Meet the Team
SHARON MACDONALD
Founder
Sharon’s passion for interior design came from her mother, who had the gift of flipping homes before it was popular. She decided to take a leap of faith and become an entrepreneur after spending 15 successful years in software sales, working with national and global companies and gaining knowledge of business best practices. By combining this experience with her love of interior design and real estate, she created a company that would help investors achieve the profits they seek.
Sharon’s motivation comes from truly understanding a customer’s vision and making that vision a reality. A self-proclaimed “before-and-after junkie,” Sharon loves nothing more than transforming an empty room into a beautifully designed space for her clients. The feeling she gets when her clients see incredible results inspires her to maintain a level of quality that exceeds industry standards.
SASHA DAVIS
Chief Executive Officer
With a strong track record of optimizing business processes across a plethora of industries, Chief Executive Officer Sasha Davis thrives on building strong relationships and delivering measurable results. Sasha excels at improving efficiency, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring sustainable growth for every organization she works with. Before joining Model55, she held key roles across multiple industries, honing her skills as a client-facing operator.
At Model55, Sasha leads an agile team with a strategic mindset – constantly improving the customer experience, streamlining operations, and expanding revenue opportunities. Known for her collaborative style, she partners closely with communities to understand their unique challenges – leveraging Model55’s innovative design solutions and bringing beautiful, functional spaces to life. She enjoys creating purposeful, elevated environments, allowing customers to focus on what they do best, while Model55 handles the rest.
BRIGITTE SPECHT
Chief Growth Officer
Brigitte brings more than 15 years of expertise in sales, business development, and sales operations to the Model55 team. With a career dedicated to driving revenue growth in student housing, multi-family housing, and senior living, she has a keen understanding of the challenges and opportunities unique to these industries.
At Model55, Brigitte is focused on fostering impactful client relationships and driving growth through collaboration. She is passionate about understanding each client’s unique needs and working with her colleagues to design, procure, and install functional, beautifully crafted spaces that elevate their brands.
Based in Holly Springs, North Carolina, Brigitte is a proud wife, mother of two daughters, and advocate for women-owned and women-run businesses. In her downtime, she enjoys volunteering, boating, cooking, and the thrill of dirt track racing.
EMILY DENNISON
VP of Interior Design
Emily Dennison works with the Model55 team to create environments that inspire people while making them feel welcomed. With a passion for space planning, she enjoys taking on projects that others may see as difficult and reviving them to be more functional and beautiful.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Her experience includes designing and refreshing senior living communities, visual merchandising, and retail space planning. At Model55, she creates custom designs and works with buyers to procure quality products at competitive prices. Emily is devoted to enhancing living environments and delivering exceptional results for her clients.
COURTNEY YOST
Accounts Manager
With an extensive background in the hospitality field, Courtney Yost excels in delivering exceptional client experiences with precision, adaptability, and attention to detail. As Account Manager at Model55, she is committed to delivering beautiful spaces and exceeding expectations.
Courtney specializes in managing projects from concept to completion, ensuring a seamless experience for every client and community. With a proven track record of working with a range of diverse clients, she is passionate about building strong partnerships and fostering meaningful connections. Courtney’s customer-first approach enables her to consistently deliver outstanding, personalized results that align with Model55’s commitment to excellence as the experts in the industry.