WE ARE THE ORGANIZATION
OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS
FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
CLCid advocates for ALL interior designers in California across all practice types and market segments. We provide invaluable opportunities to connect with industry leaders, build lasting relationships, and stay at the forefront of interior innovation.
CLCid’s Core Values include:
- KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION – We share knowledge through education of the built environment to interior designers, legislators, and the public.
- INCLUSIVITY – We collaborate with interior designers in all stages of their careers, associated professionals, and public officials.
- RESPONSIBILITY – We track and distribute current codes related to the interior design profession to promote public safety.
- LEADERSHIP – As the foremost advocate, we are an organization of interior designers for interior designers.
MISSION
Our mission is to help interior designers succeed and thrive in the profession. We provide support throughout the interior designer's career trajectory.
HISTORY
The CLCid was established in the 1980s as a coalition of various interior design organizations and individuals. It was formed to support the practice of professional interior designers and advocate for their recognition through certification. The coalition played an enormous role in supporting the legislation that led to the formation of the California Council for Interior Design Certification, which administers the Certified Interior Designer Title Act to protect the health, safety and welfare of consumers by establishing and implementing professional standards and educational requirements, ensuring competence through examination, and compliance with professional standards and our code of ethics.
Our collective hard work has resulted in the defeat of misguided legislation that would have devastated the interior design profession by limiting the scope of services that interior designers are legally able to provide.
Through our dynamic network within the design community and industry professionals, we foster collaboration, education, and leadership development —ensuring that our members have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathryn Hampton, CID
Board President
Company name: K2S Studio
• Title: CEO | President
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, California Certified Interior Designer (CID), Council of Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ)
• Market Segments: Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family
• Fun fact: Enjoys exploring Los Angeles using public transportation, and has never been to Catalina Island but wants to go!
Linda Panattoni
Past-President
• Company name: Panattoni Interiors
• Title: Owner | Designer
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, National Kitchen & Bath Association Certified Kitchen designer (CKD), National Association of the Remodeling Industry Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP)
• Market Segments: Residential
• Fun fact: Enjoys historical novels.
Tim Lyons
Secretary / Treasurer
• Company name: Tim Lyons Law, PLLC
• Title: Founder
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member, Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Bar Association, LGBT Bar LA
• Fun facts: Hiking and Snow Skiing, Graduated Harvard Cum Laude.
Deb Longua-Zamero, CID
VP Public Affairs
• Company name: DLZ INTERIORS Inc., Los Angeles, CA
• Title: CEO | Interior Design Principal
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, California Certified Interior Designer (CID), Council of Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ), Well Building Institute Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
• Market Segments: Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Multi-Family
• Fun fact: My first design presentation was at the White House to the President of the United States, George HW Bush.
Caryn Menches, CID
VP Education
• Company name: Modern Lotus Interiors, Orange County, California
• Title: Principal Designer | Owner
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, California Certified Interior Designer (CID) Masters Degree in Interior Design
• Market Segments: Residential
• Fun facts: Used to inspect buildings, including roofs! Pen and Quill Winner.
Steve Jones, CID
VP Membership
• Company name: designTECH Interior Design, Sacramento, CA
• Title: Principal
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, Certified Interior Designer (CID), Instructor California State University Sacramento, Interior Design (25 years)
• Market Segments: Office, Civic, Healthcare, Restaurant, Residential, Multi-Family
• Fun facts: Avid flyfisher and motorcycle rider.
Genise Plessas
VP Legacy
• Company name: Genise Plessas Designs, Sacramento, CA
• Title: Owner
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, National Kitchen & Bath Association Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), American Society of Interior Designers Allied (ASID)
• Market Segments: Residential, Hospitality
• Fun fact: Car fanatic, especially Porsches, and a love of motor yachts. Genise and her husband own a 45' yacht in the process of "fixing up." It is starting to look like the 1989 vessel it was meant to be.
Jay Hyde, CID
Board Member
• Company name: Mogavero Architects, Sacramento, CA
• Title: Architect, Associate
• Credentials: CLCid Board Member, Certified Interior Designer-Commercial (CID-C), American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Construction Document Technologist (CDT), Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Certified Construction, Contract Administrator (CCCA)
• Market Segments: Multifamily Housing, University Student Housing, University Dining Facilities, Historic Preservation, Religious Institutions
• Fun fact: Real passion is building code analysis and documentation.
Doug McCauley
Interim Executive Director
• Company name: Impact Advocacy, Sacramento, CA
• Title: Real Estate Commissioner
• Credentials: Former California Real Estate Commissioner and Executive Officer California Architects Board. BA Government, Sacramento State University, Master of Public Administration, Golden Gate University
