ABOUT US
Chase Associates was founded in 1978 by Nola Chase on the concept of combining creativity with credibility. Nola developed a company where passion and performance coincide with the needs of her clients. Today, that concept continues to inspire employees and clients alike.
Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the firm has been honored by Utah Business Magazine as one of the Top 10 Interior Design Firms in Utah every year since 1999. Chase Associates is also known as one of the top hotel design firms in the nation (May 2007 issue of Hotel Design Magazine). The past years have included work with clients as unique as the projects they envision; many of whom still work with us today.From planning to procurement; conception to completion Chase Associates' extensive experience enables our team to balance the aesthetic, pragmatic and economic aspects of every project we design.
OUR TEAM
Nola Chase
Founder / CEO
Graduate of the University of Utah, Bachelor of Arts.
Over 35 years of design experience in corporate and hospitality design Projects in Utah, Oregon, Texas, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington D.C. and California. Past Utah Board Member and recipient of 2 ASID Presidential Citations Past President: Prevent Child Abuse Utah.
Tara Wagstaff
Design Manager / Senior Designer
Tara is no stranger to the design industry, having spent 3 years as a residential designer, 4 years as a corporate designer, and 1 year focused on multi-family and student housing prior to stepping into her role as design manager at Chase Associates. She has managed design projects all over the United States including, but not limited to, Colorado, Massachusetts, Florida, Puerto Rico, Arizona, Idaho, California, and of course Utah. Passionate about learning, Tara strives to improve her design skills and is currently studying to become NCIDQ certified. She holds a BA in Interior Design from the Art Institute.
Ashley Pike
Senior Designer
Ashley Pike brings nearly 10 years of experience in the commercial design industry and a wealth of perspectives to her role. She holds an Associates of Applied Science in Interior Design. She has worked with major clients such as Clearlink, Netflix, and RSL. Early on in her career she assisted on the Utah State Capitol Restoration & Seismic upgrade. Ashley loves design & sales because her true passion is working with people and solving problems. She is very sociable and loves meeting new people and building strong and lasting relationships in the community. She enjoys time with family, friends and especially her dog, The Doorman. She's an avid reader; loving any good read from fiction to history and everything in between.
Priya Ghosh
Senior Designer
With bachelor’s degree in architecture & 12 years of experience in the field of Interior Design, Architecture and Urban design, Priya brings with her the flavors, knowledge and experience of the East. She believes that the privilege to work and live in two halves of the world ( Both India & USA) has given her access to various people, lifestyle, culture and societies and enriched her design style, making them more diverse, versatile ,sensitive & true to its context. She believes that a good design must blend in with its surroundings yet never stop to overwhelm us with its simplicity. An Artist by passion , she loves to cook and travel the world to catch a glimpse of all the diversities around.
Crystal Luviano
Associate Designer
With a Bachelor’s degree from the Art Institute of Salt Lake City, Crystal draws inspiration from nature and color. She is a true believer that interiors should have color because life has color. She has a versatile, efficient and eclectic design style. Crystal's incredible attention to detail is an asset to us.
Adele Casaday
Office Manager
Adele is a graduate from the University of Utah. She has impeccable organizational skills and keeps the office running smooth.