Our Team

Ellen Bates

Owner/President

"I am very proud of this company and especially proud of our talented and experienced team. Our 24-year reputation is one of listening to our customers, solving their problems and creating exceptional spaces. We truly enjoy our work and manage to have fun every day."

Barbara Cacarillo

Director of Design, BA Interior Design, New York School of Interior Design

"For me there has always been a satisfaction in creating beautiful and functional spaces for people. There is a joy in researching and using new and innovative products. I never tire of seeing my vision become reality and our clients satisfied."

Erin King

Designer, BS Interior Design, Endicott College

"I believe that good design comes from being educated, but great design comes from passion for the details. Being able to implement each detail of the design process from conception to completion is most gratifying."

Mary Connors

Designer, LEED AP, BFA Architectural Design, Massachusetts College of Art

"Interior Design is a collaborative process with the designer and the client. A successful project is a mix of good listening, creative problem solving and attention to details."

Valerie Shurlow

Business Development Manager, BFA Interior Design, Minor in Textiles, Kendall College of Art & Design

"I have been in the field of sales, design, and construction for over 20 years. I enjoy my role as the Business Development Manager as it allows me to participate in a variety of projects with our creative design team."

Alyson Wood

Designer, BFA Interiors Architectural Design, Minor in Fine Arts, Cazzenovia College

"With fifteen years experience in both commercial and healthcare design, my goal is to always create an innovative environment that embraces its surroundings while capturing the customer's vision contributing to their overall success."

Maria Cann

Sales, State of New Hampshire, BS in Economics, Connecticut College

"My favorite part of every project is the excitement when people see their finished space for the first time. It's like unwrapping a long anticipated gift."

Rachel Girard

Receptionist/Librarian

"At Office Interiors Limited, I enjoy taking care of our design library since it gives me a chance to learn new up to date information about the products and fabrics we work with."

Kathleen Smith

Accounting

"I feel very privileged to be working with such talented, self assured, empowering women who enjoy doing what they do and the people they work with both in and out of the office."

Maria Krause

General Manager/CFO

"With over 30 years of experience, I am responsible for all financial and operational areas of the company. From the moment the customer is engaged until the final walk through of a job, I work closely with the customer, vendors, and Office Interiors design team."

Susan Barnes

Scheduling Coordinator/Customer Service Administrator

"I share a common goal with the design staff here at Office Interiors; assuring our clients are satisfied throughout the job process. Providing first class customer service is my priority and I will do whatever it takes to ensure every installation runs smoothly."