Leadership

Stacey Mcloughlin

Principal

Jim Mcloughlin

Principal

Jessica Torpey

Operations Manager

Mara Ferraro

Director of Business Development

Catalina Design Group

Experience Matters

We are creating more than just beautiful amenities, but the experience that happens within the space, by taking all of the elements of the building, the neighborhood, and the  demographics into consideration.

From our initial meeting, through the design process and installation, we are hands on every step of the way. We partner with you from the start to build a relationship that supports future business growth and success.

There is no substitute for experience.

Stacey Mcloughlin

Principal

1. How do you keep your staff motivated?
I keep my staff motivated by always listening to their point of view, and treating them fairly with respect and trust. I have always had an open door policy so people can come talk to me whenever they need to. Also I like to have our office be a fun environment since we are a creative team.

2. What are 3 traits that define you professionally?
Confidence (with myself and my team), positive attitude, and I am highly organized.

3. What is the most important aspect of interior design?
Balance of scale, color, and having a “Wow!” factor.

4. What is your secret to your business/professional success?
The secret to my business/professional success has been the relationship with our clients. It is so important to not only keep our clients happy, but to listen to what they want.

5. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy being with my family (husband and two kids, Ellie and James). I also enjoy working out because it clears my mind, releases stress, and is so positive in so many ways.

Jim McLoughlin

Principal

1. What are some key components to running a successful interior design company?
Strong management to map an effective plan and creative staff to successfully execute strategy with innovative design.

2. What is the most important aspect of Chief Executive Officer?
Continuously monitoring the real estate market to outperform competition and deliver the highest return on investment to our clients.

3. What is the secret to your professional success?
Create a calculated plan through detailed research. Delegate the plan to a diligent team. Exceed the client’s expectations.

4. My personal professional motto is…?
Productivity is the result of a commitment to excellence, smart planning, and focused effort.

5. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Enjoying anything outdoors, skiing, snowmobiling, scuba diving, Crossfit, car racing and travel.

Jessica Torpey

Operations Manager

1. What are the most important aspects of your department?
Financial preparation, reporting, budgeting, and project management. I use these tools on a daily basis to become successful in my department.

2. What does true leadership mean to you?
Leadership is the art of leading others to deliberately create a result that wouldn’t have happened otherwise.

3. What are 3 traits that define you professionally?
Passion, patience, and communication.

4. What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Being Operations Manager I wear many hats, but I have to say, seeing a project all the way through is very satisfying. You see the job come from images on paper, to this beautiful installed project. There is this sense of accomplishment that you helped create that.

5. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy spending time with my 2 children. Also, running whenever I can squeeze it in because it helps me clear my mind.

Mara Ferraro

Interior Design Manager

1. What is the most important aspects of your department?
Communication and listening to clients needs.

2. What does true leadership mean to you?
True leadership is someone never too busy to connect and maintain a solid relationship with their team!

3. What are 3 traits that define you professionally?
Outgoing, Kind, Honest

4. What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The most rewarding part of sales is the time spent with customers.

5. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Spending time with my family, playing tennis and running on the beach.