Who We Are
Corporate Studio is made up of a great team who doesn’t take themselves too seriously, while simultaneously working hard to provide excellence for their wide variety of clients. Together, their experience adds up to over 40 years of helping people make their spaces stand out. If you’d like to learn more about our people, read on…
Lisa Burgess, RID, IIDA
Principal / Senior Designer
City Director IIDA Georgia
Lisa Burgess brings an exceptional and comprehensive background of experiences to her work, specializing in both commercial and high-end residential interior design with the added expertise of kitchen and bath design. Her popularity is due to her varied talents and the individual focus she gives to each of her clients. Her goal is to create positive, inviting, highly aesthetic and functional living and working environments, on time and within budget. During her time spent away from work, Lisa seeks those who enjoy laughter and look at life from a different perspectives than her own, which makes for growth and fun, interesting conversations. Mother of three adult children, she entices back home with haute cuisine, great wines, and pistachio ice cream... in the hard to find 30 gallon drum! Lisa’s Motto – “Good enough never is.”
Bret Odom
Designer
Bret brings his previous experience in residential design to the Corporate Studio design team with his eye for color and passion for creating beautiful spaces. Bret desires to make each project the best one yet, learning from previous designs and taking challenges head on for the best result possible. When Bret isn’t designing, he is playing his guitar, piano, or playing golf. He loves learning the history of various subjects and is devoted to his Christian faith. Bret’s motto - “Let them see Jesus in everything you do.”
Mikki Blincoe
Project Manager
Mikki’s years of business management experience with focus on accounting interfaces make her a great asset to our team. She is proficient in project planning, account management, scheduling, and tracking of results. Her positive attitude along with strong communication and organizational skills help to develop great relationships, making her a perfect liaison between designers, clients, and vendors. Mikki is a Michigan native, has been married for 25 years with 4 very energetic kids and one 50 lb. golden retriever lap dog. She is a Swedish Fish addict, loves the outdoors, adventures, and yard work - even though she wishes that GA summers weren't hotter than Hades. In her spare time she also stunt doubles for Scarlett Johansson. She believes energy is contagious, positive or negative. Mikki’s motto - “Be humble and kind.”
Ally Chase
Designer
Ally brings experience in residential design with a focus on custom kitchen and bathroom remodeling. She’s passionate about achieving the client's vision while taking the stress off of the client throughout the project. Ally is a Tennessee native and received her bachelor’s in Interior Architecture from East State University. She enjoys spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Beau, cheering on the Vols, being outdoors, and finding new books to dive into. Ally's motto - “It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.”