Ward & Howes Key Personnel

Carol S. Howes

With over twenty years of experience in the interior design industry, Carol Howes, President of Ward & Howes Associates is responsible for all phases of design development, project deliverables and project coordination, as well as the training and supervision of staff designers. Howes has a strong computer programming background that enhances the firm’s design ideas while utilizing the latest technology. In addition to her professional background, Howes has been an adjunct faculty member for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Architecture for two years.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design - California State University, Long Beach, California
Diploma in Computer Programming - Control Data Institute, Los Angeles, California

Professional Certifications and Licensure

Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design Certificate # 040-ID
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certificate # 014087

Lawrence F. Ward

With over twenty years of experience, Larry Ward, CEO of Ward & Howes Associates is responsible for business development, management and the creative direction of WHA’s design studio. Ward contributes extensive knowledge to the production of the firm’s diverse interior projects that are prepared with a commitment to integrity and quality design. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Architecture for over ten years.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Planning - La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Architecture Studies - Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Professional Certifications and Licensure

Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design Certificate # 018-ID
Appointed Member of the State Board Enforcement Advisory Committee
National Council for Interior Design Qualification Certificate # 9192
Illinois State Department of Professional Regulation License #161-003046
Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design License #ID5158
International Interior Design Association Past Southwest Regions Vice President of Commercial Forums
Lousiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers Certificate #1276

Publications

“Cognitive Ergonomics in the Workplace”: 1997, Nevada Hospitality Magazine
“Design Talk”: 2007, Impact Magazine

Natalie M. Lyden

Natalie is the Director of Design at Ward & Howes Associates and has over thirteen years of experience in the interior design industry. Natalie has worked in the Las Vegas valley for nine of those years and has learned the ins and outs of the Hospitality and Commercial design world. She is responsible for the management and creative direction of our design staff, in addition to quality control on the production of many diverse interior design projects. Natalie is in the process of getting her LEED certification. She is also a faculty member at The Art Institute of Las Vegas and The International Academy of Design and Technology.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Architecture - International Academy of Design, Chicago, Illinois
Facilities and Project Management - College of DuPage, Glenn Ellyn, Illinois

Professional Certifications and Licensure

Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design - Certificate # 091-ID
National Council for Interior Design Qualification - Certificate # 017818

Coral A. Digatono

Coral is the Director of Business Development and Public Relations for Ward & Howes Associates. She came to the Las Vegas Valley from her hometown in Minnesota, bringing with her a strong Midwestern work ethic and individualistic sense of style. With a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, together with her working experiences in the architectural, interior design, and marketing industries, Coral brings great networking skills, charisma and the ability to communicate the talent and vision of the Ward & Howes team.



Education

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design - The Art Institute of Las Vegas, Nevada

Louise S. Rogers

With over seven years in the interior design industry, Louise is a Senior Interior Designer at Ward & Howes Associates. She has studied sketching and watercolor painting while traveling throughout Italy and Greece. Louise’s passion for art and architecture inspires many of her sophisticated design ideas. Her ability to coordinate a project from conception through completion while staying attentive to planning, specifications and procurement details always enables her to produce her projects on time and within budget.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Professional Certifications and Licensure

National Council for Interior Design Qualification - Certificate # 21911
Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design - Certificate #148-ID

Noel T. Williams

Noel is a Senior Interior Designer at Ward & Howes Associates. He moved to Las Vegas in 2006 from Louisiana with a diverse background in design and the arts. He received his first Bachelors Degree in Art History with a concentration in 20th century European and American art and architecture which included an internship at the Museum of Natural History in New York City. Returning to LSU, Noel earned a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design and interned for one of the worlds leading hospitality design firms. After graduating, Noel worked with an artist’s collective to produce and market hand-made lamps and decorative accessories for designer’s markets in Atlanta, High Point, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and London, UK.

In 2004 Noel began freelancing as a design consultant. He produced custom products and fixtures for retailers and designed residential interiors for selected clients. After pursuing advanced studies in interior design and computer visualization, Noel moved to Las Vegas to join in this fast growing design market.

Noel brings to Ward & Howes Associates a wealth of knowledge and experience, from design and the arts to construction and manufacturing. He also provides a valuable service with superior skills in the tools of design communication.

Jim R. Brant

Jim is our Native Nevadan from Boulder City. After graduating, Jim ventured into the field of Project Management with a cable company. After twenty years of working in the field, Jim joined Ward & Howes Associates as Project Coordinator. Thanks to his vast experience, Jim is able to manage and coordinate the most complex projects, always achieving the results expected. Jim’s background has earned him the extraordinary ability to implement the most complicated designs, troubleshoot any potential issues and pay close attention to even the most minor detail. Jim works closely with project timelines and contractors to bring the project to an effective completion, meeting both the design quality and the client’s expectations.