I Am Talie Jane

Lots of people go to school for 10 years…they’re called doctors, or in the case of Talie Jane, interior designers.

After earning a master’s degree in advertising and working in account management at small, medium and internationally renowned advertising agencies in Boston, New York and Chicago, Talie decided the ad world wasn’t for her. Instead, her life-long passion for interior design prevailed.

Four years later, she earned another undergraduate degree, in interior design, and shortly thereafter, opened Talie Jane Interiors in Chicago, her hometown. The resulting combination of management (details) and creativity (design) is unmatched and is thoroughly demonstrated in each of her design projects.

With a successful business, it was difficult for Talie to uproot to Lake Tahoe. But, she “followed a boy,” as she jokes, and made the cross-country move. “It was my husband who introduced me to Lake Tahoe and to whom I can thank for allowing me to wake up in the beauty and tranquility of this amazing place,” she says. Now, Talie gets to follow her passion every day, in one of the most majestic places on earth.

Talie lives in Lake Tahoe with her husband, two sons and furry, four-legged friend.

A mechanical engineer, designer, realtor and gourmet chef, Ryan is truly a renaissance man. But his true talents lie in customer service, collaboration, business management, logistics and relationship-building.

Ryan’s 17+ years in sales and project management has provided him the necessary tools for thoughtful problem-solving and communication. He is responsible for the fantastic deals we have procured with our vendors and the reason we can pass along unbeatable product savings to our clients.

He also happens to be Mr. Talie Jane which makes him truly accountable to the “boss” in every sense of the word.

We are honored to have Ryan with us as a valued team member of Talie Jane Interiors.

Kaley joins the Talie Jane Interiors team as an Office Manager.

Originally from sunny Central Florida, Kaley worked with marine life at SeaWorld, Orlando as an animal psychologist. So cool!

Kaley came to Lake Tahoe over nine years ago to pursue a new sense of adventure and personal growth. Here, she acquired a strong foundation in hospitality and tourism and earned valuable tools and experience in customer service.

Kaley has always been fascinated with interior design and architecture and brings her enthusiasm, creativity and organizational skills. We are excited to have Kaley and appreciate her talents and passion.

Meet our hockey-mom and cabinetry designer extraordinaire, Beth.

Beth is an award-winning, master cabinetry designer. Kitchens, baths, home offices, laundry rooms, entries, you name it and she beautifully and creatively designs it! With more than 20 years of experience as a certified kitchen and bath designer, Beth enjoys creating aesthetically-pleasing yet functional spaces where Clients love to work and entertain. She is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and is passionate and motivated, constantly striving for excellence.

Most recently, one of Beth’s family-friendly kitchen designs received the grand prize from the nation’s top cabinetry company. We are so honored to have Beth on our team.

She lives with her husband and three boys.

Welcome our former rodeo barrel-racer, Alise! Born and raised in the Carson Valley, Alise has a cowgirl background and currently surrounds herself with cattle, horses, dogs and a baby goat! Not to mention, her beautiful daughters and husband.

But Alise has a design side too. She began her career in construction design, working alongside her father, Tom Smith, owner of TGS Construction, where she grew up being inspired by watching the construction progress fold, from start to finish. In other words, she watched as dreams unfolded into reality.

Alise lives by the mantra, “If you love your job, you will never work a day in your life.” Her passion for design allows her to continue to make dreams come true for her clients, who appreciate her dedication to designing for functionality and practicality.

Page began her career designing luxury yachts in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, a journey that took her around the world and sharpened her ability to blend elegance and functionality. She has since expanded her expertise to commercial and residential design, earning recognition for her talent in creating beautiful, aesthetic spaces that resonate with the unique language of every room.

Her work has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, including Showboats international, Motor Boating & Sailing, Tahoe Quarterly and Architectural Digest.

Beyond her design achievements, Page is known as the ultimate colorful character. Her vibrant wardrobe and eclectic jewelry reflect her spirited personality, making her as memorable as the stunning spaces she creates.

Moving from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mariah joins us after graduating from Central Michigan University where she earned her undergraduate degree in Interior Design.

Her enthusiasm for art and design started at a young age, where she attended a secondary tech center for graphic design and focused on digital media and silk screen printing. She also enjoys snowboarding, cooking and loves animals including her 4 dogs, 2 cats and ferret.

Julie is an Architectural Engineer and skilled draftsman, with over 15 years of experience in the construction and design industry. Her love of the mountains drew her and her husband from their Vegas roots to settle down in Northern Nevada. Julie brings experience in structural engineering, residential remodeling, electrical and lighting design, as well as plans production and coordination.

TJI welcomes another hockey family to the team; Julie and her family love travelling for sports and special events, and you will always find her with her family on the trails or at the beach!

A proud 34-year local resident of Lake Tahoe, Zoltan brings a wealth of experience and a results-driven mindset to every project. With expertise across all trades of construction, he tackles challenges head-on, delivering top-notch results with precision, timeliness, and quality craftsmanship.

Detail-oriented and committed to excellence, Zoltan always puts clients first, ensuring their vision comes to life seamlessly. Having worked alongside Talie and Ryan for over a decade, he’s a trusted professional dedicated to making every project a success.

We’re beyond excited to have him join the Talie Jane Construction team.