Our Team
Design Products, Inc. has been representing leading contract furniture manufacturers in the mid-Atlantic region for over 75 years. Our philosophy is based on a commitment to professional service and the representation of companies who share our passion for design excellence. Collectively, our team has over 75 years of experience in design, project management, and furniture specification. Our goal is to help you develop the best furniture and architectural solutions for your space and operational requirements.
Julian McMichael
PRINCIPAL
Julian graduated from University of Virginia with a BS Architecture degree. After working for a general contractor for three years, Julian joined a startup furniture dealership and worked there for over seven years. In this position he built his contacts and mastered every angle of the contract furnishings industry.
Julian then worked for a highly regarded International Design and Architecture firm founded in 1936. At this firm he worked on many high profile projects in the District of Columbia further honing his industry skills. In 2015 he joined Mark Elledge to form their own company (The Rep Group) as independent manufacturer representatives.
Julian has tremendous product knowledge, technical skills from his days in the contracting industry, as well as a unique understanding of what goes into making a project a success having a background in architecture, project management, specification and design.
Mark Elledge
PRINCIPAL
Mark has been in the contract furniture industry since 2008. He began his career working as a project manager for a furniture dealership before expanding on that knowledge and moving into sales. In his sales position he felt there was a lack of responsive, knowledgeable, and passionate sales reps. It was here that he saw an opportunity to be the type of rep with whom he felt his colleagues would want to work.
In 2015 Mark made the decision to partner with Julian McMichael to form The Rep Group. Mark and Julian enjoyed success with their firm and have had even greater success through the merger with Design Products Inc. He continues to be passionate about customer service and bringing the best products to our clients.
Shannon Lunney
ASSOCIATE
Shannon has been in the furniture industry since 1980 when she started as a sales assistant to 5 salespeople for a large furniture dealership. She joined a International furniture manufacture in 1984 and handled Customer Service for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Shannon joined Design Products in 1986 and handles all aspects of administrative support as well as providing quotes, finishes, and making sure any and all requests are filled the day they are received.
Shannon’s in-depth knowledge of the market and our products make her one of the best customer service people in our industry.
Stacy Curtis
SALES ASSOCIATE, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
Stacy has been in the Architecture and Design Industry since she graduated with a BFA in Interior Design in 1992. She started her career working for a highly regarded firm in Washington DC. where she brought creativity, vision and tactical focus to her clients’ ambitions. In 1997 Stacy relocated to Richmond Virginia is proud to call RVA home!
In 1999 Stacy made the transition from design to sales and represented a top manufacturer for six years in the Southern Virginia territory. Over the last twenty years, Stacy has been involved in some of the largest projects in the Richmond and Southern Virginia market. Stacy is known for her ability to listen with sensitivity and respond with impactful solutions. By educating clients on products and trends she has created many meaningful and long-lasting relationships.
Each project is important to her and she believes that design is one of the most powerful tools for conveying a clients’ vision and values. Stacy is excited to provide exceptional support to the design, dealership and corporate community.