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Hubbardton Forge Expands Design Advisory Council
The domestic lighting manufacturer adds five interior designers to its Design Advisory Council, bringing the total to 10.
Vermont-based Hubbardton Forge has expanded its Design Advisory Council – launched in 2023 – with five interior designers who join charter DAC members Christopher Todd, Jeanne Chung, Joshua Smith, Shay Geyer and Tim Green.
“For us, it’s a real collaboration,” explains CEO Maria Mullen. “Our DAC members are true partners — not ‘ambassadors’ in name only. A lot of companies market to designers. We wanted to do it the right way, so we went straight to the source. We’ve built authentic relationships with designers who specify our work every day, whether they purchase directly from us or through our showroom partners. Their insights shape everything we do —from how our products perform to how they’re specified, ordered, and supported. We ask for their advice, we listen, and we put it into action.”
New members include:
Andrea Schumacher has cultivated a signature aesthetic she calls “untamed luxury,” a fearless blend of high design, rich storytelling, and unexpected detail. She is the author of the award-winning coffee table book Vibrant Interiors, and her work has been featured in national publications. Her portfolio spans high-end residential, hospitality, and branded commercial projects. Andrea Schumacher Interiors is a Denver-based firm with a national footprint known for its layered, soulful interiors and experiential design philosophy that extends to projects across the country.
Kaitlyn Wolfe is the founder and principal designer of an award-winning interior design + build studio in Scottsdale, Arizona known for seamlessly blending creative vision with construction expertise. Specializing in residential and commercial projects, her integrated approach delivers thoughtful, functional spaces executed with precision. Her 25+ person team is recognized for innovation, collaboration, and streamlined design-build services.
Kurt McKeithan and his team approach each project as a conversation, translating personal histories, daily routines, and long-term needs into spaces that feel both elevated and deeply authentic. Founder and principal designer of a Nashville-based, full-service interior design firm recognized for its refined yet deeply personal approach to residential and boutique commercial interiors, he believes that great design is experiential.
Lisa Kahn is the founder of Finding Sanctuary by Lisa Kahn Designs based in Naples, Florida. Whether designing residential or commercial projects, every facet of her work is guided by her enduring belief that peace around us inspires peace inside us. She says that she is drawn to Hubbardton Forge because their artisanal approach aligns with her belief that sanctuary is born from intention, care, and fine craftsmanship, “The attention given is felt in each piece and, ultimately, in the space it inhabits, imbuing the environment with warmth, meaning, and a deeper sense of connectedness.”
Tula Summerford is a product of New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with a background steeped in emerging fashion and color trends, having worked in two of New York’s most prestigious design houses. Today, based in North Carolina, her work is grounded in a deep respect for tradition and history, as she blends modern elements with classic forms. “Hubbardton Forge is my go-to lighting resource when designing my clients’ homes. Their creative and inventive designs consistently make a statement in my projects.”
According to vp/sales Andrew Knapp, “Great Service is something that interior designers need, and they know they can count on us to shepherd their projects from beginning to end. All 200 [of our] employees are under one roof, from design and engineering to manufacturing and shipping to sales and customer service. It’s all done here. And if a custom lighting solution is needed, we have a dedicated Customs team, including prototyping, right here on site.”
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