Meet Your Dream Team

Meagan Peterson

Interior Designer, Associate IIDA
Office fun Facts:

“Queen of happiness and smiles and dog lover deluxe.”

“Wishing desperately disco would make a comeback.”

“Made history at BFD as the only person to receive a concussion from hitting the water while wakeboarding.”

“Says, “I can help” at least 10 times a day.”

I am originally from Odessa, TX and moved to Lubbock to attend school at Texas Tech. The interest of Interior Design was sparked at an early age for me, I have always been interested in transforming spaces into something unique, beautiful and functional. I love that the world of design is ever changing and always moving forward, making spaces healthier and practical for the working environment.

I feel truly lucky to be a part of the Built for Dreams team where I get to work with a group of amazing women, there is so much passion that goes into this company and the work we provide our clients. I love that our team takes so much pride into ensuring our customers have an aesthetically pleasing and healthy work place, that have been carefully designed for each individual project.

Education: Bachelor of Interior Design, Minor in Architecture, Texas Tech University
Favorite Places: The lake is my happy place, I also enjoy being in the mountains in Colorado, and going to historical sites in different cities seeing old architecture.
Guilty Pleasures: Hamburgers and Sheridan’s Custard!
Additional Passions: Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, the Gym/Working Out, Travel Adventures with my dog and husband.

Amy Vaughan

Interior Designer
Interior Designer, Associate IIDA

Office fun facts:

“Strives to lift more weight than our installers.”

“Fastest systems designer in the West. Saw smoke come off her mouse as she re-holstered it.”

I chose interior design because I wanted to be able to have a positive impact on peoples’ day to day lives through creating spaces that not only have beautiful form but also have truly usable function.

BFD truly is a company based on care, not only care for our clients but also for each other. It is refreshing to work for a company in which we all are working towards the same goal and truly care about our jobs and the impact that we have on our community. It is a blessing to work for company that pushes us to achieve our passions and helps us to accomplish personal goals.

Education: Oklahoma State University – Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and Facility Management, Minor in Business
Licensure: NCIDQ Candidate, IIDA
Favorite Place: The places that I call home. My family’s ranch in New Mexico and Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Guilty Pleasures: Cheat meals, especially a burger and fries, and wine.
Additional Passions: Weight lifting and spending time with my puppy, family and friends.

Courtney Waters

Interior Designer
Registered Interior Designer #11722, NCIDQ, IIDA

Office fun facts:

“Seeker of all that is methodical and manageable. How she is not a scientist is beyond us!”

“Big management force in a little sweetheart package.”

“Trained her dog with a bell, you might be a little nervous if you see her bring one to the office.”

I chose Interior Design as a profession because I have a desire to be of service to others by helping create environments that meet their needs. Interior Design gives you the ability to create positive change in how a person functions physically, mentally and emotionally in their environment. Being able to have an impact on another’s life through their physical environment, no matter how big or small, is very rewarding.

Built for Dreams is such a great place to work because of the encouraging, team-like atmosphere that is fostered here. We are always encouraged to become better versions of ourselves through our work, our interactions with others, and even through our own personal goals. I also love that I get to work amongst so many talented & passionate individuals. It pushes me to work hard and strive to be the best I can!

Education: Bachelor of Interior Design, Minor Architecture, Texas Tech University

Licensure: Registered Interior Designer, NCIDQ #31697, TBAE #11722, IIDA

Favorite Place: I love going to the beach or the mountains. Basically, wherever my family is, is where I love to be!

Guilty Pleasures: Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies & Chai Tea Lattes

Additional Passions: My little dog! She is a Shi-Tzu/Dachshund mix named Ellie! I also enjoy cooking, a good TV show, and the Fall season!

Melissa Miller

Bookkeeping

Office fun facts:

“The little engine that could. Keeps our train on track as payables manager.”

“Aspiring race car driver and sports car enthusiast.”

I have always had a passion for accounting based on my employment history, so I started attending college and received my accounting degree in 2009. I am blessed to have this opportunity with Built For Dreams to continue to pursue my career and passion.

Being new to the interior design business this has been a wonderful experience and opportunity to become a member of the Built For Dreams family! I have never worked for a company that puts so much focus into the needs and wellbeing of their customers and employees as does Built for Dreams. I look forward to learning more about the interior design and commercial furniture industry, with the expertise and guidance of the owners I feel that will be easily accomplished.

Favorite Place: Anywhere outside around water and wine

Guilty Pleasures: Any and all Mexican Food

Additional Passions: Dancing and spending time with my kids, family and friends.