The Texas Oklahoma Chapter of the International Interior Design Association is pleased to announce the return of the highly coveted IIDA Leader's Breakfast Series to Dallas. Our goal is not only to bring forward a speaker that intrigues the design and business community, but to also donate proceeds to the Chapter Educational Fund. The fund, established in 2006, offers Interior Design students within Texas and Oklahoma $12,000 in tuition and study abroad grants.
Our featured speaker is Lucy Billingsley, Partner of the Billingsley Company since it's inception in 1978. Lucy launched the office development, multi-family and single-family divisions of Billingsley Company in 1996. In addition to One Arts Plaza, the company is currently developing Austin Ranch, Cypress Waters and the award winning International Business Park. In 2002 and 2004 Billingsley Company was recognized for design excellence in both their office and multi-family developments.
The Series everyone will be talking about. Be inspired by our keynote speakers as they share their leadership secrets, mingle with design leaders and business innovators, and join with us to honor leaders in the community. Locations will include New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Registration begins at 7 am with breakfast and program starting promptly at 7:30 am
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART – ATRIUM
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201
p 214.922.1200
Complementary self parking provided in DMA garage
Register online today!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lucy Billingsley has spent her career in real estate, leasing, managing and developing a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial properties. She led the Dallas Market Center through three expansions to 7,000,000 square feet and expanded Crow Design Centers in Houston and Boston to a total of 1,500,000 square feet.
Lucy and Henry Billingsley started Billingsley Company in 1978 to manage their growing industrial portfolio. Lucy launched the office development, multi-family and single-family divisions of Billingsley Company in 1996. In addition to One Arts Plaza, the company is now developing Austin Ranch, Cypress Waters and the award-winning International Business Park.
Billingsley Company was recognized in 2002 and 2004 for design excellence in both their office and multi-family developments.
Lucy is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, with a BBA in Finance. |
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HONOREE
Theresa O'Donnell currently serves as Director of Development Services for the City of Dallas. In this position, she oversees the operations of Comprehensive Planning, Zoning, Building Inspection and permits, Real Estate Services and Engineering. Theresa directs over 300 employees and manages a budget of roughly $24 million dollars. Her most recent accomplishments include Dallas' first Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Theresa serves on many boards and committees including the American Planning Association, Greater Dallas Planning Committee, DHADC, Dallas Homebuilders Association, UNT and UTA Committees.
She as approximately 24 years experience as an urban planner.
Theresa is a native Texan and was raised here in Dallas. It is with great pride that she serves as the planning director in her hometown. She and her partner Christa reside in Dallas with their two young daughters. |
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HONOREE
Peggy Noakes, FIIDA, is Director of Interiors for the Dallas Studio of WHR Architects, a nationally recognized architectural firm specializing in the design of health and science buildings with a focus on hospitals and higher education research facilities.
With over 30 years of professional practice, Peggy has focused on healthcare design for the last 15 years where her innovative solutions have resulted in award-winning projects. Recognizing the importance of evidence-based design, within the specialized field of healthcare design, Peggy continues to develop healing environments that are patient centered.
Ms. Noakes is an active participant in several key professional groups. She is a Fellow of the International Interior design Association, (IIDA), having served in multiple positions during the last twelve years on the Chapter and International Boards. She is a Founding Member of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers, (AAHID), currently serving on the Board of Regents as Credentials Director and, is a professional member of the Society of Environmental Graphic Designers, (SEGD). |
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