I’ve been practicing model home merchandising for the last 34 years and my passions for good design and the home building industry are stronger than ever. I believe in supporting NAHB and local associations for the advocacy they provide for our industry. I am blessed to have a fabulous team of designers and staff who make it all happen and understand that exemplary customer service trumps everything else. Add to that an “oh so dreamy husband” and life couldn’t be better!
TEAM
Mary DeWalt, CMP, MIRM
President
Mary DeWalt, CMP, MIRM
President
NAHB Institute of Residential Marketing Fellow
NAHB Legend in Residential Marketing Recipient
Craig Dorman
Senior Vice President
As long as I can remember, if I wasn’t outside playing a sport, I was inside drawing. I have always gravitated toward art and have found the perfect fit with interior design. In 2003, I received my BA in interior design from Southwest Texas University. I began my career in 2004 with MDDG as a design assistant and quickly climbed the ladder to senior designer. After a few title changes and 10+ years at MDDG, I am currently the Sr Vice President.
Craig Dorman
Senior Vice President
Lauren Johns, RID, NCIDQ
Senior Project Designer
Lauren Johns, RID, NCIDQ
Senior Project Designer
I find passion in arranging spaces and have a unique ability to envision the “whole” picture. My detail-oriented designs produce original results that keep clients’ needs & vision a top priority. I am a 2009 Interior Design & Technology Graduate from Texas State, a nationally recognized NCIDQ Certificate Holder, and Registered Interior Designer within the State of Texas. I joined MDDG in 2011 and enjoy spending time traveling for inspiration with my husband, Ben.
Katharine Nobles
Senior Designer
Architectural details and finishes interest me the most about interior design. I enjoy working closely with our clients on the specification process and design development for our projects. After receiving my BA in Interior Design at Texas State, I started my career in hospitality design before joining the MDDG team. As native Austinites, my husband and I are raising our two beautiful children, Jaxon and Joslyn, in this great city. I am truly blessed to earn a living doing what I love!
Katharine Nobles
Senior Designer
Candis Garcia
Creative Director
Candis Garcia
Creative Director
After receiving my BA in interior design from the Art Institute of Austin, I began my design career right here with MDDG. I’m the first to get my hands on a project during the design phase. I get the project rolling in a creative direction that takes careful consideration of our client and their target market. After moving often in a military family, I finally settled in Austin with my husband Daniel and our two children Jade and Ares. I feel so lucky to have found a firm that feels like family to me.
Zachary Foradory
Logistics Manager
I have always been motivated by a desire to understand how things work and how I can make them work even better, which is what drives my passion for logistics and operations. At the end of the day I love to reflect on all I’ve accomplished and how I’ve added value to our business. Most importantly, I get to spend every wonderful evening with my best friend and wife, Ashley, and our energetic, and somewhat spoiled, pups Jackson Jo Rockstar and Scraps McGee.
Zachary Foradory
Logistics Manager
Amber McFee
Director of Finance
Amber McFee
Director of Finance
I bring 10+ years of accounting experience to MDDG. After receiving my BA in Criminology from Drury University, I worked as a Fraud Investigator in the banking industry. This is where I discovered my love of solving financial puzzles. After leaving the bank I began working with start-up companies and became the Director of Finance for a marketing agency in Dallas and assisted in their growth to the national level. In 2017, my wife and I re-located to the Austin area where we purchased a small farm. Being outdoor enthusiasts the Texas Hill Country is a wonderful fit for us.
Michelle Dinh
Designer
Since I can remember, I have always had a passion for interior design. In 2015, I received my Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at the Art Institute of California – San Diego and have experience in residential, hospitality and commercial design. I love all aspects of the design process from the nitty gritty to the glitz and the glam. Originally from Houston, TX, I decided to put down my roots here in Austin after living in San Diego and Las Vegas. I feel incredibly lucky to be doing what I love in one of my favorite cities.
Michelle Dinh
Designer
Samantha Eben
Designer
Samantha Eben
Designer
In 2016, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Sam Houston State University. I settled in Austin to start my career as an interior designer. After working in the commercial field, I decided to pursue my interests in residential design. MDDG was a perfect fit! I am lucky to have found such a great firm that allows me to pursue my passion. Outside of work I enjoy going on adventures with my husband John, crafting, and relaxing at home with our two cats, Ophelia and Archer.
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