Roy Otwell, Industry Partner
FY24 Finance Director Candidate
(2-year Term: Oct 1st 2023 – Sept 30th 2025)
EDUCATION:
- Emory College, BS Economics 1973-1977
- Emory University School of Dentistry, DDS 1977-1981
EMPLOYMENT:
- Owner - Roy P Otwell, DDS (Private Dental Practice) 1981-1991
- Owner - Roy P Otwell (Real Estate & Design Firm) 1993-2001
- Co-Owner Switch Modern (Home Furnishings & Design Co) 2001-Present
ASID INVOLVEMENT:
- My company, SWITCH Inc dba Switch Modern has been an active Industry Partner for many years. We are proud to be associated with ASID and its mission to elevate design and the design profession
OTHER PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
- Atlanta Chamber of Commerce (ongoing)
- Board of Directors for TACT (NYC Theatre Company) 2015-2020
HONORS, AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS:
- Various business related publications over last 22 years + many mentions in articles about interior designers who procure goods from Switch Modern
CANDIDATE STATEMENT:
“As my business matures and as I pull away from day-to-day operations, I am seeking a way to contribute to an organization that I admire and love. I believe all things are best achieved with careful planning and good design. What better way to contribute than through a premier design profession organization?! The position of Finance Director enables me to use my business acumen and experience to help push ASID, and the Fl South Chapter more specifically, in new and greater directions. I look forward to working with the Board members to explore creative ways to enhance the viability and appeal of ASID, especially to a new generation of designers and design enthusiasts.”