We offer the best of the best in talent, service, and creativity. 

Jill Maremont

CEO + Principal | Chairish, Chicago Ambassador

With over 24 years of hands-on experience in the Interior Design industry, holds a BS in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati.  As a classically trained Interior Designer, she has a well-rounded repertoire and an impressive number of personal contacts within the design and lifestyle community.

Jill’s career began in the hospitality industry where she worked for the internationally acclaimed hospitality powerhouse, The Gettys Group.  In addition, she served as a concept designer for a top national restaurant design & architecture firm, Aumiller Youngquist, providing her with nine years of practical experience.

Jill began to realize her unique marketing concept approach, her leadership skills and her ability to network. She transitioned her career as the Director of Marketing, Press Relations + E-commerce for one of Chicago’s largest residential Interior Design firms. Her creative and strategic planning efforts elevated the brand resulting in significant revenue growth.

Jill’s talent for visual branding and written communications has manifested into a variety of successful advertising campaigns in print, digitally and on social media platforms both regionally and on a national level. Her advertising campaigns have run in Robb Report, Coastal Living, CS Interiors, Luxe, and Chicago Home + Garden to name a few.  Jill collaborated with acclaimed writer, Elaine Matsushita, to publish, The Power of the Powder Room.  Jill is highly regarded as an expert in event planning and co-marketing strategies among her peers.  She has negotiated successful media sponsorships and has executed large-scale events collaborating with such philanthropies as Chicago House, Designs for Dignity and Marwen.

In September of 2011, Jill’s dream of starting her own company became a reality with the launch of Inspiration Station collective, LLC.  Jill’s creative and strategic thinking combined with her hands-on Interior Design background keeps her in tune with industry trends valuable to editorial contacts.  In 2013 Jill founded the River North Design District and since has grown the community to over 70 members. Over the years, Jill’s press relation accomplishments include editorial placements in dozens of national shelter and local publications such as: Elle Décor, Interiors, Traditional Home, Lucky, Vogue, Timeout, The Chicago Tribune, Suntimes, Crains, Chicago Home + Garden, Design Dose, CS, CS Interiors, CS Brides, Luxe, i4design, Trends, Kitchen Solutions, Lake, Shore and the Wall Street Journal. Additionally, she originated the blog, Designer Diaries, which was featured as a favorite by House Beautiful. Other accolades include: facilitating 17 design awards within a 4-year period, initiating a relationship and executing a contract for Cooking Light Magazine’s Fit House and securing a position on behalf of an Interior Designer for Traditional Home’s Woman of the Year in 2009.

Jill understands the art and value of win-win negotiation.  She has a truly unique skill set which combines creativity and real life business experiences. Her ideas are free flowing, individually tailored and orchestrated for each individual concept and client. Jill’s business approach for Inspiration Station collective is based on genuine one-on-one interaction with her clients, the media and other industry resources. Jill is continuously networking to establish lasting relationships, exploring innovative concepts and opportunities for the benefit her clients.

When Jill is not engaged with her clients she enjoys gardening, cooking, entertaining, volunteering and spending time with her loving family, friends, adoring husband and her four-legged son, Oscar.

JENNY MARACCINI

Content Strategist | Account Executive

Jenny Maraccini is a seasoned marketing and social media expert and joined the ISc team four years ago. Jenny has over 12 years of marketing experience in the interior design and architecture industry, over which she has developed a deep understanding of the trade, backed by savvy marketing and business strategy skills. With a BBA in Marketing from the University of Iowa, Jenny has worked for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Headquarters and has served as the Marketing Director for several design magazines and design-focused start-up companies. Jenny brings to the team her expertise in digital marketing and leads the social media campaigns for the majority of ISc’s clients.

KOREN NELSON

Creative Director | Multidisciplinary Designer | Brand Strategist

As a creative director and multi-disciplinary designer, Koren's career spans 20 years working simultaneously in every aspect of branding, interior, and product design. Committed to making GOOD brands GREAT, she launches products and brands for startups, non-profit organizations, Fortune 500 industry leaders, and venture capitalists that stand for more than the bottom line, guided by innovation and social responsibility.

She has worked both independently and with award-winning agencies, Known, Upshot, and EURO RSCG, as well as consulting in the U.S., Europe and Africa. Her vast experiences touch every market segment including beauty, fashion, finance, food & beverage, hospitality, wellness, technology, and non-profit organizations.

Born an innate creator with a social entrepreneurial spirit, Koren believes that we are all made for more—each of us destined to use our passion and talents to uplift businesses, one another, the planet, and the world.

Celebrated clients include Absolut, Allergan, Coca-Cola, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Grubhub, Goal 17 Partners, LA Opera, Love Beauty & Planet, Nova Botanica, PepsiCo, Skybridge Capital, Sushirrito, Universal Music, UN Women LA Chapter, The History Co:Lab, YWCA and dozens more. 

Koren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Grahic Design and Fine Arts from Simmons College in Boston and a Design Thinking Certificate from Ideo.

WILL SANGSTER

Graphic Designer

With more than 16 years of industry experience, Will Sangster specializes in the design and creation of a wide range of digital and print marketing materials, web design, and illustration. A part of the ISc team since 2018, his work can be seen in Chicago every autumn during the River North Design District’s annual Fall Gallery Walk. Past projects include work for large corporations, Federal and local governments, small businesses, fine artists, interior designers, and multi-national law firms.

Will holds an Associates Degree in Graphic Design from Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts in York, PA. Will is an instrument rated commercial pilot and certified flight instructor. He enjoys flying in the mountains of Northwestern Montana where he resides with his family.