Teri brings an eye for design and an energetic and approachable nature to her work in the interior design realm. After moving to Cleveland, she worked as an interior designer with Vocon Design. Later, Teri turned to furniture sales and marketing with OM Workspace, and currently the Davis Group.

Teri’s unique perspective in the design world also opens her eyes to the possibilities in Cleveland. Generous with her time and network of like-minded individuals, Teri hopes her involvement with Idea Box will contribute in some small way to the City’s greatness.

Foreshadowing his career path in architecture, as a child, Mike spent much time in his father’s office coloring/ruining beautifully drafted architectural plans. Today the crayons are more expensive, but the drive to bring the imagination to life on paper remains strong.

When Mike is not in Playhouse Square at the offices of FORUM Architects, he is immersed in other plans to leverage Cleveland’s current urban assets and creative efforts into visible and tangible results. Mike moved to Cleveland after college recognizing no other city in the country affords young professionals such a direct conduit to influence positive change. To that end, he is one of the founding partners for the annual Cleveland Design Competition, a forum to draw attention to Cleveland’s urban assets as well as its unique design challenges.

When a fourth grade teacher recognized Julie’s smarts and talent for drawing, she told her she should become an architect. Being an obedient child, Julie listened. Luckily, Julie also possesses a passion for exploring the places people dwell, work and live. Since returning home to Cleveland from professional internships in Colorado Springs and San Francisco, she has been creating successful designs for Wallis Architects, and currently, Bialosky + Partners Architects.

Born on the West Side of Cleveland and raised on the East Side, Julie loves to explore all sides of the city (without even needing a passport). With Idea Box, Julie hopes to help “stir the waters” to keep people thinking, talking, and creating fun here in Cleveland.

A consultant with his own project management practice, James recently completed several long-term engagements for a large financial institution. A highly organized and efficient leader, James helps steer Idea Box activities and shepherd tasks to completion.

James’ favorite place in Cleveland is the West 25th Street neighborhood in Ohio City. To James, it represents a best practice in leveraging an area’s history to create a thriving, livable neighborhood. James cites “livability” as one of the cities most undersold assets and hopes to make a positive, sustainable impact with other like-minded professionals.

After earning a B. A. in Communication from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, Linley Grande began her career in the fall of 1994 at Regional Reps Corp., a Cleveland based Radio station advertising sales organization specializing in small and medium size markets throughout the country. Starting as an account coordinator at Regional Reps, Linley entered and confirmed advertising orders, sent out commercials and general customer service.

After 13 years of dedication to Regional Reps, Linley was named Vice President in January 2007 and now heads up a department of account managers that service customer agencies and client Radio stations for the Atlanta, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and Dallas sales offices of Regional Reps.

Erin moved to Cleveland in 2003 and has since developed a track record for success in conceptualizing creative, strategic and effective communications—from advertising concepts to taglines and print materials—for the community relationship management firm, BrownFlynn.

Through her professional experience, Erin has gained a unique perspective of community issues. She devotes time, optimism and a sense of civic responsibility to effecting sustainable solutions and tries to apply a backpacker's philosophy to her everyday life.

Eric brings a combination of business savvy, attention to detail and experience across a variety of industries, providing counsel to small businesses and restaurants to improve service and streamline processes. He is actively engaged in project management activities for a real estate and land development project and has also established a reputation as an effective public speaker through his involvement with organizations like Future Business Leaders of America and Students for Free Enterprise (SIFE), where he addresses national conferences and other audiences.

As evidenced by his depth of experience, Eric views challenges as opportunities. Through the forum of friends and community champions at Idea Box, Eric is pleased to help others reach their goals and realize our region’s many surprising benefits.

With a passion for history and family roots in Cleveland that stretch back at least 200 years, Scott’s involvement with Idea Box is a way to blend his desire to do more for the community while having fun with friends.

Scott is a proponent of the city’s diverse and accessible offerings. To Scott, Cleveland is home from its familiar public art, like the Free Stamp downtown, to the beach-volleyball courts at Whiskey Island. Through clear thought, patient listening and consistent follow-through, Scott is a valued member of the Idea Box team.

A designer and architect, Steve tackles a variety of design challenges for clients in the public and private sector. Steve returned to Cleveland in 2002 following professional internships in Dallas, Texas, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, to be close to his family, which has resided in Northeast Ohio for several generations.

Steve has a knack for connecting people—to form a team or support a cause. He recognizes the influence an individual or a group of friends can make to the region and seeks to protect and share its rich history, culture and natural resources.