IIDA DESIGN AWARDS JURORS, 2011 – LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Derrell Parker, FIIDA
Derrell Parker, FIIDA, is partner and Interior Design Studio Principal with Parker Scaggiari.
He has been an Interior Designer for over 37 years with a primary project focus in contract
and commercial Interior Design. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior
Design from the University of Georgia, Franklin School of the Arts. Derrell has been a
Registered Interior Designer in Nevada for the past 16 years and is first interior designer to
be appointed to the Nevada State Board of Architecture. He is a Fellow of the International
Interior Design Association (IIDA) and was International President of the association form
2009 to 2010. He was honored with the IIDA “Distinguished Leadership Award” in 2005.
Derrell was the 2004 national president for the National Council for Interior Design
Qualification, NCIDQ.
Brian Thornton, IIDA, AIA
Brian Thornton is an architect, interior and industrial designer. Thornton has launched
Flora & Fauna lighting, and a new brand of luxury bathroom fixtures in collaboration with
Pfister. It was featured in the product Trends segment of HD Magazine. His work with
Gensler, RTKL, and MGM Mirage is award winning. Mr. Thornton is Past President, of the
Washington D.C. chapter of the American Institute of Architects. He is also a past
international board member of the International Interior Design Association and resides in
Las Vegas.
Jonelle Vance, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ
Jonelle Vance, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ, serves as the Executive Vice President and Interior
Design Principle for EV&A Architects, a specialty design firm serving the hospitality,
commercial, and health care industries. She has worked on millions of square feet of space
over the past 30 years. Many of Jonelle’s projects have been awarded for design
excellence through AIA and NAIOP. Jonelle has been a Registered Interior Designer in the
state of Nevada since 1997.
Active in her community, Ms. Vance is an active member of the International Interior
Design Association (IIDA), currently serving as Las Vegas City Center Director for IIDA
Southwest Chapter.
Lori Gordillo, IIDA, LEED AP
Lori Gordillo is the Project Manager of the Interior Design team for DLR Group | KKE in
Las Vegas. She has 16 years of experience in creating spaces for corporate offices, law
firms, healthcare facilities, and financial services. Lori earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Interior Design from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
She holds National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) cirtificate, is a
Registered Interior Designer, and is LEED accredited.
Tiina E. Martin, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C
Tiina joined Gensler’s Las Vegas office in 2006. With over 12 years of experience, she has
served in varying roles on a wide range of noteworthy projects around the world. Tiina
received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree from Harrington College of Design, and also
holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Illinois Wesleyan and an Associates in Graphic Design
from College of DuPage. She is NCIDQ certified, as well as a LEED accredited professional.
Tiina is a Senior Designer, working on both interior and architectural projects in several
practice areas.