Meet the folks who are collecting and authoring Chief Architect’s blog posts. We are experts from all corners of Chief Architect, from customer experiences to technical details, to industry applications. We feel fortunate to get to share these stories with you and we love it when you leave comments to let us know your thoughts about the topics we share!
Sales & Marketing
Kendra Dorosh has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Marketing and has worked on the Sales & Marketing team at Chief Architect since 2016. She has a passion for connecting with Chief Architect customers and helping to capture and share their success stories with the design/build community.
Sales Manager
Derek Pedersen is the Sales Manager at Chief Architect Software and began working with the company as a Sales Representative in 2007. Derek has an AKBD and a background in home design, real estate sales & development, and construction. He is responsible for leading the Sales Team and assisting with the marketing and product development of Chief Architect professional and DIY products.
After graduating from Lewis-Clark State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a minor in Marketing, Danielle landed her dream job with the Sales and Marketing team at Chief Architect Software. She has been with the company since July 2019. Her primary responsibilities include educating customers on features of the software products, answering inbound customer inquiries, coordinating the monthly design contests, and managing the YouTube channel.
Read more posts from Danielle.
Sales & Marketing
Phillip Gibney is a Sales and Marketing Consultant with Chief Architect Software. In addition to Sales and Marketing responsibilities at Chief Architect, Phillip develops educational content including webinars, training videos, blog posts, technical articles, and live training classes. Phillip is a member of the Chief Architect tradeshow team and enjoys the opportunity to interact with customers and prospective customers at these events.
Kerry is a dedicated member of the Chief Architect team, focusing on creating marketing materials and visual elements for the company. She manages the company’s social media pages, sharing and promoting user work, creating content, and writing copy to engage with the community.
Kerry also enjoys working on interior designs and renderings. Some of her projects are featured in the sample plans gallery on the Home Designer website. She has collaborated with the content development team to help create catalogs, contributing to the company’s resources. Kerry appreciates the opportunity to connect with users and assist in training sessions, always eager to support and learn from the community.
Content Manager
Adrean began her journey with Chief Architect in 1999 as a technical support representative. Her fascination with design and home construction, combined with her experience in drafting and 3D modeling, paved the way for her to lead our Content Development team. In her role, Adrean oversees the creation of Sample Plans and Catalog Downloads, contributes marketing materials, and gathers and documents user feedback. Her commitment to enhancing Chief Architect’s software drives her active involvement in feature reviews and tool improvements.
Certified Trainer, Academic Sales
Kayla has been with Chief Architect since 2012. She started with the Sales team, but almost immediately began working with the Training department and has been teaching classes for the past few years. Kayla has a passion for the software and specializes in producing quality renderings – many of the renderings found on Chief Architect’s website and social media pages are her designs. Kayla has her Bachelors in Education and works primarily with the schools and students using Chief Architect, enjoying the process of watching students cultivate a passion for design. She is an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) with the NKBA.
3D Artist
Content Developer
Dustin has been creating content for Chief Architect since 2010, spending most of his time generating materials and 3D assets. When working in Chief, he mostly enjoys Ray Tracing scenes and generating new photo-realistic materials. Originally from Yakima, WA, Dustin helped build homes for the family business with clutch roles like shovel operator and plywood relocation manager while occasionally getting to do some foundation and framing work. Dustin has also “roadied” his way around the Pacific Northwest mixing audio and working backstage at concerts and festivals, working everything from small clubs to amphitheaters. Mostly an outside kid growing up, Dustin very much appreciates the Coeur d’Alene area and enjoys camping, swimming in the lake, and getting dirty in the backyard with his kids.
Adam Gibson is an architectural designer living in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, Living-in-Place Professional, and Aging-in-Place Specialist. He’s been leveraging Chief Architect software for his business since 1995.
Connect with Adam at Adam Gibson Design.
Sales & Marketing
Ariana came to Chief Architect in 2019 after completing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at Gonzaga’s Business School. Her analytical skills and interpersonal skills contribute to the Sales/Marketing Team at Chief Architect by contributing to blog posts, fielding customer inquiries, and creating training videos. She is known for matching the right Chief Architect product to the customer to help them succeed in their endeavors and business.
Sales & Marketing
Dani Forbush has worked as one of the Sales and Marketing consultants at Chief Architect. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Human Resources from the University of Idaho. In addition to her responsibilities on the Sales and Marketing team, Dani has managed Chief Architect’s Instagram page, growing our following of engaged users. She has a gift for drawing people in and highlighting their talents. Tag #chiefarchitect on any social media channel. We would love to showcase your work next.
Read more posts from Dani.
Todd Gillman is the content director for the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.
