About SandStar

Allison is dedicated to assisting new home buyers with all the interior and exterior selections for their homes and helping all clients with full-service design projects, including privacy and decorative window treatments, furniture, wallcoverings, art, and accessories.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in graphic design from Millersville University in 1987 and an Associate of Applied Science in interior design from Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1990. She has 32 years of commercial and residential interior design experience in Southwest Florida.

Some of Allison’s professional achievements include the Lee County Parade of Homes Best Interior Design Award, the 1998 LBIA Pinnacle Award for “Best Interior Design,” and the 1999 & 2000 AR Homes Designer of the Year Award. She is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification and is a Florida Licensed Interior Designer.

Allison is passionate about all forms of art and architecture and creating sterling silver jewelry and silver smithing. She has two fur babies, Georgi and Marvin.

Cheryl is our talented Kitchen and Bath Designer and has been with our company since 2013. Her duties include cabinetry design and ordering, tile design elevations using AutoCAD, assisting clients with the selections process, and client/vendor correspondence. She works closely with construction managers to ensure jobs are completed to meet clients’ expectations. One of Cheryl’s highlighted achievements was winning the 2022 Top Producer Award for Executive Cabinetry!

Cheryl graduated from Southwest Florida College with an Associate of Science degree in interior design and currently resides in North Port with her husband, Chad, and they have one daughter, Jessica. Cheryl enjoys many activities, such as boating, four-wheeling, gardening, fashion and design, and spending time with her dogs.

Dana has worked with some of the area’s most respected builders, remodelers, and cabinet manufacturers, which has provided her a wonderful career in the sales and design industry along with the opportunities to be part of making dreams a reality for her neighbors and friends.

Morgan is our multi-faceted project coordinator and helps with permitting and any questions clients may have. She recently moved from Washington, where she worked on a nuclear construction and clean-up site. She has also worked several remodeling and new construction jobs, both commercial and residential. She received her Associate of Arts in the Pacific Northwest. Morgan enjoys a good cup of coffee, baking, and an interesting book, and her favorite way to de-stress is a good gym workout!

Desiree joined the team in 2021 as our controller and acts as the financial steward for our companies, overseeing all the accounting functions. Desiree was born and lived in Indiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Business Administration from Ball State University before making the official move to Florida in January 2021.

She and her husband of over thirty years, Chris, have two daughters and three grandchildren. Desiree’s interests include boating, gardening, fishing, cooking, and, most especially, spending time with her grandchildren!

As Accounts Payable, Janique plays a vital role in our company. She performs day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable. She verifies and investigates discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements. She also prepares and processes lien releases and Notice to Owner (NTO) documents to and from subcontractors.

Janique attended Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers and has always had an integral part in her family’s business, from taking over accounting duties to even electrical work. But Janique’s accomplishments don’t stop there. She’s also a CNA (certified nursing assistant) and provides pastoral care leadership while assisting her husband, Shane, in outreach ministries for their church.

When not working or spending time with her husband and their cat, Linkx, and dog, Copper, Janique enjoys cooking and baking, attending church events, sewing and crafts, taking long hikes to explore nature, kayaking, and riding bikes.

Joining us in 2021, Andrew manages the day-to-day activities of building new custom homes, such as coordinating schedules, quality control, and maintaining communication with clients and subcontractors.

He earned an Associate of Applied Science in construction technology and a Bachelor of Science in construction management. Andrew enjoys many interests in his spare time, such as scuba diving, bicycling, hiking and shooting.

Bill is a retired police officer who has won numerous “Officer of the Year” awards as well as the Medal of Honor. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 2007 from Hodges University and joined us as a construction manager in May of 2023.

Bill has five children: Bill Jr. (UCF 2012), Matt (FGCU 2023), Lauren (USF 2023), Bryan (UF 2024), and Danielle (FGCU 2026). He enjoys bowling, Men’s League Softball, the N.Y. Yankees, and Notre Dame “Fighting Irish” football and baseball.

Marisa Liberti, a licensed realtor and Top Club winner (2021), joined our team as a new home consultant in 2017. With extensive experience in the creative field as a fashion designer, she has a keen eye for design. She is dedicated to helping clients realize the dream of owning a custom AR home and ultimately contributing to their happiness.

Marisa earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and an Associate of Applied Science in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She is married to Randy Crouch and has two adult, married step-children and two step-grandchildren. Marisa enjoys traveling, painting, cooking, and her three fur babies: a German Shepherd, a Border Collie, and a Pomeranian.