Meet Our Team

Based out of Indianapolis and Atlanta, our team works with clients across the country.

Our partners choose us because we’re small enough to provide personalized, detail-oriented service (with a smile), yet large enough to cover every aspect of your project, from start to finish.

Jeryl Mitsch

Owner

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Jeryl Mitsch

Owner
with Mitsch Design since 1989

As owner of Mitsch Design, Jeryl is responsible for the firm’s overall vision, culture, and growth. With her 40 years of experience in all areas of design, Jeryl has developed Mitsch Design into a leading architectural design and furniture dealership with local and national projects to its credit. An award-winning designer, Jeryl is also a talented and prolific artist. Using a variety of mediums, her creations adorn walls in prestigious homes and businesses around the country. Jeryl’s passion for design and the empowerment of others is evident in everything she does and everyone she touches.

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Awards NAWBO Business woman of the year

Memorable Mitsch memory Breakfast at my house with those that spent the night after an epic Mitchmas Party

Best interior design tip Get excited about space challenges as this pushes you to create something new and unique!

Best piece of advice you've received When in doubt, overdress!

Favorite place on the planet Anywhere my grandchildren are 😊
Lucas Rice

Chief Executive Officer

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Lucas Rice

Chief Executive Officer
with Mitsch Design since 2022

Lucas Rice serves as Chief Executive Officer for Mitsch Design, responsible for strategic direction, business execution, and growth aligned with and in support of our client expectations. Lucas is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and brings an infectious management style to the team, with decades of business leadership in project-based companies.

Lucas has a BS in Aerospace Engineering, a Master in Business Administration, and a Masters in Strategic Studies, as well as professional merits as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and Six Sigma Black Belt. Lucas is a nationally publish author on leadership in business, and enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and four children.

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BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU'VE RECEIVED “What is the worst thing they can say? No……” – Mom

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE PLANET Though Aruba is always a relaxing option, my favorite place on earth is Chautauqua, NY. My family has been going there for generations, and it is one of the few places that I can truly relax and decompress.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU Vision. Without vision, you have no direction and are stagnant. One of my favorite movies is “The Greatest Showman” because it chronicles how P.T. Barnum had a dream, overcame challenge and rejection, but was eventually rewarded for his vision and hard work creating happiness and smiles all around the world.
Heather Chase

Director of Finance

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Heather Chase

Director of Finance
with Mitsch Design since 2021

As the director of finance, Heather brings stability and structure to the firm’s long-term financial health and growth. Heather is responsible for all of the company’s financial functions, including accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Heather also manages human resources and facilitates activities.

With over 20 years of varied experience in financial management, business leadership and corporate strategy. Heather’s joyful disposition and collaborative energy brings fun to even the most bland spreadsheet. She is the perfect addition to our leadership team.

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BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU'VE RECEIVED Never compare yourself to others

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE PLANET When my children are all home and we are all sitting around the dinner table together

WHAT INSPIRES YOU Making a positive difference
Kristin Crotzer

Director of Logistics

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Kristin Crotzer

Director of Logistics
with Mitsch Design since 2016

As Director of Logistics, Kristin brings ten years experience in project management, furniture specification and interior design to the Mitsch Design team. Once an order is placed, Kristin and her team ensures that all furniture arrives at the correct location and time, undamaged and ready for final placement. Her department will communicate with the client, the installation team and the project managers to correct any challenges that may arrive.

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MEMORABLE MITSCH MEMORY The weekend at Wasatch Lake hands down. Spending a whole weekend with the extended Mitsch family was so much fun!

FAVORITE PLACE ON THE PLANET It may not be as glamorous as Paris or an overwater villa in Fiji; my favorite place on the planet is quite simple. My favorite place is Lake Freeman in Monticello, Indiana. Since I was a kid and now as an adult/parent, I look forward to weekends at the lake with friends and family.

LEAST FAVORITE DESIGN TREND Not sure if it’s really a trend, but a pet peeve of mine is when design isn’t functional. Especially when it comes to furniture! If the furniture isn’t functional but it “looks good” then is it really the best piece for the project?
Katie Divine

Vice President of Business Development

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Katie Divine

Vice President of Business Development
with Mitsch Design since 2012

As Vice President of Business Development, Katie is responsible for seeking out new opportunities for Mitsch Design while growing our established client base. With her Interior Design and Project Management experience, she has the ability to partner with clients and understand the needs for their projects. She can then recommend the best services from Mitsch Design’s depth of capabilities to help them achieve their vision and create high functioning aesthetically beautiful environments.

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Favorite place on the planet Spending time with my family on our property in Southern Oregon

What inspires you? I’m inspired by others' creativity, hard work, and drive to be uniquely their own person.

Unknown fun fact My husband and I bought a 30ft school bus and converted it into a RV to travel the US with our 2 year old daughter.
Erin Sanford

Principal Of Design

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Erin Sanford

Principal Of Design
with Mitsch Design since 2007

As Principal of Design at Mitsch Design, Erin operates as a catalyst for design and provides high-level design direction. Accountable for design quality and planning workflow, schedules and resources, she is also responsible for leading and mentoring designers to achieve high efficiency, design excellence and professional development and growth. Erin is instrumental in the successful management of her projects. Her eye for detail and love of organization ensures that whatever she undertakes will be completed on budget and on schedule every time. Erin consistently puts her client’s needs first and is highly praised for her integrity and thoroughness.

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Best interior design tip Think about your designs in 3D, reflect on the experience your Client will have when they walk through the space. Knowing how the design features will impact the space help to enroll decision-makers and instill confidence.

Favorite place on the planet Hawaii – the island lifestyle and Aloha vibe speak to the lake girl I am at heart

What inspires you? People, stories, experiences – I’m inspired by those I’m around every day and all they can do.
Mallery South

Director of Dealership

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Mallery South

Director of Dealership
with Mitsch Design since 2017

As the Director of Dealership, Mallery brings creativity and a vast knowledge base of how to use furniture products, layout, and materials in order to bring a space to life, create solutions for a client all while keeping a keen eye on the budget. Mallery is very quick to connect with others through her enthusiasm and empathy that creates an understanding with the Client that she gets what they need quickly and effectively. She loves the opportunity to help employees create the most effective workplace possible that is supportive of their employees’ work styles.

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Favorite place on the planet The woods. Any of them. I love taking walks in the woods, whether by myself or with my family. It brings me back to my childhood, helps me disconnect with the world and recenter. My son and I take turns picking out new parks to drive out to and hike together for an hour or 2, and it has become one of our favorite things to do together.

Least favorite interior design trend Modern Farmhouse! It’s had its moment. Next, please!

Unknown fun fact I spent a lot of my childhood summers with hogs. 10-year 4-H-er showing swine 😊
Jill St. Claire

Creative Director

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Jill St. Claire

Creative Director
with Mitsch Design since 2012

As a Creative Director for Mitsch Design, Jill brings creative leadership to the design teams through all phases of projects.

Jill is a natural leader who thrives on creating memorable experiences for clients and also excels at presenting complex interior design concepts. She works closely with the design team to help evolve and hone design ideas, while also challenging those concepts. In doing so, she creates an environment for our designers that embraces collaboration, experimentation, innovation, and creativity. But this design excellence outcome is always focused on delivering client solutions that are relevant, responsible, unique, and compelling. She is the driver of the creative culture of Mitsch Design.

In addition, Jill oversees project deliverables for services & dealership to ensure brand consistency, FHA compliance, Mitsch standards compliance, and overall vision execution for projects.

Jill is a vital part of the Mitsch Design team and an excellent partner with every client.

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Certifications NCIDQ certified: This is the industry’s recognition of expertise & proficiency of interior design principles, codes, building systems and more.

Memorable Mitsch memory Spending an entire weekend at Wasatch Lake with everyone and their significant others. Relaxing, swimming, laughing non-stop and just being with friends outside of work life. Good for the soul.

What inspires you? People who aren’t afraid to throw out a thought or idea, even if it’s not fully developed yet. That vulnerability shows a desire to learn, to grow, and have others help build on that idea… Those types of people inspire me to do the same and spectacular design soon follows.
Darin Claxton

Principal Architect

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Darin Claxton

Principal Architect
with Mitsch Design since 2019

As Principal of Architecture, Darin brings with him more than 32 years of architectural experience. Darin is committed to innovative quality design and is dedicated to personal service by maintaining close working relationships. Darin is able to ensure that all the clients’ needs are met throughout each phase of the project.

His thorough understanding of codes and architectural design come together to create beautifully executed spaces. clients return to him for projects time and time again. As they know, they will get a responsive and thoughtful client focused architect. Darin’s architectural expertise creates a greater depth of design knowledge that is shared in collaboration with our design teams.

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CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Architect in 17 states, American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, IHSAA official in basketball, softball, volleyball, Babe Ruth softball State Umpire in Chief

UNEXPECTED AREA OF EXPERTISE Sports trivia

WHAT INSPIRES YOU Problem solving which leads to happiness
Michele Kelly-Nease

Manager of Administration
Indi Adon

Project Manager
Courtney Roessler

Senior Project Designer
Ryan Bunnell

Architect
McKenzie Martin

Senior Dealership Designer
April Eldridge

Senior Project Manager
Lisa Pettigrew

Senior Dealership Designer
Stu Shade

Architect
Amanda Brooks

Project Designer
Alison Duff

Order Coordinator
Jordan Egbertson

Senior Dealership Designer
Samantha Errad

Dealership Designer
Brittany Henrickson

Installation Designer
Melissa Guster

Project Manager
Hilary Jensen

Senior Dealership Designer
Joy Lollar

Finance
Alyssa Monka

Sales Coordinator
Anna Smith

Order Coordinator
Haley Smith

Project Designer
Janelle Ustain

Logistics Manager

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We strive to create a workplace environment that transforms the lives of our staff, clients, and the people who live in our spaces.
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