From award-winning designer to community service volunteer and advocate for the profession and ASID, Ballard-Gribble has done amazing work for interior design. Ballard-Gribble is a true champion and advocate for the right to practice, dedicating hundreds of hours in support of Tennessee Interior Design Legislation. Her knowledge of state, national and international best practice strategies provide credible insight for CIDQ and its member boards. She brings steadfast wisdom and solid judgment in support of ASID and CIDQ strategic initiatives. Ballard-Gribble was appointed by two Governors to serve as the Interior Design Representative to the Tennessee Architecture and Engineering Board of Examiners, and she is one of only three interior designers to be elected as Chairperson of the Board. She served for eight years and is currently involved with the Interior Design Advocacy Group for Legislation. A passion of Ballard-Gribble is assisting the next generation of designers to prepare and take up the torch. She has taught courses at the University of Tennessee and guided students to reach their full potential and knowledge of ASID and its benefits. 

Susan graduated with a BS in Interior Design from UTK - Class of 1992. Her firm has designed awarding winning restaurant projects such as Vida and The Vault, 530 Lounge, and Kefi in Knoxville. They also have worked on banks, churches, offices and hotels in East Tennessee.