CINDY APLANALP
Principal Designer of Chairma Design Group
Cindy Aplanalp has been professionally designing for over a decade, her love of design started long ago, however she didn’t get to attend design school until she raised her family. Winner of numerous Houston’s Best, Prism, ASID, HGTV’s Show- House Show- Down and other building/design related awards, her work is frequently published. Her close connection with her clients, easy living, yet elegant interiors are as unique as the clients she and her team design for. A believer that the best projects come from the collaborative efforts of her design team, the client and other engaged professionals. To Cindy, her work feels like play.
Amber Reddoch
Designer
Amber is well versed in all aspects of interior design. A degreed Interior Designer, her technical skills are strong but her true knowledge of design comes from a long and on-going love of the world around her, which includes travels offering varied exposures and has fostered her love of color, textures and materials. Her design acumen is evident in each of our award winning and published projects including numerous Houston’s Best, Prism, HGTV’s Show House, Show Down, The Texas Builders Association- Star Awards.
VALERIE MIKEL
Designer
Valerie’s interest in design began during her childhood when her family started building their dream home. Seeing a house built from the ground up and all the elements it entailed, a process that to any other child would seem mundane; to her was exciting and visually stimulating. She draws inspiration from all forms of art and music, to travels, people and nature. To her, interior design is a series of harmonious compilations that takes us on a multi-sensory journey. Valerie’s approach to design is based on emphasizing comfort and intimacy while incorporating a connection to nature – to create an emotional experience. Valerie obtained her Bachelors of Science in Interior Design with a minor in Technology from Texas State University.
CHRISTI PETTY
Designer
Christi Petty is a native Texan with a global point of view. As a military family member with plenty of passport traffic, she shares her penchant for unique and classic interiors. A graduate of the Art Institute and an experienced designer, Christi has a heart for creating a family hearth that works for her clients. She is resourceful, creative and strives to develop personal connections with her clients in order to provide a finished product that is functional, beautiful and transformative from a house into a home.
Lori Nimmo
Bookkeeping
Natalie Miller
Administrative & Design Assistant
Randal Miller
CFO- Business Advisor
Randal Miller is Chairma’s business advisor and serves as its chief financial advisor. He has been advising senior level management in business development for more than twenty-five years. A certified business coach and expert in business perfomance optimization, his primary role is to assist Chairma’s owner in achieving their vision through strategic planning, goal alignment and sound financial policies. According to Randal, what makes Chairma’s team unique is its passion for exceeding client expectations while treating employees, vendors and project partners with the utmost of respect and care.