Executive Committee

  • Casie Idle

    Casie Idle

    President

    ID & Design International is a leading, award winning design and branding firm specializing in commercial mixed- use, hospita…

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  • Eric Fernandez

    Eric Fernandez

    VP/Administration

    Eric, born and raised in Miami has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and contract furniture industry. He is a te…

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  • Bobbie Brown

    Bobbie Brown

    Secretary

    Bobbie joins the One Line team with over 10 years of international hospitality design experience. She brings a collaborative …

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  • Jennifer Delmas

    Jennifer Delmas

    Treasurer

    Prior to joining the hospitality industry, Jennifer received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University …

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  • Gabe Rodriguez

    Gabe Rodriguez

    Past President/Parliamentarian

    Gabe Rodriguez, NCIDQ Interior Designer, is multi-disciplined with experience in workplace, hospitality, health & wellness, a…

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  • Carolina Coelho

    Carolina Coelho

    Executive Advisor

    Carolina was born into the field of design & construction; which carved the path into her career. During high school she work…

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  • Cynthia Guthrie

    Cynthia Guthrie

    Ad Hoc Advisor

    Guthrie & Associates is a creative & collaborative playground for designers, architects, developers, procurement specialists,…

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Board of Directors

  • Amy Neumann

    Amy Neumann

    Scholarship

    Known as ‘Neumann’, Amy has been a part of the world of Architecture for over twenty years. She is absolutely fascinated …

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  • Keith Stibler

    Keith Stibler

    Student Relations

    Keith started in the hospitality field in 1999 as an independent manufacturer’s representative. His tenacity, curiosity and…

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  • Joseph Roy

    Joseph Roy

    Membership

  • Elena  Oglesby

    Elena Oglesby

    Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

  • Jessica Galdamez

    Jessica Galdamez

    Marketing

  • Eric Fernandez

    Eric Fernandez

    NEWH, Inc. Delegate

    Eric, born and raised in Miami has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and contract furniture industry. He is a te…

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  • Gabe Rodriguez

    Gabe Rodriguez

    NEWH, Inc. Delegate

    Gabe Rodriguez, NCIDQ Interior Designer, is multi-disciplined with experience in workplace, hospitality, health & wellness, a…

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Committee Chair

  • Claire Lardner

    Claire Lardner

    Student Representative

  • Courtney Webster

    Courtney Webster

    Continuing Education

  • Romy Arango

    Romy Arango

    Hospitality

  • Martha Zambrana

    Martha Zambrana

    Publications

  • Marco Martinez

    Marco Martinez

    Community Service

  • Marilynn Kaufmann

    Marilynn Kaufmann

    Historian

    Marilynn studied fashion merchandising and business at Indiana University. After several years in the fashion industry, she m…

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Casie Idle

Casie Idle

President

ID & Design International is a leading, award winning design and branding firm specializing in commercial mixed- use, hospitality, food & beverage, multifamily, cruise ship, supermarket, and entertainment design. As Vice President of Business Development & Client Relations, Casie Idle is a leader in the execution of the company’s business plan and new business strategy for the 76-person organization. By leveraging her strong research and analytical skills, she identifies emerging gaps and opportunities in the marketplace. In addition, she has produced healthy, enduring relationships with some of the world’s most recognizable brands. But more than a VP of Business Development, Ms. Idle is an advocate for giving back to the community and sits on several Board of Directors and Committees. Board of Director – Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Broward Chapter Board of Director Historian Chair – NEWH Hospitality Industry Network Member of Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce 2-1-1 Broward Club Member Broward Health Foundation Committee Member Charitable organizations include: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Feeding South Florida, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, HANDY, Adopt a School Mentorship, and Operation Christmas Child. Contact: casie@iddidesign.com Website: www.iddidesign.com

Eric Fernandez

Eric Fernandez

VP/Administration

Eric, born and raised in Miami has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and contract furniture industry. He is a territory manager for C2C Designs. He brings a plethora of design, manufacturing, and sales experience to the NEWH board. He loves traveling as his job, as well as building relationships with his clients. in his personal life he loves to do any type of outdoor activities including tennis, riding bike, and going to the beach. Eric is also a proud veteran of the US Army.

Bobbie Brown

Bobbie Brown

Secretary

Bobbie joins the One Line team with over 10 years of international hospitality design experience. She brings a collaborative mindset and unique perspective to each project, complimented with creative problem- solving skills that are essential to success throughout the design process. She uses her skilled hand-rendering techniques to communicate ideas through a variety of media. Bobbie is a progressive designer who has lived and worked in interior design all over the world, including Cambodia, NYC, Las Vegas, and South Florida. She draws on her well-rounded experience in the hotel and multifamily sectors to lead unparalleled expertise to the One Line team while maintaining the brands aesthetic and values.

Jennifer Delmas

Jennifer Delmas

Treasurer

Prior to joining the hospitality industry, Jennifer received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Miami with a double major in Business Management and Legal Studies. In pursuit of what she felt was the ideal career path for such a major, she worked as a Law Firm Administrator for over 11 years. In 2014, Jennifer decided to change her path for a more creative and trend-setting industry when she joined EoA (Edge of Architecture) as its Director of Operations. She has sense never looked back and truly enjoys all of the amazing industry professionals and creative souls that she is able to interact with on a daily basis. Jennifer is currently the South Florida Chapter Treasurer and is in her 7th year on the NEWH Board.

Gabe Rodriguez

Gabe Rodriguez

Past President/Parliamentarian

Gabe Rodriguez, NCIDQ Interior Designer, is multi-disciplined with experience in workplace, hospitality, health & wellness, and senior living. He bridges the design and technical roles of projects to deliver high quality, high design spaces for his clients. He has a Masters in Interior Architecture from Florida International University. Passionate about giving back and making a difference in our design community he is currently serving as President.

Carolina Coelho

Carolina Coelho

Executive Advisor

Carolina was born into the field of design & construction; which carved the path into her career. During high school she worked as an associate at a local tile & stone showroom. Shortly after high school she advanced to managing their New York City showroom. Her passion for the industry grew and enrolled in college to become an interior designer. In 2015 she decided move to Florida to be closer to her immediate family. To proceed with her career & establish new roots she got heavily involved with local industry organization including IIDA & NEWH. Currently holds the title of NEWH South Florida Chapters’ Past President / Parliamentarian. Carolina is also the Regional Director of Business Development in Florida for TileBar. TileBar is a direct importer of porcelain and ceramic tiles, natural stone & LVT.

Cynthia Guthrie

Cynthia Guthrie

Ad Hoc Advisor

Guthrie & Associates is a creative & collaborative playground for designers, architects, developers, procurement specialists, corporate brands, and construction professionals. We proudly represent the finest manufacturers in our industry.

We keep things simple. The best way to work together is to create enthusiasm, provide impeccable service and keep the flow rolling throughout the whole process. Driven by the thought that collaborative & collective work gets the best results we believe in partnership with our clients. Every great project needs strong ideas and clients need inspiring people who can advise them about innovative products and applications for their creative world.

The foundation for our work is a very simple idea……providing our relevant products and combining our client’s vision to achieve great projects and experiences. “If you like what you do you excel at what you create.” anonymous

Amy Neumann

Amy Neumann

Scholarship

Known as ‘Neumann’, Amy has been a part of the world of Architecture for over twenty years. She is absolutely fascinated by Art and Architecture and have maintained my Interior Design license (as well as my Florida Educator’s license) for many years – vowing to stay true to my passion(s). Amy is very active within the design community. She participates in events and support colleague education by delivering the required CEU credits needed for Licensure Renewal. Her passion is Rockfon, Architecture and of course… NEWH!

Keith Stibler

Keith Stibler

Student Relations

Keith started in the hospitality field in 1999 as an independent manufacturer’s representative. His tenacity, curiosity and honest approach allowed him to quickly grow the business. Today KM-Associates represents some of the top names in the hospitality industry. Keith’s extensive product knowledge and ability to navigate fast-paced environments has cultivated strong relationships with key design firms, purchasing agents and hotel owners. Keith embraces the day-to-day challenges and is an expert at streamlining the design and specifying process. Keith received his Master’s Degree in Finance from Barry University.

Eric Fernandez

Eric Fernandez

NEWH, Inc. Delegate

Eric, born and raised in Miami has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and contract furniture industry. He is a territory manager for C2C Designs. He brings a plethora of design, manufacturing, and sales experience to the NEWH board. He loves traveling as his job, as well as building relationships with his clients. in his personal life he loves to do any type of outdoor activities including tennis, riding bike, and going to the beach. Eric is also a proud veteran of the US Army.

Gabe Rodriguez

Gabe Rodriguez

NEWH, Inc. Delegate

Gabe Rodriguez, NCIDQ Interior Designer, is multi-disciplined with experience in workplace, hospitality, health & wellness, and senior living. He bridges the design and technical roles of projects to deliver high quality, high design spaces for his clients. He has a Masters in Interior Architecture from Florida International University. Passionate about giving back and making a difference in our design community he is currently serving as President.

Marilynn Kaufmann

Marilynn Kaufmann

Historian

Marilynn studied fashion merchandising and business at Indiana University. After several years in the fashion industry, she made the switch in 2013 to sales as a hospitality design rep. She now has a strong passion for the world of interior design, and recently relocated to South Florida after 9 years in NYC. Being on the board of NEWH has allowed her to give back to the community while forming great relationships in the industry.

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