Richlin InternationalCEO & Vice President. / Founding PartnerAn extensive and diverse background in business, engineering, construction, sustainable design, professional design practice, and design education provides Maxine with a comprehensive frame of reference for the many challenges and solutions within today’s world of design and construction. Clients consist of developers, builders, architects, and designers. Maxine is a registered interior designer and is licensed by State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulations, Board of Architecture and Interior Design. She is a certificate holder from National Council on Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), and is an accredited professional in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design with a specialty in Building Design and Construction. (LEED AP, BD+C). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Housing from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Science in Interior Architecture from Chatham University. Along with professional affiliations to various associations such as American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), Maxine has served as American Society of Interior Designers, (ASID) FL South Chapter President and International Interior Designers Association, (IIDA) V.P. Communications and Public Relations, FL Chapter.Favorite interests and pursuits are: Mid Century Architecture, Dogs, Food Studies, and Industrial Arts. Favorite quote:“Environment is the unseen hand that shapes behavior.” -Unknown