{ womenin bu sin ess special advertising section }
Dale L a cy
66
WBM october 2011
Jenni fer Fran ce &
L eslie S ta cho wicz
Big Sky Design, Inc.
4037 Masonboro Loop Road, Wilmington
(910) 793-3992
www.bigskydesignonline.com
Big Sky Design’s interior designers Jennifer France and Leslie
Stachowicz consider themselves resources, go-betweens for clients
and craftsmen, using their design expertise to direct the process.
“We act as a turnkey for the client, greatly reducing their time and
energy while inputting our creativity and know-how,” says Jennifer. This
way, Big Sky is able to use its relationships with local experts to offer clients
access to materials and products they would otherwise never see.
Leslie explains that the growing online or “do-it-yourself” marketplace
can be confusing for clients. “The millions of material options available
today are overwhelming,” she says. “But we help our clients — residential
and commercial — focus ideas into cohesive designs that speak to their
own aesthetic wishes.”
Big Sky Design was founded in 1997; its longevity is a testament to a
diverse portfolio and an excellent network of contacts.
“Interior design is a process,” Jennifer says. “The best outcomes are
where we, as professionals, guide our clients’ projects and bring our
material resources to a project.”
They do this through their close connections with the local design
community, working with local artists, skilled woodworkers, custom concrete
fabricators, faux finishers, upholsterers, custom drapery shops, tile
installers, galleries and framers.
What they love most about the biz is the methodology — creating
design for people to use and experience.
“We get to be the facilitator for people to see their ideas and dreams
come into reality,” they say. “That’s a pretty great feeling.”
Vice President, Sales Manager
Bank of America Home Loans
(910) 256-0268
http://ae.bankofamerica.com/daleglacy
During the last 20 years, Dale Lacy has built a solid and steady
career in the mortgage banking industry, originating mortgages
for primary residences, second homes and investment
properties. But she didn’t do it alone. In fact, she credits her strong
network of Realtor-based contacts and referral clients for her success.
“In sales, never take your referral sources for granted,” she advises.
“There is always a competitor waiting to take over the minute you stop
doing your best work.”
For the last two decades, Dale has worked for the same company. Bank
of America, she says, has been great to work for, especially as a mother.
“I have always had the flexibility to work from home,” Dale says. “And
when my husband was relocated, it was easy to transfer with Bank of
America to Wilmington.”
Prior to moving to Wilmington 8 years ago, Dale worked for Bank of
America in VA, TN, Charlotte and RTP and hopes to never leave. So far,
this has been her favorite city in which to work.
“Everyone here is professional, but more relaxed than in other cities,”
Dale says. “Plus, the real estate market is very diversified here, allowing
me to work with all different types of clients.”
Dale also loves to take advantage of Wilmington’s lifestyle, spending
spare time boating, and fishing, and at the beach with her family
and friends.