Over fifteen years ago, Design Guide was established as a regionally-focused book of ideas, a source of inspiration and a directory for the finest home furnishings, products and services available.
Today, with publications in three markets — and more on the way — Design Guide continues to stay at the forefront of the design industry and is dedicated to providing you with the highest-quality marketing tool for many years to come.
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As CEO of DG Publishing, Inc., the Dallas-based publisher of the Design Guide, a group of high-end interior design magazines, Shannon Streater is responsible for the company’s overall business strategy and implementation. Prior to assuming this role, Shannon served as Chief Operating Officer at Stagen, a Dallas based management consulting firm, and spent years in the commercial interiors industry working with Kimball International and Workplace Solutions.
Dedicated to the evolution of sustainable organizations, Shannon has served her local community in various capacities, including serving as Chairwoman of the Workforce Task Committee for the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce. In 1998, she founded Team Networking, Inc., a premiere B2B lead-generation organization based in Dallas with seven local chapters and more than $147 million in closed business between members since its inception. Shannon is a graduate of Leadership Texas Class of 2006, and most recently has chosen to engage with Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas.
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Martha Griffin joined Design Guide 10 years ago, working her way quickly up from sales to Market Publisher and Group Publisher. She brings more than 13 years of experience to her position. But more importantly, Martha draws on her unique understanding of the Dallas design community, which she gained while working in the Decorative Center for three years. Martha attended the University of Mississippi where she earned a degree in Interior Design.