MELISSA MORGAN DESIGNS - Key Persons


Ashley Fritzel

Job Titles:
  • Interior Designer
Ashley's passion for creativity and work ethic is rooted in her upbringing as a pastry artist for her family's bakery. Ashley split her time between baking and studying modern dance and ballet for 12 years. In 2010 she moved to Los Angeles to attend the Art Institute of California and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design. She continued her development by working in Beverly Hills for esteemed showrooms and designers. In 2015 she moved to Orange County and joined Melissa Morgan Design to continue her career in luxury interior design.

Mandy Kraushaar

Job Titles:
  • Interior Designer
Mandy's inspiration for creative arts was developed in her formable years. Growing up in St Paul Minnesota her mother was a fashion designer and her brother was a photographer. This experience helped her develop her sense of style and eye for detail. Mandy continued her evolution by attending the Arts Academy High School. In 2012 she moved to Orange County and enrolled at the Arts Institute of Orange County earning a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. In 2016 she joined the creative team at Melissa Morgan Design to continue her career in luxury design.

Patrick Ballas

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager, @DesignHubby
Patrick's brings over 20 years of experience in real estate, advertising and business development to his role as project manager at Melissa Morgan Design. In addition to managing projects, vendor relationships and finance Patrick is the voice behind "Design Hubby". Design Hubby is a weekly blog highlighting new products, design ideas and his unique behind the scenes perspective as the husband of an interior designer.