Lu Cagin, Secretary

Elected to Oak Grove Board of Trustees in April, 2009

Education: 

  • Iowa State University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design, 1997
  • Des Moines Area Community College, Associate of Arts Degree, 1979
  • Des Moines Area Community College, Applied Science Degree, 1979
  • Design Study, Rome, Italy, 1996

Professional Experience: 

  • Owner, I.D.ology, LLC Interior Design Consulting Firm, 2011-Present
  • Interior Designer, HSR Associates, Inc, 2008-2011
  • RDG Planning & Design, 1997-2008

Community Service & Certifications:

  • Bethany Lutheran – Board Member, 2013 – present
  • Pump House Regional Arts Center – Director, 2010 - 2012
  • LEED Accredited Professional, November 2008
  • NCIDQ Professional, certified April 2000
  • International Interior Design Association (IIDA) – Member, 1995 to present
  • IIDA VP of Professional Development, Great Plains Chapter, 1998-2000
  • IIDA Vice President, Great Plains Chapter, 2000-2001
  • IIDA President, Great Plains Chapter, 2001-2002
  • IIDA VP of Membership, Wisconsin Chapter, 2005-2006
  • IIDA VP of Professional Development, Wisconsin Chapter, 2007-2008
  • Iowa State University, Interior Design Advisory Board, 2005-2007
  • ISU, Interior Design Advisory Board, Chair, 2007-2008
  • American Heart Association – Volunteer, Des Moines Affiliate Board, 1994-1998
  • American Medical Technologists – Member, 1983-Present
  • American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Member, 1979-Present
  • La Crosse Downtown Rotary – 2007-Present

Of Special Interest:

  • Historic restoration and preservation projects