Commercial projects include the executive offices for Harley Davidson in Jacksonville, Florida, the Lintel Communications corporate offices in North Georgia, medical offices in the greater metro area and hospitality work at Hartwell's Catachee Country Club.

In Georgia, Mr. Pararo has received over a dozen “Design Excellence” awards from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) since 2000, and for three years in a row, in 2006, 2007 and 2008, has been honored in the Residential category as the “Best of the Best” by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA.)  His work has appeared in six coffee table books, including one on Modern American Interior Design that is written entirely in Chinese, and he has three projects featured in a college textbook on design that was released in 2008.

Zach A. Azpeitia, Interior Designer, graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor degree in Interior Design and a minor in Business.  Azpeitia’s work includes design and new construction projects in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Canada.  He recently completed interiors for two luxury mountain homes for a development outside Highlands, North Carolina, and is co-designing the interiors of three multi-million dollar residential constructions in Palm Beach Florida and Atlanta, GA.  Azpeitia managed a highly detailed, three-year new construction project that was the cover story of the Spring 2005 issue of Atlanta Style and Design. His wonderfully executed full construction project on a home on an island in Canada appeared on the cover of the Summer 2008 issue of Beautiful Homes (a Better Homes and Garden's publication.)  Other Azpeitia projects have been featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles, Traditional Homes, Home by Design, Southern Living and in two coffee table books, Designer Showcase: Interior Design at its Best and Showhouse Review: An Expose of Interior Decorating Events.  He participated in the 2005 and 2004 Atlanta Symphony Associates Decorators Show House and in the 2004 Alliance Children’s Theater’s Christmas House.  Zach's show house work earned him an ASID Georgia Design Excellence Award in both 2005 and 2006.  In 2007 and again in 2008, he received an ASID Georgia Design Excellence  Award in the "Residence over 3,500 square feet" category.  Also in both 2007 and 2008, he co-designed projects recognized as the “Best of the Best” by Georgia’s chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA.)

Nicole (Nikki) Burch Bachrach, Interior Designer, graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from the FIDER accredited American Intercontinental University of Atlanta. Nikki’s extensive knowledge of the innuendos of construction are seen in her many projects orchestrated from the ground up. Well known for her “out-of-the-box” conceptualizations and innovative children’s room designs, her award-winning DIFFA project appeared in the February 2005 issue of Elle Décor.  Nikki has a number of designs that have been featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles, with one of her projects highlighted on the cover of the magazine’s December 2003 issue.  Nikki participated in both the 2002 and 2001 Atlanta Symphony Decorator’s Show House, as well as the 2002 Children’s Alliance Theatre Christmas Show House.  She received an ASID Design Excellence award in 2005 in the Product/Custom Design division and in 2006 showcased a Pineapple House design on the premier season of "I Want That Bath" on HGTV. She received an ASID Design Excellence Award in 2006 for her work on a penthouse in San Diego, CA.  In 2007, her work on a miniature playhouse called The Honeysuckle House won “The People’s Choice” award for a charitable organization that serves the homeless.

Olivia L. Nezey, Interior Designer, graduated from FIDER accredited Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Interior Design.  Prior to joining Pineapple House, Olivia was employed as the Art Department Director for an Atlanta architectural firm that specializes in multi-family developments.  In addition to Pineapple House projects in Hawks Ridge, Lake Burton, Athens and throughout Atlanta, Olivia has completed residential projects in Callasaja Country Club in Highlands, NC, and in Juno Beach, FL.  She is currently focused on the decor of a home in the Caribbean, as well as redefining a residence in Jupiter, FL, and on the details of a home being built in Brookhaven.   

construction and operations manager

David B. Pararo, Construction and Operations Manager, is a 1982 graduate of the University of Florida School of Building Construction. Prior to joining Pineapple House, David was Construction Manager with Hardin Construction Company and managed numerous large commercial projects valued in excess of $725 million.  In addition to providing construction-related services to meet Pineapple House's client's needs, he manages the receipt, storage, retrieval, and delivery of furniture and accessories for our clients, as well as coordinating logistics and transportation requirements for local, national and international installations.

project managers

Audry Bagley, Project Manager, earned her BFA in Interior Design from Georgia State University in 2002, graduating with honors. The National Dean's List recognized her hard work and published her biography, as she was among the top percentile of scholars in the nation. As a student, she was a member of Allied ASID and the Golden Key Club. For two years while attending college, Audry worked in the design department of Home Depot, where she delivered design solutions through relationships that required sales support and problem solving. She completed her internship at Design Continuum, gaining experience in hospitality design by engaging in projects involving some of the biggest hotel chains in the world. After graduation, Audry worked a year and a half as the assistant manager for Poggenpohl Atlanta Inc. Poggenpohl’s specialty is German cabinets and modern kitchen design. Audry excelled in managerial responsibilities and vendor relations there, as she prepared all proposals, specification drawings and contracts. She has completed projects in Toronto, Ontario and Sunset, North Carolina, as well as many in Georgia, including management of the Pineapple House rooms in the prestigious 2007 Decorator's Show House and Garden. Currently, in addition to several new construction and decorating projects in Georgia, Audry is overseeing jobs North Palm Beach, FL, Stuart, FL, and Washington D.C.

Jordan Barkin, Project Manager, earned a Master of Arts in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, and his Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University.  Former employers include interior designer Jill Vantosh and architect Duane Stone.  Jordan was selected by Habitat for Humanity to build alongside former president Jimmy Carter and other volunteers in Durban, South Africa, in 2002.  Prior to joining Pineapple House, Jordan helped develop the prototype for upgraded suites in a national hotel chain.  At Pineapple House, he is overseeing the design and renovation of the reception center and lobby in a health care facility, as well as managing local luxury residential interior design and construction projects.  He is an Allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a member of the Center for Health Design.  

Mollie Chalk, Project Manager, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Florida State University.  She was on the Deans List every semester throughout her college career, and was honored with membership in the Honor Society Phi Eta Sigma.  Prior to her employment at Pineapple House, Mollie managed an antique store that specialized in custom, high-end vintage kitchens. She was able to employ her broad scope of computer skills (CAD, VIZ, and KCDw) to create unique layouts and designs for the kitchens.  Additionally, she served as a store buyer for reproductions and fine antiques.  Currently Mollie is managing Pineapple House projects in Georgia and North Carolina. 

Cristi Harris, Project Manager, graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design.  Cristi was on the Deans List every semester.  She approaches design challenges with gusto, as exhibited by her commanding management of a complex penthouse project in Manhattan in early 2007.  In 2008, she served as Project Manager for Pineapple House's Grand Salon in the Atlanta Symphony Associate's Decorator's Show House and Gardens.  She is involved with local projects as well as one in the Florida panhandle.