Ladlow's for 28 years and is now a key member of our design staff. Her hands-on experience, combined with her interior design degree (specializing in textiles) gives her the ability to deal with all styles of design from soft contemporary to elegant Tuscan. Not only has she completed major projects in Arizona, but also has satisfied clients from Manhattan to Seattle with her passion and excitement for their homes. Her vast product knowledge and attention to detail allows her to create a home tailored to each of her clients’ needs and lifestyles. Being bi-lingual, she is also comfortable working with international clients. Kathrine always works to make the end result more beautiful and functional than the client had ever imagined.

Design Philosophy

"My specialty is to make each client’s home a special place to relax, entertain, and make memories."

Kay Fischer

Kay graduated from the University of Missouri in business and LaSalle University in interior design. For over 25 years, Kay owned and operated Ethan Allen stores in the Midwest and served on the Ethan Allen dealer advisory board. Kay served on the Board of Directors for the Wichita Area Technical College School of Interior Design. As an interior designer, her passion is designing living spaces for her clients. Her expertise includes drawing floor plans and crafting a "master plan" so clients will know what furnishings will fit and how it will look.

Design Philosophy

"I believe a person's (or families) home should be a reflection of their personality and lifestyle. My purpose is to pull all the design elements together to help them achieve that."

Linnea McCarroll

As an allied member of ASID. Linnea McCarroll is a valuable asset to Ladlow's design team. Over her 30 year career in both design and management, including the fourteen years with Robb & Stucky of Arizona, she has built a reputation for excellence in interior design, efficiency in project management, and expertise in product knowledge. Her specialty is building lasting relationships with her clients by helping them create homes that reflect their lifestyle and needs. Whether she is designing interiors for fine Arizona homes, mountain retreats, city center condos or international homes from South Africa to Dubai, Linnea's focus is always to add to the coordinated ambience of her clients' homes by selecting furnishings with the perfect color, scale and style that create a unified, yet unique look for every project. Linnea's clients use words like "resourceful", "trustworthy", and "talented" to describe her abilities. She is committed to finishing every project, paying attention to the smallest detail as well as the "big ticket" items.

Design Philosophy

"My passion is nurturing the lives of my clients by helping them turn their house into a home."

Patti Moore

Patti graduated from the School of Design at Iowa State University. She is a native of Chicago and worked at Bloomingdale's Interior Design Studio after graduation. With her joining Ladlow's Fine Furniture 20 years ago, Patti brings over 30 years of experience and knowledge to her work projects. Patti creates exciting environments that enhance the activities of her clients' lives. She considers people the most important element of home design and selects art, furniture, and accessories that support and complement their lifestyle.

Design Philosophy

"Build an open trusting relationship with clients and collaborate on designs that not only function well but reflect their style and personality."

Rich Joseph

Rich grew up in Minnesota, but moved west and received his interior design degree from the University of Denver. After graduating, he worked at the Trapphagen School of Design in New York City. He gained immense experience in the practical application and all aspects of the design process, drafting and space planning specifically. After New York, he moved to Minneapolis and worked at the top design studios for over 20 years. Rich was able to expand his knowledge and gain further experience by working on major interior remodels and specialized in lighting and custom flooring. Rich has been with Ladlow's for over 18 years.

Design Philosophy

"My job is to listen to my clients about their vision of the look that they want to have in their home and then create that look."

Tamara Johnson

Tamara is a registered Allied ASID Interior Designer who moved to Arizona in 1992 from South Dakota and began her design studies at Valerie's Furniture & Accents. In 2002, upon graduation with honors at the American Institute of Interior Design she began working at Ladlow's. Upon discovering her passion for fabrics/fabrication she founded Beau Monde Window Fashions & More in 2004 and opened her store in 2007 -2011. She then founded Together Interiors, LLC to expand her practice to remodels, furniture, window coverings, custom bedding, upholstery, art, lighting, etc. Tamara was awarded the ASID Design Excellence award in 2014 & 2017 and the ASID Presidential Citation Award in 2015. She also has been volunteering to judge for ASID Design Excellence Awards nationally for the past 3 years along with ASID Design For Hire program each year. Ladlow's welcomed her back in May 2019 and she is successfully enjoying her role as a staff Interior Designer. Whether your project is large or small, you'll find Tamara's engaging personality and dedication to her craft both infections and inspiring. She has one overriding goal: To work with people directly to help them find their happiness in their home.

Design Philosophy

"Imagine... coming home to the place of your dreams... a place that reflects your personality and your lifestyle... a sanctuary that is uniquely yours."