ABOUT VILLA VERONA
“Meeting Needs, Exceeding Expectations, Designing for Your Lifestyle.”
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Villa Verona Design is a stylish innovator of interior design. Our team provides full interior design services to clients in a wide range of residential and commercial settings. Villa Verona is focused on your vision and determined through uncompromising leadership to create interior art. Our approach is built on a highly qualified project team dedicated to meeting a client’s budgetary and schedule constraints while making a distinctive design statement. The mastery of interior design is an unsurpassed commitment that comes alive with inequitable commitment and pursuit of art. We are committed to what we promise, we are accountable to what we advocate, and we are distinctive in how we deliver it.
AWARDS
Our staff represents over 60 years of collective professional experience.
MEET THE TEAM
Diane founded The Blind Side in 1987, Villa Verona in 2007, and serves as president and Senior Designer. She remains actively involved in the firm’s interior design project management, strategic business planning and development, and executive leadership. Diane holds a degree in Interior Architecture and Design from Carnegie Mellon University and has experience in all aspects of interior design, construction, and remodeling.
Diane founded The Blind Side in 1987, Villa Verona in 2007, and serves as president and Senior Designer. She remains actively involved in the firm’s interior design project management, strategic business planning and development, and executive leadership. Diane holds a degree in Interior Architecture and Design from Carnegie Mellon University and has experience in all aspects of interior design, construction, and remodeling.
Diane Laskoski
President & Lead Designer
After earning his degree in interior architecture and design, Nate worked as an architectural engineer before finding his way to Villa Verona Design. Having experience working in several trade industries including flooring sales, acoustical systems, and interior design, he brings a unique perspective to interior design and plenty of creativity when problem solving. He has an appreciation for many styles of design and loves connecting with clients to help bring their dreams to life.
After earning his degree in interior architecture and design, Nate worked as an architectural engineer before finding his way to Villa Verona Design. Having experience working in several trade industries including flooring sales, acoustical systems, and interior design, he brings a unique perspective to interior design and plenty of creativity when problem solving. He has an appreciation for many styles of design and loves connecting with clients to help bring their dreams to life.
Nate Zak
Designer
Jerry is one of the original principals with our Pittsburgh Design firm and helped launch Villa Verona Design in South Carolina. After a successful career as a manager of United Parcel Service Jerry brought his managerial knowledge and logistic proficiency to our firms. As our team grew, we have relied on his skills in planning and development strategies to increase our recognition in the design communities and solidify our endeavors.
Jerry is one of the original principals with our Pittsburgh Design firm and helped launch Villa Verona Design in South Carolina. After a successful career as a manager of United Parcel Service Jerry brought his managerial knowledge and logistic proficiency to our firms. As our team grew, we have relied on his skills in planning and development strategies to increase our recognition in the design communities and solidify our endeavors.
Jerry Laskoski
Vice-President & Logistics
David Ferris first shared his artistic and architectural talents with Villa Verona Design as a participant in the firm’s summer internship program in 2019. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Architecture and Design with a minor in History from Bob Jones University, he joined the team. David found his love for design in visiting historic homes as a child. The history of design informs many of David’s design decisions.
David Ferris first shared his artistic and architectural talents with Villa Verona Design as a participant in the firm’s summer internship program in 2019. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Architecture and Design with a minor in History from Bob Jones University, he joined the team. David found his love for design in visiting historic homes as a child. The history of design informs many of David’s design decisions.
David Ferris
Designer
Susan is the office manager for our Pittsburgh design firm and works remotely as the office manger for Villa Verona Design Inc. Her extensive skills in organization and scheduling ensure that both locations operate efficiently and seamlessly. Sue’s ability to work with both clients and contractors helps to guarantee a successful outcome for the client projects. She looks forward to working with you to make your dreams become a reality.
Susan is the office manager for our Pittsburgh design firm and works remotely as the office manger for Villa Verona Design Inc. Her extensive skills in organization and scheduling ensure that both locations operate efficiently and seamlessly. Sue’s ability to work with both clients and contractors helps to guarantee a successful outcome for the client projects. She looks forward to working with you to make your dreams become a reality.
Susan Gwillim
Office Manager
Jamie is the newest addition to the Villa Verona Design team. Earning her Interior and Industrial Design degree from Istituto Superiore di Design in Naples, Italy, she enjoys the smallest details within architectural design. She has a background in various fine arts, including mosaics and recycled art. Her design approach is flavored with influences from around the world and her own experiences.
Jamie is the newest addition to the Villa Verona Design team. Earning her Interior and Industrial Design degree from Istituto Superiore di Design in Naples, Italy, she enjoys the smallest details within architectural design. She has a background in various fine arts, including mosaics and recycled art. Her design approach is flavored with influences from around the world and her own experiences.
Jamie Hogarty
Designer
