Team
Arthur McLaughlin, President and Founder
"People often ask me how I differ from other designers. Many
designers are stylistically limited, creating interiors that serve
as signature pieces for their preferred style of design. I believe
that my strength lies in is my versatility. I have extensive experience
in design and real estate development. My experience permits me to
make prompt site evaluations and plans, saving my clients valuable
time."
Arthur McLaughlin was born into a family of real estate developers. Early in
his career, Arthur worked with James Northcut of the prestigious Los Angeles
design firm of James Northcut and Associates. He gained valuable experience working
with Mr. Northcut, supervising such projects as the Bel Air Hotel and The Mansion
at Turtle Creek in Dallas.
Arthur also worked with Daphne Thrasher Interior Design
in Los Angeles where he was exposed to an elite clientele. It was
here that he began to develop his personal design philosophy.
With
a strong passion for design, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Arthur
founded his own design firm, renovating and reselling a number of
properties in the Sherman Oaks and Hancock Park Areas of Los Angeles.
Arthur
has designed residences for many Hollywood celebrities, and was part
of the design team that created sets for Paramount Studios.
At that
time, Arthur was commissioned to design several private residences
in San Francisco. He found the charm and sophistication of the city
so irresistible that he relocated in 1982. He has designed interiors
for San Francisco’s
elite society including Agnes Bourne, Lucy Davis Dryer and Tom Dryer,
Gavin Newsom, Billy and Vanessa Getty, Charlotte Swig, and Bernard
and Barbro Osher. He has numerous clients throughout the Bay Area
and surrounding cities.
Arthur McLaughlin and Associates was recently
honored with the Northern California Design Award for interior design
excellence. He was also chosen by the San Francisco Art Commission
to design an AIDS memorial sculpture for the city.
Arthur currently specializes in residential interior design and real
estate staging, working with clients throughout the United States.
Permanent Design Team
Kelly Wilsey, Senior Designer
Kelly’s formal training in the arts stated at California Institute of the
Arts in design and piano performance with Leonid Hambro but his interest in the
subjects began far earlier-he duplicated a room from the Wrightsman Collection
at the Met at the age of 12 and started a life of collecting 18th and 19th century
antiques. While working on his BFA in 20th Century Piano Performance at
Manhattan School of Music, he began working with the prestigious firm of Mel
Dwork Interior Design and his first project there was RCA and NBA Headquarters
for Robert Sarnoff-Rockefeller Center and the home of Robert Sarnoff and Anna
Moffo. While finishing his BFA in Piano Performance he decided to get his
degree in Interior Design after which he attracted many clients and has worked
in projects in San Francisco including large wineries in the Sonoma area. In
1998 he was asked to have his home photographed for the cover of California Home
and Design magazine and in 2004 won “Best Wine Country Design” from
the Interior Design Society. He has continued to expand his repertoire
in design and has joined the firm of Arthur McLaughlin and Associates as Senior
Designer.
Erik Byrne, Interior Designer
Erik graduated from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
with a degree in Interior design in Los Angeles, CA. He continued
his education at Creapole: Ecole de Creation Management,
an Interior Architecture program in Paris, France. Erik worked
with a prominent design firm in Los Angeles where he completed
a number of high-end residential, commercial, and corporate design
projects spanning from Malibu to San Diego. As part of the Arthur
McLaughlin Team Erik has skillfully worked on projects ranging
from residential to corporate, to commercial environments.
Jessica Delong, Assistant Interior Designer
Jessica comes to Arthur McLaughlin & Associates, Inc. with a Bachelor of
Science in Interior Design from San Francisco State University. A Bay Area Native,
she acquired certification as a “Green Professional” and spent years
in EcoDesign and remodeling for peninsula estates. Her expertise in drafting,
AutoCAD, and 3D computer modeling make her an integral member of our design department.
Staging Team
Todd Adams, Staging Manager
Brian Saldarini, Lead Staging Designer
Brian has been designing interiors for over 6 years. Brian received
his BA in Interior Design from California State University, Sacramento
and has since refined and strengthened his skills working for Arthur
McLaughlin and Associates. He employed his expertise on the historical
renovation of a Julia Morgan home. His talents include space planning,
lighting design, and designs created to exhibit precious art collections.
Brian supervises over 200 elaborate residential installations per
year. Brian divides his time working with clients from both resale
staging and private residential design.
Amy Parke, Staging Designer
Amy Brings her Bachelor of Arts degree as well as her love of design
and all things crafty to the staging team at Arthur McLaughlin & Associates. Prior,
to staging, she worked in merchandising for retailers including
Pottery Barn Kids, Williams-Sonoma, and Tommy Hilfiger Home. She
left corporate retail in search of a job that allows her to use
creativity in an ever changing environment. Amy specializes
in textiles, but enjoys being hands on in all aspects of the staging
process. Amy is originally from Connecticut and has been
living in San Francisco for the past 3 years.
Kevin Colangelo, Staging Designer
Having received a BA in Asian Art History from the University of
Colorado Boulder, Kevin has worked for the Denver Art Museum, the
San Francisco Asian Art Museum, and the Phoebe A. Hearst Museum
of Anthropology in Berkeley. In addition to his background in the
world of fine art, Kevin brings expertise in floral design and
event production to our Staging Division. He has worked in numerous
venues and settings in his 12 years in San Francisco.
Dominic Testa, Staging Designer
Reginald Baird, Staging Administrator
Having trained with Arthur in the fine art of Resale Design, Reginald
regularly visits each of our installations to ensure the integrity
of the Staging and maintain our high standards. He utilizes his myriad
skills and customer service experience to expertly liaise with our
sophisticated clientele; generate proposals, marketing and public
relations materials; and support to our capable and friendly administrative
and accounting staffs.
Peter Howell, Staging Maintenance
James Woods, Staging Crew
Jerry Foley, Staging Crew
Craig Thomson, Staging Crew
Victor Solorzano, Staging Crew
Gustavo Tafoya, Staging Crew
Office Team
Lisa Overly, Operations Manager
With more than twenty years in the design industry, Lisa brings a multitude of
skills to her position as Operations Manager. Her managerial and administrative
expertise in all aspects of residential and commercial design: sales, marketing,
purchasing, production and installation make her a valued addition to our team
and firms leadership.
Pamela Patrick, Accountant
Darlene Corrales, Administrative
