Designing for a Lifetime: Monica Lewis on Creativity, Certification & Staying Power

Monica Lewis from JS Brown & Co. joins the Roundtable to talk about her 24-year journey from art school grad to one of Columbus’s most respected remodeling pros. With a stacked list of credentials (MCR, CMKBD, UDCP—and more on the way), Monica shares what it takes to stay creative and grounded in a constantly evolving industry. From residential elevators and AI-assisted workflows to her deep love of conceptual design, she breaks down what it means to build beautiful spaces that also change lives.

Monica also talks about the value of mentorship, how to spot a great new designer, and the massive project currently underway at JS Brown—the biggest in the company’s nearly 50-year history. Plus, she reflects on her long-running involvement with NARI and why it still feels like home. Accidental spider parenting, generational wisdom, and the joy of a perfectly placed vanity—this episode has it all.

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