Meet the Team
Elizabeth Deacon-Piatt, NCIDQ Principal
Toni Groves, RA, NCARB Architectural Designer
Elizabeth Deacon-Piatt, NCIDQ Principal
Elizabeth formed Deacon Design in April 2001. Elizabeth has over 30 years of experience in commercial interior design with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Florida State University. In 1998, Elizabeth became NCIDQ certified and currently is licensed by the Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design.
Samantha Cash, NCIDQ Director of Design
Toni Groves, RA, NCARB Architectural Designer
Elizabeth Deacon-Piatt, NCIDQ Principal
Samantha has a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati. In 2018, Samantha became NCIDQ certified. With over 12 years in the industry, she is well traveled internationally and has an affinity for textiles. She originally joined the DDI team in 2008 and after her departure in 2014, rejoined the team in 2020.
Toni Groves, RA, NCARB Architectural Designer
Toni Groves, RA, NCARB Architectural Designer
Toni Groves, RA, NCARB Architectural Designer
Toni has a Master's degree in Architecture from Florida International University in Miami, FL. She has been a part of the DDI team for over 3 years and excels in schematic design with a great focus on the details. Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and Photoshop, she is our go-to gal for knocking out drawing packages with speedy efficiency.
