meet the team
CORINNE RITSICK NCIDQ
principal
An established hospitality interior designer, Corinne’s passion and philosophy is that great design is forward thinking, inspirational, collaborative, and cost effective. She has built Ritsick Design’s portfolio paying attention to each property's unique character, reflective of its location and developer, elevating the property and creating memorable new guest experiences.
An ardent traveler, experiencing different countries and cultures has influenced her approach to design to create spaces that enhance the world in which we live, work, and play.
Favorite Drink: Mocha Coffee
Favorite Movie: 1982 Blade Runner - Directors Cut
Fun Fact: "For someone who is not a huge gardener, it is ironic that I am busy designing and planting an edible garden of paw paw trees, berry bushes, a herb spiral and variety of veggies!"
Our passion is your success! We are committed to communication and collaboration throughout our documentation and dedicated to your project success!
MANDY BALTHROP
senior designer & studio lead
Mandy’s creative talent supplements Corinne’s design vision. As Senior Designer, her passion for innovative solutions to common problems, fabulous taste and refined sense of spatial experience brings strong guidance and design direction to all projects. Her effective organizational process and project management skills has forged a cohesive team, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is detailed and thorough.
Favorite Drink: Sweet Tea
Favorite Movie: The English Patient
Fun Fact: “I love animals! All kinds, but have always secretly dreamed of owning a horse ranch.”
MAYURI PENDSE
associate designer
Mayuri effectively manages renovation and conversion design projects. Her keen eye for detail ensures well thought out solutions, thorough coordination and comprehensive design documentation. Her global work experience and rich cultural heritage brings a unique perspective to her design which enhances the final experience and enjoyment of any interior she creates.
Favorite Drink: White Russian
Favorite Movie: Sound of Music
Fun Fact: “I am a movie buff, and love to host and organize parties.”
DREY HEPFER
associate designer
Drey is an up and coming designer with strong creative instincts and a passion for discovering new and exciting design solutions. His sociable personality and original design interpretations makes him an invaluable asset within Ritsick Design.
Favorite Drink: Coffee (in every form)
Favorite Movie: The Great Gatsby
Fun Fact: “I’m quite adventurous in the kitchen, always looking for challenging recipes to try!”
TERESA NOLAN
procurement director
Teresa is responsible for the procurement project management of all FF&E procurement that Ritsick Purchasing undertakes for their clients. Teresa’s convivial nature and sense for personal connection builds constructive relationships with our clients, suppliers, construction project managers and logistic coordinators, ensuring goods arrive timely and in good shape.
Favorite Drink: Diet Pepsi
Favorite Movie: Sweet Home Alabama
Fun Fact: “I can watch Reality TV Shows all day, every day.”
