Meet the Altera Team
Louis Lanthier
President
Two Truths:
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I've gone snorkeling in Iceland.
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I've never been to a concert at the gorge.
Dream Adventure:
To travel in a camper van along the entire Pacific coast of North and South America.
Loves Helping People With:
Everything! Being in service of others brings meaning to my life.
Favorite Furniture:
Sofas by Marina Efimova of MARYEEFI design studio. Google it!
Pineapple on Pizza?
Yes!
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Joel Lanthier
VP, Operations
Two Truths:
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I love playing and listening to music.
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My favorite color is orange.
Dream Adventure:
Anything travel. I love experiencing a place I’ve never been.
Loves Helping People With:
Solving problems. They are just opportunities to improve.
Favorite Furniture:
Height adjustable tables. I stand all day.
Pineapple on Pizza?
Pineapple, pepperoni and jalapeño is my go-to slice.
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Michael Lanthier
Client Success Manager
Two Truths:
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Commercial fished in Alaska
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Took the Siberian Express Train
Dream Adventure:
Sailing the Caribbean and eating all of Italy's pizza!
Loves Helping People With:
Hitting your budget goal! And making the complex, simplified!
Favorite Furniture:
Love me a tanned leather, tufted back midcentury modern sofa!
Pineapple on Pizza?
As long as there are jalapeños too.
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Alicia Iszler
Project Coordinator
Two Truths:
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I am an animal lover. I can never pass up petting a dog that crosses my path.
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When traveling, I always try to get a tattoo. It makes every tattoo tie back to memories made / a location to remember it by.
Dream Adventure:
Anywhere that it’s warm and I can sit out on the beach. The Ocean is my favorite place to be.
Loves Helping People With:
I love teaching others new cooking techniques or skills and sharing new recipes for others to experience new cuisines.
Favorite Furniture:
I love a good comfy lounge piece.
Pineapple on Pizza?
Yes. The more pineapple, the better!
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Darlene Jandecka
Senior Designer
Two Truths:
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My exercise is saber fencing.
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I drove around Las Vegas in the Weinermobile.
Dream Adventure:
The Orient Express - Rome to Istanbul
Loves Helping People With:
I love helping people see a different perspective. Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of the good stuff — it's always hiding in there, you just have to slow down long enough to spot it.
Favorite Furniture:
My favorite furniture usually has some kind of wood element to it.
Pineapple on Pizza?
No to pineapple on my pizza. Maybe with spicy pepperoni...
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Jason Nash
Project Manager
Two Truths:
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I only eat pizza with ranch.
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I've lived in Washington my whole life.
Dream Adventure:
Someday I would love to tour Italy.
Loves Helping People With:
I'm passionate about helping address food insecurity and expanding access to nutritious food for underserved communities. I'm also committed to supporting initiatives that promote equity, challenge systemic racism, and create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.
Favorite Furniture:
Sossego Design, or just about anything from the MCM period.
Pineapple on Pizza?
Not my favorite.
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Kristi Kelton
Account Manager
Two Truths:
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I haven’t made it 5ft yet…but hoping I get taller soon!
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I jumped off a 50-ft cliff into the ocean on the southernmost point of the United States.
Dream Adventure:
To study and practice holistic wellness while living in New Zealand.
Loves Helping People With:
I love helping people feel safe. 😊
Favorite Furniture:
Collection Particulière
Pineapple on Pizza?
Say less🍍
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Mindy Jacobs
Technical Designer
Two Truths:
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Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone is my happy place.
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My two amazing children are my greatest accomplishment.
Dream Adventure:
To visit as many countries as possible while simultaneously checking off every Disney park worldwide.
Loves Helping People With:
Personal life – anything and everything for family and friends. Design wise – I love helping people create a beautiful, comfortable, and exciting place to work.
Favorite Furniture:
I love mid-century modern and chunky comfortable lounge pieces you can nap on.
Pineapple on Pizza?
Wait, there are people who don’t like pineapple on pizza?!?!
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Nell Rollins
Designer & Project Manager
Two Truths:
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I share the same birthday with my sister, 3 years apart.
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I would love to start up my own family farm.
Dream Adventure:
Traveling, getting hands on experience working with the community and immersing myself in their culture. I've always thought it'd be cool to build up/rehabilitate land in areas that need the help.
Loves Helping People With:
I enjoy making lives easier. However I can do that makes me happy! I'm a very acts of service kind of gal. 😄
Favorite Furniture:
I don't discriminate!
Pineapple on Pizza?
Preposterous!
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Parya Talebi
Ancillary Specialist
Two Truths:
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I have a Chihuahua who thinks he's a Doberman.
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I judge the furniture everywhere I go and usually think, "I would've picked something different."
Dream Adventure:
Living in Europe for a while and traveling around.
Loves Helping People With:
Creating spaces that people enjoy being in.
Favorite Furniture:
Lounge chair
Pineapple on Pizza?
No... but I won't judge if you do. 😃
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Rebecca Bettencourt
Senior Project Coordinator
Two Truths:
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I must confess I secretly love Rap and Trap Music!
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I love true crime but couldn’t watch a horror movie if you paid me to!
Dream Adventure:
Take a month-long trip to Italy with my family and someone who knows all best places to see.
Loves Helping People With:
Things that seem impossible to figure out. I love a puzzle to solve. Honestly, that is life in furniture! One big mystery!
Favorite Furniture:
I would have to say the entire David Edward line; it’s just elegant, beautiful and solidly built.
Pineapple on Pizza?
Yes, absolutely love pineapple on pizza but it must be mixed with jalapeño and pepperoni! The true question is a banana slightly green or with icky spots?
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Sara Hickey
Senior Designer
Two Truths:
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I can’t watch a movie without analyzing the house in the background.
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I played Division I soccer, but now most of my cardio comes from chasing kids and deadlines.
Dream Adventure:
Finding a secluded tropical beach with clear water, no crowds, great food, and someone else responsible for the itinerary.
Loves Helping People With:
I love bringing people together, making them feel comfortable, and helping everything fall into place.
Favorite Furniture:
A classic Tulip table. I love its sculptural shape, clean lines, and timeless design.
Pineapple on Pizza?
I'll eat it, but I'm not willing to defend it publicly.
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Tyler Hawks
Project Coordinator
Two Truths:
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I always have at least two projects going on around the house.
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I’m always looking for the next great recipe to try.
Dream Adventure:
Spend a year traveling all around a new country learning about the food, history, and culture.
Loves Helping People With:
Untangling complicated problems
Favorite Furniture:
A really comfortable lounge chair
Pineapple on Pizza?
Absolutely, especially paired with something spicy
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