2008 Newsletter
Susan Castor, ASID received her Liberal Arts education at Stephen's College in Columbia, Missouri and a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a member of the Texas Association for Interior Design and the American Society of Interior Designers.

Susan is licensed with the State of Texas (#604) as an interior designer. During her career she has been recognized and honored by Who's Who in the South and Southwest, Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who of Interior Design, Who's Who of Science and Engineering, and the International Who's Who of Interior Design.

Her 37 year design career has proved her to be one of the most respected and sought after interior designers in Central/South Texas. For the last 24 years Susan has owned and operated The Castor Collection, a high end design studio and retail boutique specializing in hard to find accessories for the home and office.
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The Castor Collection Design Team

Christi Farley Carol Kiphart
Paige Davis Kathy Rumbaugh
Lisa Mayo Shanna Smith
Rhonda Bosquez Debbie Rummel
Lezli Baugher Rosana Perez
Jennifer Roecker  
     
    christi@castorcollection.com

Christi Farley, ASID studied at McMurry University and Southwest Texas State University, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. She is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and Texas Association of Interior Design.

Christi is licensed with the State of Texas (#6859) as a professional Interior Designer and has served on many committees and boards with ASID and TAID, including President of Texas ASID in 2004-05. She has juried statewide design competitions and spoken at university campuses throughout Texas to advance the profession. Clients and fellow co-workers rely on Christi’s problem-solving and design skills employing color, texture, balance and form in creating unique environments.

Christi has worked with the Susan Castor Collection for the past 20 years. She helped establish the “Island Interiors” showroom and design studio in Port Aransas, Texas, her home for the last 37 years. You can find her at the Port Aransas studio, where she practices as the senior supervising designer.

     
  rhonda@castorcollection.com

Rhonda Bosquez, ASID received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with Highest Honors and Special Honors from The University of Texas at Austin. She studied Architecture at Texas A&M University-College Station and attended Louisiana Tech-Rome in Rome, Italy.

She is licensed by the State of Texas (#475) as a professional interior designer, is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and is the past Chairperson of the Corpus Christi Association.

Rhonda brings to the Castor Collection team twenty four years of design experience. She is often called upon for her expertise in residential, kitchen, and commercial design projects. She enjoys historical restoration and adaptive re-use of historical buildings.

   
    kathy@castorcollection.com

Kathy Rumbaugh, Allied ASID, received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Iowa State University. She is licensed with the State of Texas (#2372) as a professional Interior Designer. Kathy is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers and has served as local chairwoman for ASID. Additionally, she has served on an ad hoc committee for statewide reorganization of the Texas Chapter of ASID. She is a member of TAID-Texas Association for Interior Design.

Kathy’s thoughtful approach to design has been pleasing clients for 32 years. She joined The Castor Collection in 2000. Kathy has a sincere desire to approach each project from a client’s perspective. Considering the personalities and requirements of all involved is very important to creating a successful project-including the family pets. She is also sought after among her fellow Castor Collection designers to offer advice on designing bedding, draperies, pillows, and other soft goods.

Kathy and her husband, John, enjoy escaping as often as possible, on a Harley-Davidson Road King named “Savannah”. Finding great places to visit and great eateries while on an open air ride, is a great way to relax.

   
  lezli@castorcollection.com 

Lezli Baugher is our Floral Designer and master Accessorizer. She has brought her special talents into many of the Coastal Bend's finest homes for over fourteen years. Whether it is a party, a centerpiece for the dining table, bookshelf accessorizing or Christmas decorating, Lezli has become the Floral Designer of choice in South Texas.

Lezli's talent with form, texture, and color have contributed to her reputation, a reputation that is based on many years of experience and floral knowledge. It is that experience that has made her an important part of the Susan Castor Collection.

     
 
Lisa Mayo
Lisa Mayo recently became the sixth professional interior designer to join Susan Castor's team. Lisa has a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Housing and Interiors from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. She has a varied professional background; owning her own design firm, and having had the opportunity to work for Gabberts Furniture and Design Studio in Fort Worth, Texas. Her portfolio includes design work in both residential and commercial projects. Susan feels that Lisa excels in client consultation, fabrics, window treatments, and furniture. She has a bright smile and is definitely a "people person".
   
 
Paige Davis
Paige Davis recently moved from Virginia to Corpus Christi and joined the Castor Collection in November 2005. She has had the opportunity to move many times over the past twelve years accompanying her husband who is a Naval officer. Paige attended interior design school at La Mesa College in San Diego. She also has a fine arts background and attended Parsons School of Design in New York and Heatherly School of Fine Art in London. Her design background ranges from custom jewelry to home restorations.

Paige and her husband and two children enjoy family outings to local museums, the beach and the aquarium. They are all enjoying their second tour in Corpus Christi and feel welcomed by the Texas style hospitality. Paige is a native Texan and was born in Midland.
  Jennifer Roecker has been design assistant to Susan Castor since November 2007. Jennifer attended Texas State University-San Marcos. In 2005 she received a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a Major in Interior Design and a Minor in Technology. Prior to moving to Corpus Christi, she received design experience from Interior Designers in the Houston area. She is an Allied member of ASID and is currently the Corpus Christi-Rio Grande Valley Chairman for the Texas ASID Chapter. She is a member of Cambridge Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs and a Chairman for the Houston Livestock Show Go Texan Committee.

Jennifer’s hobbies include working out, hunting and fishing, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.
   
  Office Manager

A native Texan, Carol grew up in the High Plains and has slowly migrated south. Realizing a life long dream, Carol quietly closed a successful garden design business and enrolled in college. She graduated from Blinn College magna cum laude in 2004. In March 2005, Carol relocated to Corpus Christi with dawg-daughter, Remy DuBois from Brenham.

Carol brings to the Susan Castor Collection her skills as an administrator, teacher and manager, along with the ability to wear many hats simultaneously.

   
 
Shanna Smith


Shanna Smith is Retail Manager of The Susan Castor Collection in Port Aransas. She attended Arcadia University in Pennsylvania where she received her Bachelor in Fine Arts degree. She also studied in Scotland at Glasgow School of Art.

Shanna has studied pottery, sculpting, painting, and beading. Her artistic and design talents are evident throughout the Port Aransas Showroom. Shanna enjoys gardening, walking, rollerblading, painting, beading, and cooking.

 
 
 
Debbie Rummel
Debbie Rummel brings twenty-seven years of experience in the field of accounting. Debbie was born in Waco, but claims the charming community of New Braunfels as her childhood home. Relocating to Corpus Christi thirty-one years ago, Debbie has two grown children and two granddaughters. When Debbie is not crunching numbers for the Castor Collection, she enjoys spending time with her family and going to the latest movie releases with friends
 
 

Cathryn Castor is our Corpus Christi retail/inventory manager. She was born and raised in Port Aransas, Texas and is the daughter of Sunny and Susan Castor. She studied business finance with an emphasis in real estate at Texas Tech University and Texas State University. She is very enthusiastic about her position and role at the Susan Castor Collection and enjoys learning the ins and outs of the business Susan started twenty-five years ago. Outside the office, Cathryn enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and boyfriend Raleigh and their dogs. She loves to fish, hunt, and go to the beach when she can.


 
   

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