Michele was born in Arizona into a family of 6 children being second to the youngest. She remembers watching her father’s passion in drafting landscape & house plans at an early age. This was the driving force for her enthusiasm in perfecting the home and organizing space. In 1998 she graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelors in Interior Design and an emphasis in Photography that eventually led her to marry her photography teacher Chris Dunker. Soon after her marriage, she started Michele Dunker Interiors. Her firm has continued to grow since 1999 with examples of her work all over Utah. If you can’t find Michele designing, she is off on a bike ride, golfing or snow skiing with her family and friends.

Justin is a Utah Jazz fan and an architectural designer, in that order. Justin grew up in the great state of Utah, and liked it so much he never left. He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, and practiced for nearly 10 years at respected local design firms. His focus has been primarily high-end residential design, where he has been involved in all aspects of design, from concept to construction. Justin has many professional accomplishments, but in his mind, nothing quite compares to his 4th place finish in the beginner’s bracket of the 2003 Utah foosball championship. In his free time, Justin loves chasing around his two kids, teaching piano, and playing way too much golf.

Growing up, Ashley had a passion for art and design. She first discovered her love of Interior Design through courses in high school, which ultimately led to her pursuing it as a career. She earned her degree in Interior Design from Utah State University in 2014 and has been a valuable part of the Michele Dunker Design team ever since. She truly believes good design can improve the quality of life and loves to see the progression of a project from the beginning stages to completion. Ashley loves working together with clients to help bring their dreams to life and to incorporate each client’s unique personality into design elements for their home. Ashley loves traveling with her family, reading a good book, and keeping up with her two adorable toddlers.

Jacob was born in Tennessee but moved to North Carolina when he was 6. He lived in Greensboro, North Carolina where he graduated with a Bachelors in Interior Architecture and Design from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Jacob’s love for design started at a young age when his grandmother, who owned a framing shop, taught him his colors. He then explored the architectural drafting side while in high school which inspired him to take it further and get his degree in Interior Architecture. After he graduated, Michele brought him to Utah to give him his start in the architectural and design field. When he is not at work you can find him on hikes exploring Utah, traveling, and curled up on the sofa with a new book or show.

Lindsay Smellie was born with a love of all things artistic and chose a nickname of “Pink Pom-Pom Rainbow Socks” at age 3. From her 10+ years in merchandising and leadership experience, Lindsay works hard to clear out obstacles and drive the design process forward. With a background in art and studying painting in college, Lindsay has learned to work hard to play hard. Lindsay enjoys getting out and snowboarding, mountain biking, and redecorating her house.

Caitlyn grew up in Highland, Utah. During her younger years she moved a total of 18 times. This when she found a passion for design. Caitlyn’s fondness of Utah led her to attend and graduate from Utah State University in Family and Consumer Sciences. During her time at Utah State, she met and married her husband. She loves to be a part of a team that pushes her to be a more well-rounded individual. Caitlyn enjoys spending time with family doing anything outdoors. You can often find her reading a book while watching her husband learn to fly fish up Logan Canyon.