Deborah Susan Steinmetz

Background

Steinmetz, Deborah Susan was born on November 29, 1951 in New Orleans. Daughter of Donald Frederick and Estelle Margaret (Ulmer) Tossell.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Louisiana State University, 1973. M.Robert Steinmetz, December 29, 1973. Interior designer David Grinnell Architect, 1973-1975.

Interior design consultant, Columbus, Georgia, 1975-1977.

Designer Dameron-Pierson, New Orleans, 1977-1979. Vice president interior design Interior Environments, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1979-1983.

President, owner Steinmetz& Associations, 1983. Member interior design curriculum committee Dominican College, New Orleans, 1981-1982.

Member interior design advising committee Delgado Community College, New Orleans, 1982.

Chairman membership Preservatin Resource Center, 1988.

Career

Interior designer David Grinnell Architect, 1973—1975. Private practice Columbus, Georgia, 1975—1977. Designer Dameron-Pierson, New Orleans, 1977—1979.

Vice president interior design Interior Environments, Inc., 1979—1983. President, owner Steinmetz & Associates, since 1983. Interior design curriculum committee Dominican College, New Orleans, 1981—1982.

Interior design advisory committee Delgado Community College, New Orleans, since 1982. Chairman membership Preservatin Resource Center, 1988.

Achievements

• Deborah Susan Steinmetz has been listed as a noteworthy interior designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director professional development National Council Interior Design Qualification, 1994—1995. Visual arts committee Contemporary Art Center, 1980—1981. Member of Louisiana State Interior Design Alumni (secretary 1987), Interior Designers of Louisiana (treasurer 1987), Louisiana State Board Interior Design Examiners, International Interior Design Association, American Society Interior Designers (board directors 1993-1994, board directors Louisiana chapter since 1982, newsletter editor 1982, chain membership/admissions 1984, treasurer 1985-1987, secretary 1988, chairman New Orleans chapter 1980-1981, Presidential citation), Louisiana Landmarks Society, National Trust History Preservation.

Connections

Married Robert Steinmetz, December 29, 1973.

Father:

Donald Frederick Tossell

Mother:

Estelle Margaret (Ulmer) Tossell

Spouse:

Robert Steinmetz