your ODA studio team

Michelle O’Toole, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ

founding principal

Philosophy: Making space work by putting the needs of the client first

Inspiration: People who put others first

Design edge: Design that looks effortless, functional and clear

Super power: Ability to listen to clients and create solutions

Favorite hobbies: Spending time with family and devouring a good book

School: Bachelor of Science, Interior Design — University of Missouri, Columbia

Certifications & memberships: Registered Interior Designer | Missouri, LEED AP, NCIDQ certified, IIDA Professional Member

Board Memberships: Board Member Brown Sister Foundation, Facility Member The Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum, Women’s Advisory Board Member Reliance Bank

 

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“Attitude isn’t just a little thing, it’s everything.”

Debbie Stamer

president, director of design

Philosophy: Design is in the details

Experience: 25+ years implementing projects of all sizes, for all types of workplaces and commercial buildings

Crowning moment: Designing the Baltimore Ravens training and admin facility

Secret weapon: Cool and calm personality which clients love

Favorite part of the job: Developing a relationship with the client and coming up with solutions unique to their needs

School: Bachelor of Science, Interior Design — University of Illinois

Certifications & memberships: Buildings and Barriers-Free Certification

 

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“Life isn’t about the destination, but the journey that gets us there.”

Kim Johnson

senior interior designer II

Philosophy: To create a workplace that encourages energy and creativity, a place where people do their best work

Experience: 25+ years designing projects of all sizes, from complete design services and construction management for multi-million dollar facilities, to selecting simple paint colors!

Crowning moment: Project Designer for World Wide Technology’s 200,000 square foot headquarters in St. Louis and multiple global office locations

Work ethic: Develop client relationships based on respect, trust, and confidence

Secret weapon: Faith, hope, and courage

School: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Awards: 2014 Illumination Award of Merit / IES St. Louis Section

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“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
— Albert Einstein

Kate

Kate Bechard

senior interior designer II

Philosophy: Less is More

Experience:15+ years of designing a wide variety of projects of all sizes.

Crowning Moment:Becoming the Jr. Designer for World Wide Technology’s St. Louis Headquarters.

Secret Weapon:Listening and Communication. Understanding the needs and wants of my client’s and translating them into design solutions.

Fun Hobbies:Cooking classes, and being with friends and family

School: Bachelor of Science, Interior Design, with a Minor in Construction Management -Missouri State University

Professional Certifications: Registered Interior Designer | Missouri, NCIDQ certified.

Favorite part of the job: Creating long lasting relationships with clients and finding solutions to fit their needs. 

Tech Powers: Adobe Suite, Revit, AutoCAD 

 

“The time is always right to do what is right.” —Martin Luther King, Jr 

Alysa Paladino

senior interior designer

Philosophy: The smallest ideas can make the biggest impact

Inspiration: Encouraging others by showing gratitude and appreciation

Favorite Hobbies: Cooking homemade food with fresh ingredients 

Favorite Part of the Job: Being able to interact with new people every day that share the same passion for design

Work Ethic: I am focused and passionate, with the ability to see beyond the surface.

Tech Powers: 3D Renderings, Photoshop, Revit, Auto-Cad

School: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design – Maryville University

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“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication”
– Leonardo da Vinci

Audrey

Audrey Bridger

interior designer

Philosophy: “The secret of joy is Christ in me-not me in a different set of circumstances.” -Elizabeth Elliot

Crowning Moment: Marrying my best friend September 1st, 2024.

Fun Hobbies: Watching movies, finding new coffee shops and local restaurants, spending quality time with friends and family, traveling, singing, and baking anything with sugar in it.

Favorite part of the job: Witnessing the creativity we possess come to life, resulting in beautiful spaces.

Tech Powers: Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, CAD.

School: Bachelor of Architectural Studies with an emphasis in Interior Design University of Missouri – Columbia.

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Diane

Diane Drury

office administrator

Philosophy: Do the best you can do whatever you do.

Experience: Many years in administration/office management for various companies.

Crowning Moment: Having my photo taken with Willie Nelson.

Superpower: Listening.

Fun Hobbies: Swing dancing and feeding the birds.

Favorite Part of Job: The wonderful people I work with.

Work Ethic: Get it done and still have fun.

 

Careers

At ODA studio, we strive to consistently produce exceptional work for our clientele. While our client’s needs are front-of-mind, we believe our biggest asset is our people. Here at ODA studio, we maintain a collaborative work environment with a positive creative energy enabling our designers to excel.

Send your resume and samples of work to info@odastudiostl.com

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