After Hours: Discover Who Shapes Our Work

Allison Sanders

Interior Designer & Mixed Media Artist 

As an interior designer in our Bespoke studio, Allison approaches space with a refined sensitivity to texture, materiality, and story. Off the clock, she’s a mixed media artist drawn to contrast, pairing softness and structure, natural elements and architectural forms.

“Whether I’m designing a hotel interior or layering a canvas, I’m exploring the dialogue between the natural world and the built environment,” she says. “It’s about honesty in materials and the emotional resonance of texture and form.”

Her first solo show at Little Known Art House, a gallery founded by her sister—was a defining moment. For the exhibition, she ripped, sewed, and layered textiles into tactile, emotive pieces and designed the gallery’s logo, making the experience a full-circle collaboration rooted in trust and shared vision. 

That same sensibility shapes her approach to hospitality design, where she brings material honesty and layered storytelling to every environment. A favorite project: The Cantio Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton at Ball State University, where she helped shape three F&B outlets inspired by alumni creatives. She also contributed to the Kimball booth at HD Expo, designing conceptual floorplans and experimenting with unexpected materials like digitally printed carpet that mimicked flowing water.

“I love thinking like an artist at the start of a project, layering ideas, imagining how people will connect emotionally with a space, and building from that foundation,” she says. “When all teams align on that sensory intent, the results are so much more compelling.”

Next, Allison is expanding her fine art practice while studying for her NCIDQ, PRAC, and IDPX exams. Whether in the studio or on a project site, her work is driven by a desire to craft spaces and stories that feel layered, intentional, and alive. 

Follow her journey here:
@bigg_al_art
etsy.com/shop/biggalart

Joshua Hollie

Interior Designer & Founder of JAH Apparel 

By day, Joshua brings hospitality spaces to life as an interior designer in our Bespoke studio. By night, he’s the visionary behind JAH Apparel, a fashion label blending symbolism, family heritage, and handcrafted streetwear.

“Design is design—whether it’s a chair, a hotel lobby, or a hoodie,” Joshua says. “It’s all about how something feels, functions, and tells a story.”

Launched with his parents in 2023, his brand crafts limited-run athleisure pieces using the kunso method, each item made entirely by hand. From lips inspired by Twilight to a logo shaped by both the Texas and Chicago stars, every element is intentional. Even the brand’s name, “JAH,” echoes his Jamaican roots, where it means “God” in Rastafarian culture. 

One project that especially stands out in his Gettys career is his work on The Delle, Apartments by Marriott, part of The Bend development in Nashville—we are working with Ridgeline Development Partners. “It really let me hone in on my ability to bring a project from idea to life,” he says. Joshua was involved at every stage, sketching initial space plans, selecting finishes, 3D modeling interior architecture, specifying furniture, curating art, and drafting construction documents. “I was able to carry the vision and spirit of the project through the whole process,” he reflects. “It taught me how to lead with both creativity and precision.” 

While fashion and hospitality might seem worlds apart, Joshua sees constant cross-pollination. Discoveries in the materials library often spark ideas for his clothing designs, while runway shows influence how he thinks about color, texture, and movement in spatial design. It’s a creative loop, each discipline informing the other in unexpected and inspiring ways.

And Gettys, he adds, gives him room to keep that loop going.

“A lot of places wouldn’t make space for both sides of me. Gettys not only makes space, it makes me better at both.”

Looking ahead, Joshua is developing new product lines, including shoes and hats, and planning a social media push to expand his brand’s reach. Whether sketching a floor plan or a new cut for a sweatshirt, he’s designing across scales, with meaning in every stitch. 

Follow his journey here:
@_jahapparel
jah-apparel.com

Jess Checkeroski

Creative Director, Illustrator & Painter 

Jess is a multidisciplinary creative whose background in illustration, painting, and spatial storytelling informs her role as a Creative Director. She shapes visual identities and directs brand expression, always exploring how emotion, memory, and environment intersect.

“I’m interested in those fleeting, intangible moments when light, color, or a small, surprising detail transforms the familiar into something worth noticing,” she says.

Her art practice delves into urban nature, moody lighting, and what she calls “nostalgia in real time,” capturing liminal moments where joy and sorrow overlap. In a recent solo show, she combined found objects with unexpected, vibrant hues to transform ordinary materials like cinder blocks and sticks into immersive installations. 

This sensitivity to tone and atmosphere guides how she directs brand narratives and leads creative teams. One example is the Sedona Blanket she designed for Outbound Sedona, abstracting forms from red rocks, native plants, and Puebla architecture to create shapes that feel familiar yet undefinable. Intended as more than décor, the blanket holds space in the guest room like a quiet relic or a kind companion, an object that connects to guests in ways they may not fully understand, but deeply feel. 

Whether overseeing a visual identity for a boutique hotel or shaping an immersive brand story, Jess focuses on emotional clarity, spatial storytelling, and creating presence.

“Painting taught me to ask questions: Is this balanced? Does it feel right? That same instinct guides my branding work. It’s about emotional connection and user experience.” 

Next, she’s exploring furniture and industrial design, curious about how objects can exist as both art and experience. Her goal? To craft work, inside and outside the studio—that elicits a visceral, gut-level reaction.

Follow her journey here:
@checkerosk
jessicacheckeroski.com

A Culture of Creativity 

Each of these creatives brings more than talent—they bring perspective, curiosity, and a commitment to storytelling. Whether it’s Allison’s tactile materiality, Joshua’s cross-disciplinary design instincts, or Jess’s emotional sensitivity to space and light, their personal creative practices ripple outward—shaping how they design lobbies, build narratives, select materials, and collaborate across disciplines. 

At Gettys, we believe these passions aren’t distractions from the work—they are the work. As Allison puts it, “Stay curious. Your unique passions are your superpower.” Those superpowers aren’t left at the door, they’re invited in, nurtured, and woven into the fabric of every project we touch. 

It’s all part of The Gettys Way: leading with empathy, cultivating curiosity, and celebrating the unique voices that make our team exceptional. As Ron Swidler reminds us, “Great ideas can come from anywhere” and here, they often begin with who we are beyond the job title. Because when creativity is truly supported, our work becomes not just beautiful, but meaningful.