1524 S Broadway Denver CO 80210
Open 9 - 5 Monday - Saturday
Phone 303.777.8087 Fax 303.777.8085
Christopher Watson, Principal chris@watsonandco.com
Chistopher Watson, Principal, presents the vision of Watson & Co with a balance of creativity, experience and business acumen. Balancing clients’ needs with a sense of appropriateness and adventure, he engages them with tools of form, color and scale. As an interior designer, Chris uses his education in Art History from both Hunter College in New York City and the University of Denver to give depth to the Interior Design process. His solid grasp of Art History provides for a rich palette of furniture styles, lighting techniques and accessorizing from which to develop a diverse, cohesive and modern portfolio of interiors.
Chris also brings business experience and trust to the table with 12 years of operating Watson’s Antiques, providing some of the most successful antique and estate sales in Denver. His knowledge of the Fine and Decorative Arts facilitates selection for a precise enhancement of the intended effect. Chris is sensitive to clients’ needs and practical concerns. He appreciates the blend of aesthetics and comfort that are crucial for creating a warm and livable home.
Brent Schipper, Showroom Manager brent@watsonandco.com
Brent Schipper is the Showroom Manager for Watson & Co. With 10 years experience in the interior design field his relationship with furniture, fabric and lighting manufacturers is key in facilitating prompt delivery and cost management. He uses his experience to ensure that special orders, vendor relations and job installations are completed in a timely and efficient manner. As we proceed with your design, Brent will update you on a weekly basis with the status of your furniture, fabrics, lighting and accessories. Brent will provide you with uncompromising service and will use his established relationships with vendors to resolve any problems that may arise.
Mandy Sampson, Senior Interior Designer mandy@watsonandco.com
Mandy Sampson is the Senior Interior Designer for Watson & Co. She brings a cultured background to the design table. After earning a degree in French, she moved to Paris to study at the Sorbonne, focusing on culture and art history. Mandy then focused her efforts on interior design, enrolling in post graduate studies in decorative arts and design. Her work experience includes working as a designer in the retail market and a position at the Denver Design Center assisting designers with color and textile selection. Mandy has worked with clients in projects as small as a bedroom to an entire mountain lodge. Her style range is broad and she can execute a variety of different looks. Mandy successfully strives on each project to create a space evoking the clients’ taste, style and budget.
Throughout the design process Mandy provides excellent feedback, augmenting the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses in each project. Mandy puts a fresh face on classic interiors and keeps us all looking to the horizon for new ideas.
Mary Watson, Designer mary@watsonandco.com
Mary Watson is a Designer for Watson & Co. In this role, Mary keeps things running smoothly with design clients as well as helping to fulfill showroom needs. Prior to her role at Watson & Co, Mary had 15 years experience managing the operations of several businesses. She offers creative insight and style to each project she works on in addition to a high level of efficiency and organization. Mary is an integral part of the Watson & Co design team.
Gino Valverde, Designer gino@watsonandco.com
Gino began working for Watson & Co as a Project Manager in 2007. A Denver native, he spent his early career in film and television production in Hollywood, California. Gino translates these techniques into residential and commercial design projects for Watson & Co. With calm confidence, Gino takes pride in completing projects within deadlines and with accuracy. His natural ability in modern design has lead him to a position as a Designer with our firm. Gino is a licensed Real Estate broker with an EcoBroker® designation. His skill and expertise in green renovations and re-design are an excellent compliment to Watson & Co's other strengths. In his spare time he can be found snowboarding, surfing, skydiving, sailing...any sport with an "S".
Kyle Pastrano, Controller kyle@watsonandco.com
Kyle Pastrano is Controller for Watson & Co. While a large part of Kyle's job is financial, he will always greet you with a warm smile and remember you from a prior visit. Kyle keeps our hundreds of vendors on their toes and keeps a continually fresh turn on our furniture, lighting and accessories. Kyle's education in business management in Texas prepared him for a demanding job maintaining staff for 80 branches of Weiner's Department Stores. His move to Denver allowed for an area manager position with Polo/Ralph Lauren. Be assured that, with Kyle on our team, you will be treated to the best in customer service.
Jon Mosher, Visual Coordinator jon@watsonandco.com
Jon brings over 20 years of retail management experience to our team. He began his career in advertising, marketing and public relations here in Denver and has worked in the furniture and interior design industry since 1990. Using his vast experience, Jon ensures that our showrooms reflect the high standards and design philosophies of Watson & Co. "Showrooms should not mirror a home, but fuel the imagination with possibilities and inspiration."
