Shyam has a passion for lifestyle designs. Combining that passion with his diversified knowledge plus 10 years in design and 7 years in the hospitality furniture industry has given him the edge to advance. He enjoys working on many levels on a project and is constantly on the lookout for inspiration. Boredom is not in his vocabulary!

Shyam’s career started as an architect in India where one of his mentors influenced him in the field of furniture design. He moved to San Francisco for his MFA in Industrial Design at the Academy of Art University. He has worked with some of the best in the industry and is pleased to have engaged with their great minds.

Shyam takes pleasure in sharing his knowledge and helping others to succeed. He likes to teach and has volunteered time at his alma mater, encouraging students to reveal their hidden talents in design, research and technicalities in manufacturing.

His personality is of a true Gemini, sometimes level headed and introverted; and other times excitable and bold. He loves riding his motorcycle, FAST...and occasionally makes that ride a long day trip, and possibly catching a short and windy back road along the way. He also enjoys time well spent with his family and friends, and likes to go on walks and hikes along beaches and lakes.

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Born in Texas, Eric and his moniker "Eric Brand" has grown from a small furniture company to now having an internationally renowned presence.

Over the course of Eric's career as a designer and furniture entrepreneur, he has found the greatest pleasure and fulfillment for him lies in a collaborative approach. That method of discovery, the challenges, and the pervasive "make it better" mentality, has been the foundation of his process, and the spirit that drives him.

Eric Brand's designs have been featured in hundreds of magazines and publications worldwide. Credited for redefining luxury and transforming the world of high end furnishings, he has been responsible for architectural interiors for retail clients such as Chanel, Coach, and Donna Karan during his early years at Brand+Allen Architects in San Francisco/Houston.

Represented in leading showrooms across the country, Eric Brand's residential and hospitality lines are nationally and internationally recognized for his multimedia approach to design and fabrication, and for his use of exotic materials. Eric Brand offers innovative and original furnishings, and is known as a bridge between the cultures of Asia and the United States. Eric Brand currently handles design of luxury furnishings for homes, hotels and resorts around the world, and continues to supply his products to industry icons such as Wynn, Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, NoMad, One and Only, Rosewood, and Park Hyatt to create spectacular rooms and common spaces.

Eric Brand manufactures and has offices in the United States, China, and the Philippines.

Lucky for Eric, he has been surrounded by family, friends and colleagues who believe in him and have given him the courage to forge his own path in his life and career, in art and business.

Eric believes that the ability to create, make an impact, inspire, motivate himself and other, is his purpose and joy.

He loves tennis, good coffee, Scotch and Texas BBQ.

Eric received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Houston, College of Architecture.

Caren is very passionate about achieving her goals. She’s “aiming for the future” and she “will definitely work hard to make it all happen.”

That may be why prior to joining Eric Brand two years ago, she worked for three years at an architectural firm. Caren says she's on the right path for her professional career because she can apply the concepts and skills she has learned in her field of work.

Caren says she’s “surprisingly good at listening.” Through listening, she “can gain more knowledge and ideas.” Her ideal client is “an open minded and approachable client,” to whom she “can share her ideas and is willing to accept suggestions.”

Caren would love to travel everywhere, and is always dreaming of worldwide travel.

Caren earned her Bachelors of Science in Industrial Technology degree with a Major in Architectural Drafting from Carlos Hilado Memorial State College in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Karen’s spark of inspiration to the design field came from her love of graphics on all things from billboards to snowboards.

Joining Eric Brand in 2012, and as Graphics Manager she is responsible for the day-to-day management of creative work, helping bring the company’s creations to life.

Kick starting her career at Apple Computer, the experience gave Karen the opportunity to explore the world and hone her talents.

Beyond exploring the world, Karen has always been a firm believer in the power of community. For over two decades she has lent her skills to several Bay Area non-profit organizations, transforming their marketing presence to engage the current generation.

In her spare time it would not be unusual to find Karen talking endlessly about the new puppy she is hoping to soon get!

Molly provides quality products & service to interior designers while having the design knowledge herself to help execute design decisions within budget & lead-time for hospitality & high-end residential projects.

With over 11 years’ experience in the Hospitality Interior Design industry, one of Molly’s biggest strengths is cultivating lasting client relationships & bringing a fresh set of eyes to every project.

Molly’s interior design education background & previous working experience have expanded her knowledge in the interior design industry by broadening her expertise to include hospitality multi-line sales and sales management.

Previously to starting her own company, she worked with a variety of corporate hotel brands, hotel owner and developers & architectural interior design communities across the United States. This is where she discovered her very personal devotion to one-on-one design & product sales knowledge.

In 2011, Molly started her own company, Key & Commons, serving as a multi-line manufacturer sales representative and has expanded her territory in recent years to include the entire Golden State of California.

Molly's strengths include prioritizing, problem solving & building lasting client & industry relationships. Her meticulous attention to detail from start to finish ensures a successful project from conception through completion. She is an ambitious overachiever with a positive attitude who loves working with people and is passionate about the design industry.

Molly earned her Bachelor's Degree of Interior Design from Kansas State University.

Angelina is passionate about making things more efficient, helping people de-stress, and making business more environmentally friendly. She brings a fierce set of organizational skills to her Office Manager role at our Burlingame location. If you don’t believe us, just look at the cleanliness of her desk!

After earning her degree and leaving a decade of work in the outdoor recreation and science fields, she spent many years fine tuning her managerial skills in San Francisco’s tech industry. While there, she worked in account management and client success, and reinforced her love of working with people and solving problems behind the computer screen. Her passion for working with people and problem solving inspired her focus of; streamlining processes, incorporating task management systems, and making every day work easier and more efficient, which is an asset she has brought with her when she joined Eric Brand.

Additionally, staying true to her recreational spirit, Angelina brings a sense of fun to work wherever she goes, making sure to remind people that work should also be enjoyable. Whether it’s planning office parties, creating custom Eric Brand Bingo games, or organizing company bike rides, she instills the value of a healthy work/life balance among her peers.

When she is not in the office you can most likely find her playing in the mountains of Tahoe on her snowboard, in the ocean surfing, or crashing her mountain bike on the trails of Santa Cruz.

Angelina received a bachelor of science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration from San Francisco State University.

Angie is a creative optimist who loves to learn, travel, create and innovate. She has been in a creative field all of her life, and interior design for 3 years.

As a Project Manager she gains inspiration and pleasure out of working closely with some of the best in the biz. Watching ideas and drawings come to life is one of her favorite parts of the job.

She finds humor and a smile in any situation. Her laughter can often be heard billowing through the office daily.

We asked, “What are you surprisingly good at?” Angie says: “Rolling my R’s”

Her biggest accomplishment? “Stamps in my passport.”

Angie holds a degree in Interior Design from FiDM and a BA in Liberal Arts from Cal State University San Marcos.

Barry grew up in Jacksonville Florida, and began his career in mortgage banking, working with investors to source outlets for residential mortgages.

After his mortgage lending days, Barry entered the furniture and fabric business sourcing manufacturers for the design and architectural trades.

Barry entered the furniture world because of his love for design and décor. He has worked within the design trade for over 20 years sourcing products for residential and hospitality projects located around the world.

He enjoys working with talented people suggesting products to assist with the customer creative designs.

Barry began working with Eric Brand in early 2001 and says he “has seen the company grow and become a major resource to not only the high end residential market, but a major resource for products in the hospitality design trade.”

On holidays, you may find Barry enjoying his boat, fishing or snorkeling in the Florida Keys. He also may be found in North Carolina hiking the trails around Asheville and enjoying nature on the Blue Ridge Parkway!

Barry graduated from Florida State University, majoring in Business and Finance. He later performed graduate work at Northwestern University.

Carly loves to create and maintain great client relationships.

At Eric Brand for nearly four years, she is always learning from the vendors and continuously improving on techniques and communication with clients during the quoting process. She loves that her position at Eric Brand has a great blend of creativity and technicality.

She is extremely adaptable and has the ability to stay calm in stressful situations. That may be why she thoroughly enjoys consistently working within tight deadlines and juggling many things at once!

She’s most passionate about traveling the world and creating great memories with her family and friends.

Carly has a degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of California – San Francisco.

One of Caroline’s biggest strengths is the ability to visualize and implement a customer’s design, even when provided with limited information.

She brings 13 years’ experience in the industry combined with skills obtained in design school. She is well-versed in our brand, down to the nuts and bolts.

Caroline has a sincere interest in everything furniture and design, both professionally and personally. Even if she didn’t get paid for it, she would still continue to (re)design and organize her own home and those of friends and family.

Caroline leverages her knowledge, interest and strengths every day: conceptualizing with clients, understanding construction and shop drawings, holding presentations, budgeting projects, and maintaining customer relations.

She consistently solves production scheduling problems with clients and works through budgets to “make it work.” Her ability to achieve success can also be evidenced in the successes of the project managers who have trained under her guidance.

Prior to joining Eric Brand, she had a project management role at a Herman Miller dealership in Los Angeles.

At Eric Brand, Caroline has also worked as a Project Manager, Director of Operations, and Director of Projects prior to assuming her current senior position as Director of Sales.

Caroline has been able to accomplish her success in the field while adding the responsibilities of being a working mother and wife. She strives to live every day to the fullest with a positive attitude and hopes to be a good role model for her children.

Caroline has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from California State University Long Beach.

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David is about being fair and objective. He comes from a tight knit family and that has extended into his own family and friends.

David notes “I still have folks that will work with me after 28 years and even talk to me for the after 62 years. Who would have guessed?”

His ideal client is fair. The same applies to the folks I represent. “Fair, is the 27 pitch game, the 24 serve set - it is the Holy Grail.”

David’s education includes a bunch of initials(from the biological sciences) that could be used after his last name, and clearly understanding that his wife is right.

Deanna makes the impossible---possible! She ensures projects with tight delivery schedules meet their delivery deadlines.

Overall, she has 13 years of experience in logistics and 4 years of experience in project management.

Deanna worked at a logistics company prior to starting work with Eric Brand in 2006. In 2014 she began managing residential projects, and began spending time at overseas factories to further her knowledge of the manufacturing process. In 2016 she started handling hospitality projects.

As a self-described foodie, you will find Deanna looking up food reviews in her spare time, and making dinner plans with friends and family.

Deanna’s also a dog lover and has interest in animal rescue organizations.

Frances has a passion for developing great product and sourcing the best materials to support the design. Clients appreciate her thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

Frances has 7 years of industry experience. She’s originally from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas where she began her career in home decor with Arteriors Home. There she grew both the product and the people on her team in their Private Label department. 

In 2016, she took a leap of faith and moved to the Bay Area in California. After venturing into the textile industry as a product manager in private label bedding, Frances longed for the challenge in the furniture industry and joined the Eric Brand team in 2017 as Project Manager.

Away from the office, Frances enjoys time with her husband and two calico cats. You can also find her outdoors---hiking, paddle boarding and even an occasional trip to the driving range. Top that off with a true passion for designing jewelry and always on the hunt for inspiration.

Frances earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Grace is passionate about product form and function. She goes for design that is distinct from the others.

Although Grace is shy and not one to brag, she indicates that she’s surprisingly good at model making and form concepts. Music is her assistant. She uses it to focus while designing.

As a technical designer at Eric Brand, she is responsible for drafting shop drawings and 3D renderings of furniture for presentation and production.

Grace started her career in the Arts and Crafts industry as a designer of lighting products and home decor. She learned the materials and production process, working mainly with bamboo, sinamay, buri, rattan, capiz, and other natural materials.

Next she became a technical designer for kitchen interiors and office furniture. She also worked abroad in the Middle East.

Beyond work, she loves to cook, even though she doesn’t know how to do it, and given the means, would build a sanctuary in order to adopt rescued farm and domesticated animals.

Grace has a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design from Mapua Institute of Technology, in Intramuros Manila.

Joleah has faced her fear of numbers and formulas while working at Eric Brand.

Formerly an English teacher for Japanese and Korean students - and a musician - she had the least interest in math.

However, after initially joining Eric Brand in an administrative position, she accepted the challenge to grow her knowledge and has been handling logistics in our Philippines office for nearly two years.

Joleah has a Bachelor of Arts’ degree with a major in English from the University of Manila.

Mariya has a long history of working in the design industry. She is well known for her positive attitude, exceptional organization skills and strong attention to detail.

She is passionate about fitness, nutrition and living a life filled with meaning. She enjoys traveling the world, looking for new adventures and meeting new people along the way.

Mariya graduated San Francisco State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Visual Communication and Design.

Mark assists in developing some of the most sophisticated furniture design ideas from Eric Brand. He focuses on 3D modeling and presentation to assist clients in understanding the look and feel of furniture and interiors; and to “help the furniture talk for themselves.”

Mark is originally from Manila in the Philippines. After graduating in 2008, he received training in MicroCad Technologies and began his career at Modular Plus, a kitchen design firm.

Then, prior to joining Eric Brand, he worked for three years as a 3D Graphic Designer at Fektet Al-Bayt in Saudi Arabia where his work assisted in developing villas, stores and restaurants.

He graduated from a vocational course in Drafting Technology at Technological Institute of the Philippines, a top Engineering and Architecture school in the Philippines.

Always optimistic and smiling, McKayla believes that “a day without laughter is a day wasted.”

At the Eric Brand China office for one year, she handles RFQs, some quality control and sourcing, and communicates with our factory.

Away from the office, she likes sports, travelling and reading. A romantic, she enjoys planning weddings in her free time, believing that weddings and great furniture have commonality in bringing happiness.

McKayla graduated from Guangdong Ocean University, situated in the Zhanjiang District, Guangdong Province, China.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Mitch Rosen has been representing luxury manufacturers of Hospitality and Residential furniture for two decades. He has a deep understanding of different manufacturing processes and a passion for creating lasting relationships. His experience in the industry allows him to understand the balance of budget, design, logistics and quality control.

Mitch is often recognized for his expertise and knowledge within the industry and enjoys working with clients that share the same core values. He loves spending time with his wife and two children and feels that his family is his greatest accomplishment.

Mitch has a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University, with a Major in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Resources.

Patrick supervises and leads our Philippines office. He and his team are responsible for preparing architectural and technical drawings as well 3D renderings for presentation. He’s passionate about design, and in the Philippines’ team’s skills development by sharing his knowledge and techniques.

Born in Manila, he began his career as a designer and CAD operator at 215 Interior Design/Architectural, a local firm where he was responsible for architectural and engineering plans as well as design presentation. The firm and his contributions were featured in magazines and several TV programs showcasing their expertise and craftsmanship in residential home design, interior renovations, and exclusive leisure resort projects.

During his five years with 215 Interior Design/Architectural he also took on additional work and responsibility as a draftsman at RDCY Construction specializing in civil works projects. He was primarily responsible for creating the design specs for fabrication, as well as quality checking the finished outputs.

In 2012, Patrick drafted another path and joined Eric Brand as a Technical Designer and helped build the Far East Philippine team. He also completed training in furniture and architectural development at the Eric Brand China and California offices.

During his free time he volunteers as a firefighter in his community.

Patrick graduated from the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) for Drafting Technology. He also attending the MicroCAD Training Center in Caloocan City, Philippines specializing in AutoCAD and 3D Max software.

Rebecca watches over all our hospitality projects as well as her own. As a Senior Project Manager, she says “having the opportunity to work on some of the most gorgeous hotels all over the world,” as well as “building relationships with our amazing clients” rank among her favorite parts of working at Eric Brand. She also loves working closely with the designers and understanding the look and feel they want for a project.

From an early age, design was a part of Rebecca’s life. Her father’s work as an interior architect sparked her interest in interior design.

She began her career working for a residential interior designer in San Francisco, as well as working for Pottery Barn as a design specialist where she met Carly Prieto, Eric Brand’s Quote Manager. She continued working in residential interior design until 2015 when she was hired as a Project Manager for Eric Brand.

Rebecca graduated from California State University, Chico with a BFA in Interior Design.

Roxanne is the office and human resources administrator at the Eric Brand Philippines office.

With eight years of management and human resources experience, Roxanne says that her past journalism experience often reminds her about the importance of fairness and how to serve diversity in the workplace.

She enjoys undertaking projects “from scratch” with attention to details. She’s also into movies and loves going on long, random bus rides where she can just look out the window, enjoy the view, and not worry about her destination.

Roxanne has a Bachelor in Journalism from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila.

With more than 20 years of experience in purchasing, hospitality sales, marketing and design, Sherrie Yarborough, President of SYNC Contract, has built long-standing relationships with manufacturers and clients alike.

Her stellar customer service, trend forecasting and experience designing for luxury hotels, five star resorts, commercial workspaces, multi-family properties, restaurants, corporate offices and healthcare spaces across the country have earned her a reputation that is unmatched in the industry.

Sherrie feels that her success is due to her continued enthusiasm and passion for the industry, she says, “I personally manage each project from the initial stage of conception to the order completion." This is a statement that her customers, such as Nicky Ashtar of Lead Designs LLC, concur with offering further insights into Sherrie’s success saying, “Over the years, I have had the pleasure of knowing Sherrie Yarborough of SYNC Contract professionally and personally. I admire her positive spirit and can-do attitude. I know that Sherrie will always provide the best customer service, product knowledge, and follow through from start to finish.”

Aside for running SYNC Contract and traveling all over the Continental U.S. and the Caribbean to work with her wide array of customers, Sherrie, calls High Point, North Carolina, otherwise known as “The Furniture Capital of the World”, home.

Centrally located, Sherrie’s “home base” offers her convenient access to both the Appalachian Mountains and Carolina Coast, enabling her to enjoy long weekends in two of her favorite vacation spots and spend relaxing, well-earned, quality time with her growing extended family.

Sherrie is a member of the NEWH hospitality industry network.

Steven is all things accounting and bookkeeping for our company - and more!

Besides being responsible for tasks such as recording daily transactions, issuing invoices, depositing checks, and sending out payments, Steven helps in many other ways such as carefully wrapping and shipping our customers’ material and/or leather (COM/COL) to factories for production, and taking fabulous professional photos for our website, brochures and catalogues.

After earning his accounting degree, Steven started working for Eric Brand in 2007 as an office assistant and was quickly promoted to bookkeeper where he was able to apply his accounting background.

Later, Steven decided to further pursue his interest in photography and took classes at a local college to improve his knowledge. Coincidently, a photographer was needed by Eric Brand at that time so company photographer was added to Steven’s duties and title!

Steven really enjoys fishing and can patiently sit in one spot holding the fishing pole for hours, regardless of whether he catches a fish or not! He also likes cooking many different foods where he challenges himself to bring out the best of the dishes that he cooks.

Steven graduated from California State University of Sacramento with a BS degree of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

After living overseas for 4 years, Teresa joined Eric Brand in 2015 as a Special Projects Manager to launch our Masters & Mentors program.

She brings 20 years of experience in the retail clothing and accessories business that includes 15 years of buying experience at Macy’s and The Gap. The combination of her customer centric approach along with her experience planning and operating a business made Teresa a good fit to support the launch of Juniper by Eric Brand in May 2017. She continues to manage the Juniper website and online business and thrives on the collaboration process necessary to create solutions for her customers, fellow employees and industry partners.

Although Teresa holds a biology degree, her love of textiles and design and prompted her to start a retail career. She feels lucky to have held positions that marry her scientific approach with the creativity of fashion. She takes pride in her communication skills, remaining flexible and solution driven no matter the task at hand. Whether supporting the launch of a website, implementing a new marketing direction or planning a corporate event, Teresa enjoys the ever-changing aspect of her job as a Special Projects Manager.

Teresa enjoys giving back to her community through various roles in the local community and is an avid recycler. In her free time you will find Teresa on long walks with her dog, traveling the world with her family and dreaming about the final design of her about-to-be remodeled home. One of her greatest joys in life is being a mother and wife, a job she will luckily never outgrow.

Teresa earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Oregon.

Waiching is our Director of Operations. Since joining Eric Brand in 2003, Waiching has helped our company transition from a small furniture company to a worldwide organization. She is the glue that keeps Eric Brand together!

As a member of the management team, she specializes in communication, leadership, team management, decision-making, negotiation, personal organization and risk management. From overseeing our USA headquarters, Philippines and China offices to supporting the company’s manufacturing initiatives and new business efforts, Waiching plays a strategic role in the company’s daily operations and future direction.

Waiching has 15 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry, starting out as a graphic design intern for Eric Brand. Her responsibilities have steadily increased over the years - working on marketing, hospitality and residential projects - then the Juniper Collection - becoming our Director of Operations in 2015.

Because of her background, Waiching has developed a strong relationship with our overseas partners. This includes helping to develop our hospitality project teams, retail teams, QC teams and drafting teams at our worldwide locations.

Waiching holds a Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Animation and Illustration from San Jose State University.

Yinli, with Eric Brand since 2013, heads our office operation in China.

She was born in Guangzhou, one of China's largest cities where she graduated from Guangzhou Panyu University with degree in Business Japanese. Shortly after her graduation she moved to the even larger and more populous Shanghai - a major global financial center and transport hub with the world's busiest container port, where she worked for two years in trading as a manager's assistant.

She is a "dragon" according to the ancient Chinese birthday calendar. Strengths of being a dragon include being sensitive, loyal, dignified and having capacity. This is how Yinli approaches her position and treats those around her with those qualities, plus offering respect and enthusiasm.

Yinli likes to explore and has set high goals for herself. When only 21, she traveled to Australia and explored it alone for nearly two months. She's visited 10 countries so far and would like to visit another 20 or so countries in the next few years. She'll need some great furniture as her dreams include owning a villa and a hotel in the not too distant future!

Monique wants to live in a world where no one doubts the importance of debits equaling credits--- and in this same world, cake has no calories.

Monique, as described by her adult children is a therapist who practices accounting. Just about 30 years ago, the night before her daughter was born; she decided to go into business for herself. She has found that there is no such thing as “going into business for yourself”, though she has made a good go of being self-employed. As producer, quality control and customer service, in essence, she has discovered, everybody is the boss of Monique.

Right out of college Monique worked for a premier Venture Capital partnership, quickly learning the fast pace of newly emerging high-tech and biotechnology industries. Hoping for a slower pace, she left Venture Capital and became a practice management business specialist. These were lucrative opportunities, affording Monique about 15 years of growing with her family while working just enough hours to keep her brain from getting dusty. Shortly thereafter Monique began working as a small business consultant. For the past 30 years she has juggled multiple clients---from turning on the lights in a one room office to participating in the financing of remote offices around the country and around the world. It’s as exciting hiring a client’s first employee as it is hiring their 250th employee. Change and growth are amazing human behaviors.

She enjoys the challenges of diversity and growth, especially those which come from different talent specific to their industries. Recruiting and hiring talent and promoting proven performers are very rewarding. She is especially excited when she sees the potential in a “fresh out of college” and witnessing and contributing to the grooming of young new hires into seasoned managers.

Monique has a few hidden talents, for which she has been accused of being a witch. She is a keen observer of behavioral trends. This insight and skill may look like fortune telling but it is simply watching the behavior patterns of owners, managers, rank and file alike. The research is years of observing outcomes or conclusions based on similar behaviors, year after year, after year. Each generation has their unique behavioral calling card.

How does this all come together? Very simply, she started out as a Biochemistry major but earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Notre Dame de Namur because the math classes were easy. Years later she earned a Master’s Degree in counseling Psychology at Notre Dame de Namur and is a clinically trained psychologist. Ten years later, hoping to learn more about the aging body she decided to go back to school, earning an AA in Kinesiology from College of San Mateo with a movement specialty in Pilates.

She is inspired by the censored lyrics of Snoop Dog’s 1993 hit, Gin and Juice, …”Laid back (with my mind on my money and my money on my mind).”

Having worked in the technical field for many years prior to sales, Scott has a strong appreciation for quality service and constant communication.

He notes: “Problem solving is one of my strongest attributes. Building relationships both personally and professionally by applying skills obtained from a good education and worldly experiences. Some of my best accomplishments are continued relationships based on honesty and trust.”

Scott has 19 years of sales experience. He says: “Teamwork is key to achieving my many goals. I pride myself in providing the best service, product and commitment to all facets of a project. My reward is continuous sales and a stronger business relationship.”

Wai Ki specializes in accounting and bookkeeping.

After he obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting at San Jose State University, he pursues his career. In addition to his accounting experience, he has around 10 years' experience working for a custom floor wholesale/retailer. He has knowledge in all types of electronics. He can also provide computer service repair and build computers.

Wai loves to participate in any outdoor activities. Usually on the weekends, he will be hiking up on the mountain taking landscape pictures with his camera.

Cristine has determination to fulfill her dreams and is very passionate about achieving her goals in life, including that of her family's as well. She believes in the saying: "Dream for your future, aim high."

She brings six years of private company accounting experience to our accounting staff.

When not crunching numbers for our Philippines office, she spends her off time with a love for cooking, bonding with her family, and browsing the Internet. Given the opportunity, she looks forward to potential international travel.

Cristine received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Management Accounting from Cagayan State University, Philippines.

Marisa decided to change things up recently and move to San Francisco, and we are fortunate to have her at our Burlingame office.

Marisa deeply appreciates the art of creating something beautiful out of pure imagination and drive. She enjoys observing the process firsthand---initially an idea that gets transferred onto paper, then ultimately crafted into a tangible object through the use of different materials, textures, and prints.

She believes that through design we have the power to communicate feelings and emotions without using a single word. She hopes to spread positive emotions through her own creations one day.

In her spare time she enjoys sitting by a gorgeous view, listening to music, and painting.

Marisa graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management and a minor in Psychology.

Carmen is a recent addition to our China office, providing necessary communication and coordination in order to consistently deliver satisfaction and controllable results to our clients.

Prior to joining Eric Brand, Carmen began her career in the custom furniture industry as a project coordinator for a China based manufacturing firm. While there she increased her knowledge and appreciation of how shop drawings help transform concepts into the final product. She became a “furniture person” by orienting herself to understand how every piece of custom built furniture depends upon the sum of inventive design, precise engineering, use of top grade materials and masterful craftsmanship---all sourced from different stakeholders

Born in east Guangdong, China and deeply affected by the Chaoshan culture, Carmen loves the traditional arts (such as the Chaozhou opera) as well as the local Gongfu tea. Like many other Teochew people, Carmen believes in honesty, hard work and teamwork.

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With a background in Intercultural Communications and Real Estate, Anna brings a unique blend of creativity and interpersonal expertise to the Eric Brand Team. Her deep appreciation of art provides a strong foundation for the hospitality and design industry. She is a fourth generation Bay Area native and an avid traveler, maintaining a “global citizen” mindset. In addition to her role in the Sales and Marketing Departments, Anna also manages both the Eric Brand Standard and Custom Finish Libraries. Anna specializes in client relationship growth, company literature development, and strategic promotional outreach. Anna believes that each day is an opportunity to excel and applies this approach to both her professional and personal life.

Rainer brings honesty and pride to every aspect of his job. Combined with years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his Senior Direction of Retail position at Eric Brand.

Rainer has over 36 years' experience working in the high-end fixture business at Columbia Showcase. He began his career in the apprentice program at Columbia in Los Angeles as a Journeyman Cabinet Maker. In his time with Columbia, he has worked in all departments including Engineering (AutoCAD), Mill Department, Assembly, Paint, and Hardware department. The combination of all this experience elevated Rainer to his previous position of Vice President of Sales and Installation.

Woodworking is not just a job for Rainer, it is part of his family's heritage. His great grandfather, grandfather and father were all in the business so he decided to continue his family's tradition and stay in the trade. With a last name meaning "woodman" why not stay in the business?

During his spare time, Rainer enjoys being outdoors, and spending time with his family and dog.

Rainer graduated with a Journeyman Cabinet Maker diploma from Trade Tech College in Los Angeles, California. He has many years of experience both directing and completing many high-end projects. In addition, Rainer also has electrical and tile work experience.

Joe Patterson joins us as part of the merger/acquisition between Eric Brand and Columbia Showcase. As the youngest son of Columbia founder Samuel M. Patterson, Sr., Joe has served as managing officer of his family's business for over 30 years. Growing up he spent summers working in the factory, gaining firsthand experience in the art of cabinet making and construction. As Columbia's second generation, Joe and his 3 older siblings carried on the legacy of their father's vison long after his retirement. During his career, Joe personally oversaw many hallmark projects for the company, including the fabrication and installation of Custom Retail Fixtures for the Barneys New York Flagship store on Madison Ave, the Interior Architectural Woodwork for the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and most recently, the Neiman Marcus Flagship store at Hudson Yards in NYC. Professionally, he enjoys working closely with architects, designers, and owners to help bring their creative visions to reality and find solutions for challenging fabrication and construction details.

Joe and Eric met in the mid 1990's while collaborating on a retail project in San Francisco where they quickly developed a lasting personal and professional relationship: "When I met Eric I immediately felt a strong personal connection and deep respect for his talent and integrity". Over the years they collaborated on many projects in addition to the development of off-shore suppliers. As the time came to find a solution for Columbia to continue its legacy of service there was a clear solution for Joe: "I could not think of a more synergetic organization and partner than Eric Brand to continue and grow the tradition of quality and customer service my father established over 70 years ago. I'm very excited for what the future holds."

Joe first studied Architecture at the University of Southern California where he ultimately graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Business & Entrepreneurship, he also attended Columbia University for post graduate studies in Real Estate Development. Joe resides in Malibu, CA with his wife Lori where his free time activities include "long walks on the beach", stand up paddle boarding, mountain biking, snowboarding, playing guitar and dabbling in mixology. He's a fan of the Dodgers, Lakers, USC Football, the Seattle Seahawks and Pearl Jam!!

Caren is very passionate about achieving her goals. She's "aiming for the future" and she "will definitely work hard to make it all happen."

That may be why prior to joining Eric Brand two years ago, she worked for three years at an architectural firm. Caren says she's on the right path for her professional career because she can apply the concepts and skills she has learned in her field of work.

Caren says she's "surprisingly good at listening." Through listening, she "can gain more knowledge and ideas." Her ideal client is "an open minded and approachable client," to whom she "can share her ideas and is willing to accept suggestions."

Caren would love to travel everywhere, and is always dreaming of worldwide travel.

Caren earned her Bachelors of Science in Industrial Technology degree with a Major in Architectural Drafting from Carlos Hilado Memorial State College in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.

Jonathan is a professional sales leader with over 35 years experience in the commercial interior furnishings business. The majority of his background has been in the carpet industry working for Brintons, Milliken, OW Hospitality, and most recently as Sales Director, and then Managing Director of the iconic Axminster Carpets brand. He has been involved in sales, sales and marketing management, and senior director level positions at manufacturers providing product for the hotel and leisure sectors. During his time in the USA from 2006-2011 he was CEO of Brintons USA, the subsidiary company of Brintons Ltd.

In addition to his roles within the carpet companies he has also been a Board Member of the BCFA from 2004-2019, and was Chairman of the BCFA from 2011 until 2014, leading the Board of the trade association that supports the British Contract Furnishings Association. He is also Past President of NEWH UK, a US hospitality organization that is focused on raising scholarship money for interior design students through the interior furnishings industry.

In March 2020 Jonathan decided to branch out independently and with the formation of JYA (Jonathan Young Associates) Limited launched a consultancy and product sourcing solutions business for the hospitality, commercial and high-end residential market sectors.

Jonathan Young Associates will be partnering with key suppliers in the hospitality furnishings market who differentiate through their quality of product and service, and where possible working with sustainable, environmentally friendly materials. Through the experience and product knowledge gained Jonathan Young Associates can also work with interior designers, architects, and end users to source the appropriate product for individual projects. The suppliers include Axminster Carpets, the holder of a Royal Warrant, which was founded in 1755 by Thomas Whitty, Innovative Carpets, Eric Brand bespoke luxury furniture, and Majestic Mirror and Majestic Lighting.

In addition JYA will be working in collaboration with Tessere to offer a custom carpet and rug service for architects and interior designers in the hospitality and commercial markets, and allow designers flexibility in the development of bespoke designs in floorcovering.

Jonathan Young, has had significant leadership experience over many years in the hospitality sector, and his background has taken him across continents, living and working in the UK and USA, and developing and executing growth strategies for businesses across international regions. This gives him a unique perspective and insight of the markets.

I come from one of the most beautiful five freshwater lakes in Anhui Chaohu, China. The unique features of a local environment always give special characteristics to its inhabitants, people there are simple, full of integrity and kindness. Hometown is the softest portion in my heart always because there are my families, childhood playmates, delicious foods as well as the calmness of the lake.

I used to work for a metal workshop and accessories company as the role of drafting and design, as the communicating bridge between manufacturer and customer. The idea of design from the customer and factory’s suitable proposal will be conveyed by me until a satisfying result is achieved.

I enjoy the moment from reading the initial theoretical drawings to the completion of the finished product, which can really give me a sense of accomplishment. At the same time, there are a lot of unexpected situations that occurred during every stage of production, which required me to figure out the most suitable solutions, and educate myself with a lot of professional skill at the factory. Working at a factory helps me understand more clearly how a product is built, how to identify the quality of products, how to ensure that every product is satisfactory to the customers.

I like music even though I am not good at it at all, but this will not stop me from liking it, I can just listen and not sing, which can satisfy myself and without disturbing others.

I also like to play some online games, such as the "World of Warcraft". I've been playing for more than ten years, from rookie to skillful, from stranger to friend by knowing each other for more than ten years, and obtaining a precious friendship eventually. It not only makes me have another world more than others, it also makes me realize the importance of teamwork, especially a good team that will help oneself growing up more quickly than expected.

Originally from Meizhou in Guangdong province, Fenny embraces her Hakka heritage. She is described as very passionate person who is also patient, and friendly to all. Fenny graduated from Guangzhou University with a major in Accounting. She has been employed in the field since her graduation and truly enjoys being immersed in numbers, although she knows others may find it a bit dull and boring.

True to her belief that life is richer with an active, healthy body, Fenny enjoys all kinds of sports, such as running, swimming, yoga, and so on. In her free time, Fenny also enjoys baking, making desserts and loaves of bread for her family and friends on weekends. She delights in the baking process and the anticipation of the finished product. When her cakes come out successfully, it is encouraging; when they fail, she looks at it as a challenge for the next time.

Ming Wu, a recent addition to our China Office, brings her experience as an Administrative assistant and bookkeeper to the Eric Brand team. She enjoys supporting her fellow team members in all facets of the business and looks forward to growing with the company in her new position.

Ming is drawn to the furniture business and appreciates how furniture plays an important role in our daily lives both at work and at home. She is very excited to learn more about the furniture industry from a manufacturing perspective.

Stay positive every day , Major Lee has lived this way her entire life. She is responsible, strong in execution and has good communication and coordination skills.

Major works at Eric Brand as an assistant to McKayla. In the beginning McKayla will train Major until she can handle the RFQs independently.

She likes cooking Chinese food very much, and always makes some creative adjustment in her cooking. As a Chaoshan people, Major also likes drinking KongFu Tea in her free time.

She is about to graduate from Guangzhou College of Business and Technology in the summer of 2021 with a major in Business English.

Tinny brings more than 15 years’ experience in international trading to her new position as a Project Coordinator with the Eric Brand China team. She is best known for her good customer service and enjoys communicating and working with people all over the world.

Born in Guangzhou, China, Tinny graduated from Sun Yat-sen University with a major in Business English. She was a Manager of a Business Development Group for Raymond Industry Ltd., leading a project coordination and management team. Tinny is very passionate about her work and plans to bring her love of product design to her new career in furniture. She reports she already loves her job and working with her new EB Family.

Tinny has many different hobbies such as swimming, traveling, reading, listening to music, watching movies, drawing, and collecting stamps. She also loves to cook and bake; she enjoys cooking delicious foods for her family and friends. Tinny thoroughly enjoys life and can often be found taking walks with her family and their pet dog.

Ellie Ma is a Hospitality Project Coordinator with many years of experience in production.

She graduated from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies with a major in English after completing her undergraduate program at Sun Yat-sen University.

Ellie was raised in the Chaoshan region of China where she learned to be a hard-working and responsible person who approaches everything with great integrity. She is best known for her strong communication skills and ability to work independently in addition to being a team member. Ellie brings more than 10 years of foreign trade experience in the garment industry to her current job. She has a good working knowledge of the entire process from product development, inquiry, sourcing, sample orders, production, shipment, and payment. In her latest position at Tinka International Ltd, Ellie was a purchaser/shipping supervisor where she was mainly responsible for the upscale brands of Paul Smith, JiL Sander, McQueen, Armani, Bonobos US, etc.

While the Furniture industry is new to her, Ellie believes she will pick it up quickly and looks forward to a new career with the Eric Brand Family.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking delicious food for her family, with some help from the Food Network Ellie has made many cakes, bread, and even pizza. Her favorite moments are those spent with her family, including her 2 beautiful children with whom she loves to play games.

All her life, Angelika has displayed a passion for the arts, especially drawing. That passion continues today and can be witnessed in her great attention to detail and precision as a technical designer with Eric Brand where she enjoys illustrating the company’s designs and watching them come alive on paper.

Angelika is continuing her education as an architecture student at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila. She enjoys creating her presentation materials manually using markers and colored pencils as she feels this has a positive and unique impact on the presentation. In her early years in college, she developed an interest in creating graphite and charcoal portraits and ultimately turned them into commission works.

Outside school and work, Angelika loves to play with her pets and go jogging every morning. Angelika would love to study more on digital art and expand her knowledge of other 3D rendering applications in the future.

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Tom Tang joined Eric Brand in 2021 as part of our Quality Control team in Asia. He is responsible for the in-line and final inspection of our China production, along with his colleagues. Tom is a quick learner and has become a valuable part of the team.

Tom was born in beautiful Liantang, an ancient river town in Shanghai, the soldier’s training ground from The Three Kingdoms Period. Although he grew up on the river, Tom laughingly admits he has never been a good swimmer. However, he loves music, especially singing along with his favorite tunes.

He enjoys observing the local people during his frequent travels, especially their customs and festivals. As a Buddhist, Tom believes every encounter is destiny, especially his new career at Eric Brand.

Benson comes from Guangzhou, a big city in South China.

Because of the great interest in animation since childhood, he has been practiced and learning art during his growing up and chose to major in visual communication in college years and graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts in 2018. He has been engaged in design-related work since graduation.

He never stopped learning even graduated from college, he insists on learning industry-related courses online, because he believes that the harder he works - the luckier he is.

Outside of work, Benson loves sports. Badminton, basketball and swimming are his first choice to relax on weekends. Besides that, he also loves to cook, and cooks a table of Cantonese food for his family every weekend.

Born and raised in Guangzhou China, Patrick believes in a practical approach to life, like many Cantonese people. Having lived in Singapore, a multi-cultural Asian society, for his secondary education, he also believes in being open-minded and receptive to different cultures and religions.

After graduating in Singapore, Patrick came back to his home city and started his career as a product development officer at Avery Dennison, one of the leading label & packaging manufacturers in the world. This position provided him extensive knowledge in global communication and teamwork. Patrick’s second job was at a foreign trade company.

Patrick joined Eric Brand as a project coordinator in March 2021. He is happy to have the opportunity to work in the furniture industry as he thoroughly appreciates fine design.

Outside of work, Patrick enjoys cycling, hiking, and indoor exercises. He enjoys when he can find time alone to reflect on the world and gain clarity in his thoughts. Patrick also has an appreciation for vintage watches.

Shelby has always had a passion for art and design, which prompted her interest in working for Eric Brand. As a 2022 graduate of UC Santa Cruz, she earned two bachelor’s degrees in art and economics. Shelby is very motivated and hardworking within the office administrator role to help keep the office running smoothly.

In her free time, she likes making jewelry, watching documentaries, and pursuing her passion for printmaking. Being creative has always come naturally for Shelby and pursuing an economics degree alongside art has helped to support and balance out her creative side. Shelby played water polo as a goalie throughout college and continues to swim when she can to fulfill her inner mermaid.

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Helen joins our marketing team as our staff photographer located in China. Her focus is on visually chronicling the progress of our items in the production line via photographs and video. In addition, Helen will cover all the corporate events in our China office.

Helen has a positive and uplifting personality, always focusing on the bright side. In her free time, Helen enjoys spending time with her dogs. They are the source of much of her laughter and joyful photographs. She also specializes in making desserts, pairing them with coffee to enjoy the interplay of sweetness and bitterness. This interplay is also her recipe for a balanced approach to life.

As a graduate with a BS in Architecture from the Philippines, Alexander's first work experience was as a draftsman for his former college professor, the owner of a Design and Build Company. Later, he worked for an Interior Design firm and a Design and Construct firm, respectively.

He applied for an overseas job in the Middle East to broaden his horizons, where he worked for a Design and Construct firm. Meanwhile, Alexander continued to develop his technical skills through self-study in his free time. He was rewarded for his efforts when a member of the Royal family royalty directly hired him to work for her multinational Interior-Architectural Design firm as an Architectural Engineer and 3d Renderer. After working overseas for 25 years, Alexander decided it was time to return to the Philippines for good. He knew it was the right choice when the opportunity came to become part of the Eric Brand team.

Leanne graduated from Huizhou University, majoring in Fashion Design and Engineering. She worked as a merchandiser after graduation, where she was responsible for handling inquiries from customers, following up on sample approvals, arranging shipments, and other critical production-based duties.

Leanne believes in being honest and kind and enjoys smiling as a way to display that she feels lucky in life. In addition, she believes there is always more than one way to solve a problem.

During her off time, Leanne enjoys reading, watching TV, and spending time with her friends and family. She also believes it is essential to exercise and enjoys playing badminton, running, and riding a bike to release the pressures of life.