Meet The Team At ICI

RICK HARRIS
PRINCIPAL, OWNER

612.759.0955 | rick@icinteriors.net

Rick Harris, president of Ideal Commercial Interiors (ICI), has been in the office interiors and commercial interior design industry for the past 37 years. During that time, he has worked in all facets of the industry including manufacturing, remanufacturing, field services, installations, product design, project management, and sales. During his long career in the business, Rick has witnessed firsthand the evolution of the utilization of office space and the design elements. He has built strong relationships with furniture manufacturers and suppliers from coast to coast allowing him to meet  customer needs at varied price points. His vast knowledge in all aspects of the industry makes ICI a prime candidate for any type of project.

KARLA MARSHALL
DESIGN & SPACE PLANNING ASSOCIATE

karla@icinteriors.net

Karla Marshall studied interior design at Dunwoody College of Technology earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. Since graduating, she has been in the commercial design/build industry for 5 years doing take-offs (flooring & furniture), sample submits, 3D renderings, contract execution, and project management for a variety of projects such as MSFA Stadium Skyways, U of M Arboretum Bee Center, Target Field and 2700 University Avenue. Karla has joined industry recognized organizations such as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC), and the Association of Women Contractors (AWC). She has completed classes with industry leader, JeDunn (Minority Contractor Business Development, MCBD) and AGC (Leadership “Blue Print”). Commercial Interior Designers Minneapolis MN | Commercial Interior Designers St Paul MN

TIM HARRIS
VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS & SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

tim@icinteriors.net

Tim Harris, Director of Operations at Ideal Commercial Interiors (ICI), has a background in marketing, design and project management. During his 3 years at ICI, Tim has worked in several different areas of the business. Day to day, Tim manages client, vendor and sub-contracting relationships, while also acting as the main point of contact on all furniture projects.

Tim is passionate about making connections with people who understand the power of communication as it applies to: public perception, brand management, decision making and storytelling. Tim is a hard working millennial with the soul of a baby boomer. His enthusiasm for innovation and creativity is balanced by technique and a strong desire to learn.

GWEN MARSHALL
OFFICE MANAGER & TEAM SUPPORT ASSOCIATE

gwen@icinteriors.net

Gwen’s varied background includes 20 years of administrative assistant work, six years as a carpenter, seven years teaching construction and career prep, seven years in restorative justice, and three years in the food industry.

As Office Manager for Ideal Commercial Interiors (ICI), Gwen is responsible for general organization and work flow in the office and, she serves as the liaison between customers, project managers, vendors and our installation team.