Houston native, Kendra Benson, discovered her passions for construction and design in her teen years and decided to attend The Art Institute of Houston, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design in 2009. She then studied under some of Houston’s top designers, where she really honed her craft, and eventually moved into an administrative position for The American Society of Interior Designers Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, where she came to know many industry partners and designers across Greater Houston. In 2019, she started her own company, Kendra Benson Interiors, and has designed 10+ homes as the lead designer with Echo Custom Homes. Kendra recently became the 2022-23 President-elect to the board for The American Society of Interior Designers Texas Gulf Coast Chapter and will serve as President for the 2023-24 year. On top of running her own business and serving on the ASID TXGC board, Kendra also coaches middle school and high school cheerleading at her Alma Mater, Lutheran North Academy.