About Us
Karen Holmay, Owner, Designer, Certified Lighting Specialist
Karen Holmay, Owner, Designer, Certified Lighting Specialist
Karen Holmay, Owner, Designer, Certified Lighting Specialist
Karen grew up in the low country of South Carolina and graduated from high school and college in Savannah Georgia. She developed her love for design at an early age, but chose the path as a pediatric registered nurse before going back to design school at the age of 33.
In 2007, she decided to pursue her dream of opening a small interior de
Karen grew up in the low country of South Carolina and graduated from high school and college in Savannah Georgia. She developed her love for design at an early age, but chose the path as a pediatric registered nurse before going back to design school at the age of 33.
In 2007, she decided to pursue her dream of opening a small interior design and lighting retail store to sell the beautiful things that her clients could use in their homes. She quickly grew and moved Elements of Design in 2010 to its current location at 62 East Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach, FL.
2011 Brought a new opportunity of purchasing an existing local lighting company, Cates Lighting. Karen looked at this opportunity as a wonderful addition to offer her clients and the community. She learned the fundamentals of lighting and became a Certified Lighting Specialist.
Retail and interior design have always been Karen’s passion, which led her to expand the business to her second location at One Daytona in Daytona Beach, FL.
Karen is married to her biggest supporter, Nick Holmay, and is the Mother to five beautiful children.
Pamela Bonnema McArthur, Certified Lighting Specialist
Karen Holmay, Owner, Designer, Certified Lighting Specialist
Karen Holmay, Owner, Designer, Certified Lighting Specialist
Pam is a Florida native and graduated from Mainland Senior High School in Daytona Beach. She was awarded two art scholarships to SCAD and Daytona State College. She took her training and knowledge to Atlanta, Georgia where she not only studied, but taught design at Georgia Perimeter College. She then began to exercise her creativity and t
Pam is a Florida native and graduated from Mainland Senior High School in Daytona Beach. She was awarded two art scholarships to SCAD and Daytona State College. She took her training and knowledge to Atlanta, Georgia where she not only studied, but taught design at Georgia Perimeter College. She then began to exercise her creativity and talents in the decor and textile industry as an in-house interior designer and buyer, as well as owning and operating her own business focusing on providing drapery. After moving back to Florida in 2003, she acquired her Certified Lighting Specialist designation from the American Lighting Association. For the past 20 years, she has consistently proven her passion for lighting retail sales , and has a long list of satisfied clients that can attest to her insight and creativity in residential and landscape lighting, and we are proud to have her on our team.
Javier Perez, Sales Associate and Merchandiser
Karen Holmay, Owner, Designer, Certified Lighting Specialist
Javier Perez, Sales Associate and Merchandiser
Luis Javier Perez came to Elements of Design in January of 2022 with extensive experience in the retail industry which includes sales, execution of window and display design, point of sale and help desk management support. Notably, he has worked for Bakers Shoes, Conran's Habitat and Century 21 Department Stores in New York City. Javier o
Luis Javier Perez came to Elements of Design in January of 2022 with extensive experience in the retail industry which includes sales, execution of window and display design, point of sale and help desk management support. Notably, he has worked for Bakers Shoes, Conran's Habitat and Century 21 Department Stores in New York City. Javier or 'Javi' as family, friends and customers have come to call him, is known for his sharp eye and ability to see things from a different perspective helping clients select just the right pieces from the EOD collection to freshen their home. He enjoys making a connection with his customers to help him understand what will work best for them in their home. Javi likes to spend his free time with family and friends enjoying good food and wine. He also enjoys tending to the many beautiful plants in his home and garden.
Nikki Baker, Sales Associate & Retail Merchandiser
Nikki Baker, Sales Associate & Retail Merchandiser
Nikki Baker, Sales Associate & Retail Merchandiser
Nikki joined our team at Elements of Design in Ormond Beach in November of 2019. She has an extensive work history in retail sales , merchandising, and as a clothing/accessories buyer. As a native Floridian, she spends her time off being outdoors and enjoying all the things our coastal area has to offer!
Tamara Nahas, Design Consultant
Nikki Baker, Sales Associate & Retail Merchandiser
Nikki Baker, Sales Associate & Retail Merchandiser
Tamara began her career in the architecture and interior design industry in 1999 by restoring and renovating historic homes alongside world renowned engineers. She earned her B.A. in Art and Architecture in 1998 and later served as an adjunct professor, teaching courses on interior architecture, landscape design, and urban planning overse
Tamara began her career in the architecture and interior design industry in 1999 by restoring and renovating historic homes alongside world renowned engineers. She earned her B.A. in Art and Architecture in 1998 and later served as an adjunct professor, teaching courses on interior architecture, landscape design, and urban planning overseas. Tamara's drive to develop client relationships based on respect, trust and confidence has been the key to her success as a designer. She has a unique ability to work with a variety of clients under contrasting budgets, styles, and timeframes while delivering unique designs tailored to her clients.
Sondra Cary, Lighting & Plumbing Sales Associate
Nikki Baker, Sales Associate & Retail Merchandiser
Sondra Cary, Lighting & Plumbing Sales Associate
Sondra has 26 years of experience and specializes in plumbing. Sondra is knowledgable and uses her positive attitude to help others. She enjoys boating with family and played billiards for 33 years. She enjoys watching her grandchildren play at their sporting events.
Michelle Chalmers, Lighting Associate
Fiona Osta, Design Consultant & Sales Associate
Sondra Cary, Lighting & Plumbing Sales Associate
Michelle Chalmers is new to Cates Lighting and is looking forward to helping customers create their perfect space through lighting. She is excited about her transition from the nonprofit arena to retail lighting and hopes to brighten your day through lighting and laughter!
Michelle’s career includes 17 years of major non-profit experience.
Michelle Chalmers is new to Cates Lighting and is looking forward to helping customers create their perfect space through lighting. She is excited about her transition from the nonprofit arena to retail lighting and hopes to brighten your day through lighting and laughter!
Michelle’s career includes 17 years of major non-profit experience. As the former CEO of Gilda’s Club South Jersey, Michelle worked to ensure that psychosocial support was available in southern NJ to thousands of men, women and children impacted by cancer. As the Executive Director of Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter, she developed the shelter’s strategic and long-term development plans, implementing a variety of new and innovative programs that raised the funds necessary to operate the shelter.
A New Jersey native, Michelle lives in Palm Coast with her husband, Brian and 3 rescued dogs, Opie, Wyatt, and Milo.
Fiona Osta, Design Consultant & Sales Associate
Fiona Osta, Design Consultant & Sales Associate
Fiona Osta, Design Consultant & Sales Associate
Fiona is a recent graduate of the New York School of Interior Design. She is an enthusiastic interior designer and she brings a professional approach to interiors to all of her clients. She is passionate about creating the perfect aesthetic for rooms and spaces. She enjoys working with clients to produce homes and environments that are be
Fiona is a recent graduate of the New York School of Interior Design. She is an enthusiastic interior designer and she brings a professional approach to interiors to all of her clients. She is passionate about creating the perfect aesthetic for rooms and spaces. She enjoys working with clients to produce homes and environments that are beautiful and relaxing. She loves all styles and specializes in comforting themes perfect for todays lifestyle.
Chad Goss, Warehouse & Operations Manager
Fiona Osta, Design Consultant & Sales Associate
Fiona Osta, Design Consultant & Sales Associate
Chad was born in Temple, Texas and moved to Daytona Beach when he was just three years old. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 2006 with a 4.0 GPA! His job duties including tracking, organizing and delivering inventory for all orders. He also repairs and installs all of our lighting, artwork and furniture. Chad has been here since
Chad was born in Temple, Texas and moved to Daytona Beach when he was just three years old. He graduated from Atlantic High School in 2006 with a 4.0 GPA! His job duties including tracking, organizing and delivering inventory for all orders. He also repairs and installs all of our lighting, artwork and furniture. Chad has been here since 2022 and loves the fact that there is always something different to do every day. Chad says he loves his job and the team and feels that everyone works phenomenally together and supports and cares about their work family.