Derrell Parker, FIIDA, is the Principal in charge of the Interior Design Studio. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from the University of Georgia, Franklin School of the Arts in 1970. He has been an interior designer in Nevada for 36 years. Derrell is registered in Nevada (#001) and in California (#1899) and is certified by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (#11901). Derrell served on the Nevada State board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design for the past 14 years. He is a College of Fellows professional member, of the International Interior Design Association and national president 2004 for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, NCIDQ. Derrell is also the recipient of the 2005 IIDA Distinguished Leadership Award. He is currently serving as the International President of IIDA.

Personal: "I enjoy spending time with my 2 children, 3 grand children and 2 great grandchildren. I also love to read..."

Virtues: Wicked sense of humor, belief in the Golden Rule.

Vices: Anything with caramel and coconut, Airedales, crossword puzzles.

Email: jdp@psvegas.com

Phone: 702.733.7759 ext.248