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Who’s on the State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

T. Ritchie
K. Hazel
M. Johnston
H. Meibum
E. Walther
M. Verdigets
Alecia Mancuso

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Thu Aug 6, 2026

State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

Board reviews interior designer applications and financial reports

The State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers will meet to approve several applications for Registered and Intern Interior Designer status. The agenda also includes a review of current financials and an update on the strategic plan.

Approval of Registered Interior Designer applications for Hannah Page, Kirstie Schexnaydre, Walter La Vallee III, Jeffrey Smith, and Marla Emory
Approval of Intern Interior Designer application for Emily Zerinque
Review of current financials
Strategic plan update/action
Selection of Emerging Professional

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BOARD MEETING AGENDA Date: August 6, 2026 Time: 12:30 pm Place: 11736 Newcastle Ave, Bldg 2, Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (3 minutes per person) III. OLD BUSINESS a. Chairman’s Report - T. Ritchie b. Administrative Report - S. Edmonds c. Attorney report - A. Dow This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) IV. Approval of minutes from June 11, 2026 V. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of current financials b. Approval of applications for Registered Interior Designer: 1. Hannah Page 2. Kirstie Schexnaydre 3. Walter La Vallee III 4. Jeffrey Smith 5. Marla Emory c. Approval of application for Intern Interior Designer: 1. Emily Zerinque d. Choose Emerging Professional e. Strategic plan update /action VI. NEXT MEETING DATE –October 15, 2026 VII. ADJOURN If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Sandy Edmonds prior to the Board meeting via email a t sandy@lsbid.org or by telephone at 225 -295 -8425 to discuss your accessibility needs. Louisiana Office of the Governor State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

Thu Jun 11, 2026

State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

State board to approve budget, new interior designer, and leadership roles

The State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers meets to approve the next fiscal year’s budget, minutes from the prior meeting, and a new registered interior designer. Members will also elect officers and extend a professional services contract.

Approval of proposed budget for fiscal year 2027
Approval of Alisha Lechner as Registered Interior Designer
Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
Extension of professional services contract with Anna Dow
Approval of current financials

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✓ Decided: Board approves budget, financials, and new interior designer license

The State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers met on June 11, 2026, and unanimously approved the minutes from April 30, 2026, current financials, and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The board also approved Alisha Lechner as a Louisiana Registered Interior Designer, elected officers for the coming term, and approved fall CEU planning. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

Approved minutes from April 30, 2026 (unanimous)
Approved current financials (unanimous)
Approved proposed budget for next fiscal year (unanimous)
Approved Alisha Lechner as LA Registered Interior Designer (unanimous)
Elected T. Ritchie as Chair, H. Meibaum as Vice-Chair, M. Verdigets as Secretary, A. Mancuso as Treasurer (unanimous)
Approved fall CEU planning (unanimous)

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BOARD MEETING AGENDA Date: June 11, 2026 Time: 12:30 pm Place: Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (3 minutes per person) III. RULES HEARING pursuant to LA R.S.49:964 I. OLD BUSINESS a. Chairman’s Report - T. Ritchie b. Administrative Report - S. Edmonds c. Attorney report - A. Dow This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) II. Approval of minutes from April 30, 2026 III. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of current financials b. Approved proposed budget for next fiscal year c. Approval applications for Registered Interior Designer: 1. Alisha Lechner d. Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer e. Professional services contract extension: Anna Dow f. Fall CEU planning g. Strategic plan update IV. NEXT MEETING DATE –Aug 6, 2026 V. ADJOURN If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Sandy Edmonds prior to the Board meeting via email at sandy@lsbid.org or by telephone at 225 -295 -8425 to discuss your accessibility needs. Louisiana Office of the Governor State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: June 11, 2026 Time: 12:30 pm Place: Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Present: T. Ritchie - Chairman, H. Meibum - Vice -Chairman, M. Verdigets - Secretary, Alecia Mancuso - Treasurer, Karen Hazel Absent: , E. Walther Others present: A. Dow, S. Edmonds Quorum present II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (3 minutes per person) III. OLD BUSINESS a. Chair man’s Report - T. Ritchie b. Administrative Report - S. Edmonds c. Attorney report - A. Dow This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) IV. Approval of minutes from April 30 , 202 6 MOTION AND SECOND to approve the minutes from April 30 , 2026 : H. Meibaum , M. Verdigets . MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. V. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of current financials MOTION AND SECOND to approve the current financials : H. Meibaum , A. Mancuso . MOTION PASSED UNAN IMOUSLY. b. App roval of p roposed bu dget fo r next fiscal year MOTION AND SECOND to approve the proposed budget : M. Verdigets, H. Meibaum . MOTION PASSED UNAN IMOUSLY. c. Approval applications for Registered Interior Designer: 1. Alisha Lechner MOTION AND SECOND to approve Alisha Lechner as a LA Registered Interior Designer : A. Mancuso , M. Verdigets . MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. d. Election of Chair, Vice -Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer MOTION AND SECOND to elect T . Ritchie a …

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Thu Apr 30, 2026

State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

Interior Designers Board to review licensing and strategic plan

The State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers will meet to approve licensing applications and financials. The board will also discuss a strategic plan and rules meeting both due to the legislature by the end of 2026.

Licensing applications for Rachel Vidrine and Angela Berry
Request from Ron blank to be an approved CEU provider
Approval of current financials
Strategic plan update due to legislature by end of 2026
Scheduling of rules meeting due by end of 2026

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✓ Decided: Board approves two new Registered Interior Designers

The board unanimously approved the minutes from February 25, 2026, and the current financials. It also approved Rachel Vidrine and Angela Berry as Louisiana Registered Interior Designers. A request from Ron Blank to be an approved CEU provider was conditionally approved, pending a minimum of 20 approved courses. The board scheduled a rules meeting for June 11, 2026.

Approved minutes from February 25, 2026 (unanimous)
Approved current financials (unanimous)
Approved Rachel Vidrine as Registered Interior Designer (unanimous)
Approved Angela Berry as Registered Interior Designer (unanimous)
Approved sending letter to Ron Blank re: CEU provider link after 20 courses approved (unanimous)
Scheduled rules meeting for June 11, 2026 (unanimous)

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BOARD MEETING AGENDA Date: April 30 , 2026 Time: 12:30 pm Place: Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Hand out licensing certificates to newly licensed Registered Interior Designers II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (3 minutes per person) III. OLD BUSINESS a. Chairman’s Report - T. Ritchie b. Administrative Report - S. Edmonds c. Attorney report - A. Dow This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) IV. Approval of minutes from Feb ruary 25, 2025 V. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of current financials b. Approval applications for Registered Interior Designer: 1. Rachel Vidrine 2. Ang ela Berry c. Request from Ron blank to be an approved CEU provider d. Strategic plan update - due to legislature by end of 2026 e. Schedule rules meeting – due by end of 2026 f. Set new date for August meeting due to Executive Director required trip to CIDQ for committee commitment VI. NEXT MEETING DATE – June 11, 2026 VII. ADJOURN If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Sandy Edmonds prior to the Board meeting via email at sandy@lsbid.org or by telephone at 225 -295 -8425 to discuss your accessibility needs. Louisiana Office of the Governor State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: April 30 , 2026 Time: 12:30 pm Place: Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Present: T. Ritchie - Chairman , H. Meibum - Vice -Chairman, M. Verdigets - Treasurer , Alecia Mancuso Absent: K. Hazel, E. Walther - Secretary Others present: A. Dow, S. Edmonds Quorum present Hand out licensing certificates to newly licensed Registered Interior Designers II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (3 minutes per person) III. OLD BUSINESS a. Chairman’s Report - T. Ritchie b. Administrative Report - S. Edmonds c. Attorney report - A. Dow This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) IV. Approval of minutes from Feb ruary 25, 202 6 MOTION AND SECOND to approve the minutes from February 25, 2026 : H. Meibaum , M. Verdigets . MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. V. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of current financials MOTION AND SECOND to approve the current financials : M. Verdigets, H. Meibaum . MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. b. Approval applications for Registered Interior Designer: 1. Rachel Vidrine 2. Angela Berry MOTION AND SECOND to approve Rachel Vidrine and Angela Berry as LA Regi stered Interior Designers : H. Meibaum , A. Mancuso . MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. c. Request from Ron blank to be an approved CEU provider MOTION AND SECOND to send letter to Ron Blank letting them know once they have a minimum …

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Wed Feb 25, 2026

State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

Board to approve new interior designer licenses and review financials

The State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers meets to approve new license applications, review financial reports, and consider a license renewal fee increase. The board will also discuss proposed statute revisions and a lease renewal.

Approval of 5 new interior designer licenses (4 Registered, 1 Intern)
Approval of $1.75 per licensee fee increase for LA Dept of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program
Lease renewal for 5 years
Proposed statute revisions
Approval of current financials

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✓ Decided: Board approves new interior designer licenses and statute revisions

The Board approved several professional licenses and authorized the submission of amended statute revisions to the legislature. Members also approved current financials and a five-year lease renewal process.

Approved minutes from December 2, 2025 (Unanimous)
Approved current financials (Unanimous)
Approved Carolyn Allain St. Upery, Danita Majeau, Kristin Ortego, and Courtnei Scott as LA Registered Interior Designers (Unanimous)
Approved Camille Vincent as a LA Intern Interior Designer (Unanimous)
Approved participation in DOJ Occupational Licensing Review Program at $1.75 per licensee (Unanimous)
Approved S. Edmonds to begin the 5-year lease renewal process (Unanimous)
Approved amended proposed statute revisions for submission to the legislature (Unanimous)

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BOARD MEETING AGENDA Date: Feb 25, 2026 Time: 12:30 pm Place: Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (3 minutes per person) III. OLD BUSINESS a. Chairman’s Report - T. Ritchie b. Administrative Report - S. Edmonds c. Attorney report - A. Dow This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) IV. Approval of minutes from December 2, 2025 V. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of current financials b. Approval applications for Registered Interior Designer: 1. Carolyn Allain St. Upery 2. Danita Majeau 3. Kristin Ortego 4. Courtnei Scott c. Approval of application for Intern Interior Designer: 1. Camille Vincent d. LA Dept of Justice Occupational Licensing Review Program renewal - $1.75 per licensee e. Lease renewal for 5 years f. Proposed statute revisions VI. NEXT MEETING DATE – April 30, 2026 VII. ADJOURN If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this meeting, please contact Sandy Edmonds prior to the Board meeting via email at sandy@lsbid.org or by telephone at 225 -295 -8425 to discuss your accessibility needs. Louisiana Office of the Governor State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers

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BOARD MEETING MINUTES Date: Feb 25, 2026 Time: 12:30 pm Place: Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Present: T. Ritchie - Chairman ,H. Meibum - Vice -Chairman, K. Hazel, E. Walther - Secretary , Alecia Mancuso Absent: M. Verdigets -Treasurer Others present: A. Dow, S. Edmonds Quorum present II. PUBLIC COMMENT on today’s agenda items (3 minutes per person) III. OLD BUSINESS a. Chairman’s Report - T. Ritchie b. Administrative Report - S. Edmonds c. Attorney report - A. Dow This may be handled in executive session Pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A (1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) MOTION AND SECOND to enter executive se ssion pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A(1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) : H. Meibaum, E. Walther. Roll call vote: H. Meibaum - yes, K. Hazel - yes, E. Walther - yes, T. Ritchie - yes. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION AND SECOND to exit executive se ssion pursuant to LA RS 42:17 A(1), LA RS 42:17 A (4), and/or LA RS 42:17 A (10) : K. Haze l, H. Meibaum . Roll call vo te: H. Meibaum - yes, K. Hazel - yes, E. Walther - yes, T. Ritchie - yes. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. IV. Approval of minutes from December 2, 2025 MOTION AND SECOND to approve the minutes from December 2 , 2025: H. Meibaum , E. Walther . MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. V. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of current financials MOTION AND SECOND to approve the current finan cials : K. Hazel, H. Meibaum. MO …

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