09/26/2024
Hi everyone! For those who don’t know me, I’m Melissa, Brillo's interior designer and creative director. Wow, 18 years—if my career was a person, it would officially be an adult!
I started at Brillo when I was just 21, fresh out of college with little experience in the industry. The original three owners gave me the chance of a lifetime and the opportunity to grow and learn in a place where family has always been a core value. They were patient, teaching me the ins and outs of remodeling while trusting my design instincts.
And as fate would have it, soon after joining, I met Mike, my now husband! Fun fact: one of those original owners is his dad, now my father-in-law. We got married in 2011 and now have two wonderful kids together.
Over the years, Brillo has been more than just a workplace—it’s a second family. They’ve always supported me, even letting me work remotely a couple days a week to balance life with our kids. For that, I’m eternally grateful.
Brillo isn’t just where I’ve found my own family (literally—Mike, my brother-in-law Pat, and sister-in-law Amanda all work here now, too!). It’s a place that has always treated me like family. I’ve seen them support many employees not only professionally but personally. That same care, support, and trust we share within our team is what we give to every client who walks through our doors.
With our recent name change and ownership transition, I’m honored to continue the legacy that’s been built here. It’s been an incredible journey, and I can’t wait to see where the next 18 years take us. Here’s to many more years of love, family, and incredible renovations at Brillo!
