MEET YOUR  [incredible] TEAM
All of the Office Interiors & Design team members strive to offer extraordinary client experiences.
​Working through the vast changes in the business environment, we have made recommendations, tested our results and perfected our craft. ​We look forward to helping you create a professional and enjoyable working environment.
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Dian Pickerel
founder
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Although Dian is now retired from OID - we are so proud of her legacy and the great company she built - we just couldn't remove her presence from the website. 
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Dian has been in the industry since 1976 and was a principal member of the founding OID team in 1995. One of Dian’s areas of expertise is education, holding an ergonomics fair every year for the UNL library system and is proud to be a key vendor for the University of Nebraska as well as the holder of the LPS furniture contract.
  • Dual BS in Interior Design & Fashion Design, University of Nebraska Lincoln
  • Attended Teknion Dealer industry training on all aspects of commercial furniture industry
  • Member East Lincoln Business Association
  • Notable projects include Pinnacle Bank Headquarters in Omaha, University of Nebraska College of Business & Engineering Offices
Sara Downes
president
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email: Sara.Downes@oidinc.com
cell: 805-320-2475
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Sara's goal is to help clients create relevant and resilient work-spaces that adapt with ever-changing work-places. Through connecting product research and knowledge with design, she collaborates with design teams to bring tools, knowledge of trends and new products to assist with connecting your strategy with your organization's culture to optimize performance and function.  In her down time, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband and their 2 young children; outdoors and being active.

'My formal education in Industrial Product Design is perfectly suited to this dynamic industry; granting me the the skills to optimize function, value and aesthetics for all of my clients." 
  • BS Industrial Product Design, Metropolitan College of Denver​
Geoff Downes
VP / CONTROLLER
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email: Geoff.Downes@oidinc.com
cell: 805-320-3510

​With a background in operations management, finance and commercial real estate development, Geoff was enthusiastic about joining the OID team managing day to day business operations.  He has quickly embraced the OID work ethic, philosophy and balancing company objectives with individual employee success and growth.
  • BS Psychology, University of Delaware
  • Master of Architecture, University of Colorado
  • LEED AP
  • Master of Business Administration, University of Colorado
Melinda Stanton
Director of development
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email: Melinda.Stanton@oidinc.com
cell: 402-429-8346

​Melinda Stanton graduated from UNL College of Architecture with BSAS in Architectural Studies, Emphasis on Interior Design.  She has 17 years of experience specifically in the Interior Design and Commercial Furnishings Focus.  Over the years she has worked with Corporate, Healthcare, Education and Start up businesses as well to design, manage and install amazing interiors for each and every customer.
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    BSAS, Interior Design
    1994 – 1999
  • Has worked in the industry since 1999
Macey Morgan
director of client accounts
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email: Macey.Morgan@oidinc.com
cell: 402-312-0484
office: 402-484-7500
Nancy Kraft
Director of Workplace solutions
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email: Nancy.Kraft@oidinc.com
cell: 402-730-7262

Nancy Kraft is a Lincoln native who brings over 20 years of experience in contract furniture sales and project management to Office Interiors & Design. Nancy enjoys working on projects large and small, and helping people to go beyond just furniture design, whether that means assisting with interior finishes, or creating ergonomic solutions for her clients.  Her favorite thing about her position is collaborating with clients to give them the best possible outcome for their needs. 

​In her free time, Nancy enjoys volunteering in the community at the Lincoln YMCAs and spending time with her family in Colorado.​
Sara Wolfe
director of client accounts
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​email: Sara.Wolfe@oidinc.com
cell: 402-217-3439

Sara brings with her a decade of design and project management experience. With a background in designing large scale projects from top to bottom; Sara expertly brings that knowledge to each and every project. 

Education: BA, Interior Design, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Vicky Sohl
lead designer
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email: Vicky.Sohl@oidinc.com
office: 402-484-7500
Liz Stehlik
lead designer
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email: Liz.Stehlik@oidinc.com
office: 402-484-7500

Liz has been working in the industry since 2006, when she joined Office Interiors & Design. Liz currently works on the OID design team and specializes in 3D Model Rendering. When she is not working, Liz spends her time volunteering for Hearts United of America, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and the Friendship Home.
  • BS in Interior Design, BA in Photography and Graphic Design, University of Nebraska Lincoln
  • National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certificate #26466
  • Considerable education and experience in design
Wendy O'Brien
DESIGN/project manager
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​email:
Wendy.Obrien@oidinc.com
office: 402-484-7500
​cell: 402-499-7251

More about Wendy coming soon!
Diane Duden
client support
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email: Diane.Duden@oidinc.com
office: 402-484-7500

Diane has been the first smiling face you'll see when you come through our doors since 2007. In addition to interior design, Diane has worked in home interiors design as well as in sales and support for a variety of design companies. Her passion is the colors, trends, and feel of a space.
  • Studied Interior Design, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
  • Considerable work experience before OID includes Miller & Paine, Dillard’s, Danley’s Paint & Décor, Paul Daniels Interiors, Flack Decorating (Kansas), and Slumberland
  • Has worked in the industry since 1984
Vicky Kuhn
Client Support / ap
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email: Vicky.Kuhn@oidinc.com
office: 402-484-7500

Vicky has been an integral member of the Office Interiors & Design team since its inception in 1995, and has been working in the interior design industry since 1985.  
  • Member of the United States Bowling Congress, Lincoln Chapter
  • Has worked in the industry since 1985
Lynn Thelen
Client support / ar
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email: Lynn.Thelen@oidinc.com
office: 402-484-7500

A Nebraska native, Lynn spent 19 years in the health field at a local hospital before joining Office Interiors & Design in 1998. She has been a full time member of the team ever since. Lynn is an active member of her church and sits on various committees including acting as the treasurer for several years. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and is an avid quilter.

  • Graduated from Wesleyan University, Lincoln Nebraska
  • OID team member since 1998

Mackenzie Howard
Client support
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email:
Mackenzie.Howard@oidinc.com
office: 402-484-7500

More about Mackenzie soon!
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