Featured Speaker for July 8th, 2010
Because it’s never easy for a novice to navigate the home remodeling and renovation process, Northern Virginia entrepreneur Mina Fies has developed a company to choreograph all aspects of the project — from concept to completion.

Her Reston, VA-based firm, Synergy Design & Consulting, acts as a liaison between the designer and construction team.  “In previous jobs in the real estate industry I saw firsthand how tough it was for homeowners to remodel their homes,” Mina says. “They simply didn’t have the experience or expertise to know the right questions to ask, which designers and contractors to hire, and what a reasonable budget and timeline should be.”

So in 2008, Mina and her husband Mark — who has decades of experience in retail sales and operations management — created a company to remedy that problem. ”We try to take the drama out of the remodeling process by thoroughly vetting the contractors we work with,” she says. “We manage the project so our clients don’t have to.”

Having worked in the real estate, sales, and design industry since 1994, Mina has the experience to back up her goals. Her enthusiasm is contagious and is frequently interviewed by area reporters.  Mina is also invited regularly to speak publicly to share her insights not only on business, but also about the engaging details and lessons learned from her unconventional upbringing.

To learn more about Mina and her growing business, visit  www.SynergyDandC.com