THE BEST + BRIGHTEST
A Rumor Designs team member is creative, professional, and easy going.
We appreciate the organic chemistry found in teamwork.
Lindsey jamison
Partner + Lead Designer | lindsey@rumordesigns.com
In 2016, Lindsey moved with her young family of five to Steamboat and immediately joined the Rumor team, she became partner in 2019. Her work has been published in Better Homes + Garden, House Beautiful, Colorado Homes + Lifestyle, Wall Street Journal and HGTV. Before working at Rumor Designs, Lindsey owned a design firm MASH Studios in Wyoming.
Lindsey earned her degree in Education from Missouri State University and explored her passion for design at the Interior Design Institute.
She enjoys working with textiles, incorporating pattern, color, and antiques into her projects. Lindsey takes pride in her ability to work within any design aesthetic; modern, contemporary, eclectic. She is always up for a design challenge.
When she isn't deep in a remodel, Lindsey is an avid yogi and enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids, and two dogs.
valerie stafford
Partner + Lead Designer | valerie@rumordesigns.com
Valerie is a founding member of Rumor Designs since 2008. She moved to Steamboat in 2000 from Los Angeles after studying Art + Business at the University of California at Santa Barbara. She went on to earn her Masters in Interior Design from an international school while living in Florence, Italy.
She loves dogs and her mini schnauzer, Pepper. They can be found hiking and paddle boarding around the Yampa Valley. For fun, Valerie is an avid supporter and participant in the Steamboat Dance Theatre.
Leslie dapper
Lead Designer | leslie@rumordesigns.com
Leslie settled in Steamboat Springs in the 70's and worked with an interior design firm for almost 20 years on local and national projects. She went on to create her own firm, but ultimately missed the synergy and camaraderie found when working as part of a team. She joined Rumor Designs as a Lead Designer in 2013.
The longer Leslie works in the design industry, the more she appreciates design that doesn't go out of style. She loves mixing classic style with contemporary finishes, or old word finishes with contemporary art or furniture.
The new Rumor Designs studio is a great example; with over 100-year-old stone walls and modern art, Leslie finds the timeless balance that makes her happy.
katie Siegel
Lead Designer | katie@rumordesigns.com
Born and raised in Colorado, Katie moved to Steamboat after graduating with an Interior Design + Interior Architecture degree from Colorado State University.
At its core, Katie honors clean lines but finds balance in unique statement pieces that individualize a space. She enjoys the challenge of creating spaces that feel comfortable and "lived in" while also appearing sophisticated and tailored.
She believes in the saying "when you design for everyone, you end up designing for no one" and she encourages her clients to create something special that makes sense for THEM.
With her background in Interior Architecture, Katie specializes in Kitchen + Bath design and thrives in analyzing space + flow, selecting hard surfaces, and designing custom cabinetry.
Morgan Blinn
Lead Designer | morgan@rumordesigns.com
Morgan was drawn to Steamboat Springs for a change of scenery and slower pace after graduating from the Interior Design program at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Throughout her studies, she worked as an intern for the Global Interiors team at Steelcase but ultimately wanted to pursue other avenues of the design world.
She is inspired to create both beautiful and functional spaces using natural materials, bold colors, and mixing styles that are ever present in the mountain modern aesthetic.
In her free time Morgan has enjoyed exploring Steamboat, painting, and can’t wait to hit the slopes come winter.
Peyton Helsen
Lead Designer | peyton@rumordesigns.com
Peyton is a Michigan native who relocated to Steamboat Springs after studying Interior Design at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. While in college, she worked as a Design Intern for a global office furniture manufacturer and was also a member of the International Interior Design Association student board.
Peyton describes her design style as eclectic with the incorporation of contemporary and rustic natural elements and thoroughly enjoys designing through the lens of the mountain modern aesthetic here in Steamboat.
In her free time, Peyton enjoys film photography, playing the ukulele and taking hikes with her dog, Lucy.
Kizzy Edmunds
Order Manager | kizzy@rumordesigns.com
Kizzy has been surrounded by construction and mountain-inspiration her entire life, so it's no coincidence that her future meets with Rumor Designs.
Among her many talents, Kizzy focuses on managing the firm's daily order demands and vendor relationships. We count on her communication and organizational strengths to create and execute processes required to complete projects on time and within budget. Kizzy contributes her positivity + professionalism to our team’s success.
When she's not at the studio, you can find her pursuing her love for the outdoors while she aspires to build her own home in this beautiful valley she has called home for over a decade.
Rebecca Thiessen
Order Coordinator | rebecca@rumordesigns.com
It all started 20 years ago when Rebecca and her husband purchased their first condo. Many renovations later and their two sons settled in at Colorado State University, they left the western suburbs of Chicago to start their new chapter in the Yampa Valley.
Rebecca is able to bring her attention to detail and time management skills working side-by-side with our Order Manager, Warehouse Team, and Designers to help keep all of our projects in motion and our clients beaming.
In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys the outdoors with her family, friends, and Rhodesian Ridgeback, Ruby as well as cook tasty desserts in the kitchen!
MARY NORRIS
Lead Designer | mary@rumordesigns.com
Mary transplanted to Steamboat in 2019 after a lifetime in the South, mainly Tennessee. She specializes in creating curated, comfortable and classic interiors and believes a home can be stunning yet practical. Her approach to interior design is thorough and detailed, with the goal of creating spaces that exude an intangible aura that is welcoming for all, including pets!
After spending 15 years in the HR and staffing industry, Mary returned to school to pursue a degree in interior design and then started her own firm. She still has her own studio in Tennessee and handles select projects back East. Mary feels fortunate to have collaborated with amazing clients whose projects have been both published, and won national design awards.
In her free time, Mary enjoys being with her husband and family and hosting visitors to their home. She also loves skiing, fly fishing and hanging with her pack of dogs!
Crystal Niggas
Design Assistant | crystal@rumordesigns.com
Crystal became interested in interior design after she and her husband custom built their last two homes in Arlington Heights, IL. After relocating to Steamboat Springs in January 2021 from the northwest suburbs of Chicago where she was a hair stylist for 15 years, she joined the Rumor Designs team as a Showroom Stylist. Because she has a knack for helping people and creatively designing, it was a natural transition for her to take on more tasks for our design team.
In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, spending time friends, and exploring the outdoors with her husband, young children, daughter at CU Boulder, and Bernese Mountain dog.
jonathan finnegan
Warehouse Coordinator | jonathan@rumordesigns.com
Growing up in the laid-back beach town of Santa Barbara, California, Jonathan established his love for the outdoors early on. He then followed his passion for snowboarding and moved to Steamboat in 2006. Now bringing his years of experience in customer service, warranty and repairs from local outdoor brand Big Agnes, Jonathan oversees warehouse operations and quality control inspection for the Rumor Designs Team and clients.
Jonathan feels fortunate to call the majestic Yampa Valley home where there are endless opportunities to recreate in the outdoors and lead a simple lifestyle with his beautiful wife and two young kids.
Jon Kocik
Advanced Journeyman | jon@rumordesigns.com
Originally from Wisconsin, Jon moved to Steamboat in 1988. He has owned and operated his own roofing company and construction company, finding interest in woodworking through small and large remodeling projects. Jon specializes in custom builds, cabinetry, stair and flooring installations and enjoys the problem solving that comes with his work as projects come together and smiles start to form on his client’s faces.
Jon has been involved in the Steamboat community in various capacities throughout the years, from working in Parks and Rec, the Tennis Center and with the Emerald Mountain School Board.
With his wife Kady and five kids, Jon enjoys outdoor adventures and traveling the globe. He is an avid trail runner, backcountry skier, and dog lover.
Jill Walker, J Studios Global LLC, is a Guest Designer at Rumor Designs.
She is a multidisciplinary designer who has studied design in Paris, London, and Los Angeles. Formerly a Creative Director, her collections are for the luxury global market of accessories and fine jewelry. Like fashion, she approaches interiors with an elegant, yet comfortable, quiet luxury style.
Currently living and working between the US and UK, her aesthetic reflects her acute ability to blend global influences into carefully considered environments. Sensitive to her culturally diverse background, and to global clientele, she follows an overarching focus on nature + art: Biophilic elements that encourage sustainability and wellness into her spaces; as well as various forms of art, to define the individuality of her projects.
As a designer, Jill has featured in multiple luxury magazines and international publications such as Tatler, Singapore; Lusso Magazine, UK; The Glass Magazine, International; Petra, Germany; The Globe & Mail, Canada. She aspires to continue working on collaborative design projects around the world.
Jill lives in Steamboat Springs part time and Rumor Designs invites Jill to lead projects with clientele looking to align with Jill’s signature comfortable, edited, global luxury style & biophilic beliefs.
You can follow her story on instagram @JStudiosGlobal. She can also be found on LinkedIn.