SOCIAL - Key Persons
Brooke Chandler graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor in Interior Design and Integrated Marketing Communications in 2020. She's a fan of waking up before the sun, and loves to travel, throw pottery and read. When she isn't working, she's hanging out with friends or lounging with her two cats.
As Controller, Christy oversees BarberMcMurry's invoicing, accounting and financial information. Believe it or not, Christy wanted to be an accountant even as a child - but don't let that fool you: she has drag raced before (just don't tell her teenage son). She and her family live in Karns.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- President
- President and CEO at BarberMcMurry
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- Senior Associate, Information Director & Specifications Manager
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- Director of Communications
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Vice President
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- COO
- Executive Vice President
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
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- Associate
- Interior Designer
- Studio Manager
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- Interior Designer
- Interior Designer / Quality Control
Marlena graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from East Tennessee State University, and is also an alumna of Pellissippi State Community College. She is a National board member of the Interior Design Society and the Website & Social Media Chair of the Knoxville Chapter of the IDS. Marlena was named National Student Interior Designer of the Year by the IDS in 2020 and 2022. In her spare time, she can be found in her garden.
Job Titles:
- Construction Administrator
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- Design Manager
- Senior Associate
Michaela came to the architecture industry while working on her associate degree at Pellissippi State Community College. After being encouraged to continue her education, she earned her degree from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture + Design. During her schooling, she worked at the University's FabLab, where she gained skills in digital fabrication and additive manufacturing. As a designer, she draws from her experience studying abroad in Helsinki, Finland, and brings a thoughtful perspective to aesthetics, feasibility and construction logistics. Michaela and her husband can often be found at the local climbing gym, Ijams Crag, or Obed with their dog, Lady.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Senior Vice President
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- Associate
- Office Administrator
Job Titles:
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Senior Vice President
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate & Construction Administrator