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    Craig Koopersmith

    Length of Service at Innovative Environments:

    Craig started with IE in 2017 as a founder, and started the Sabre Companies in 1995.

    Favorite IE project and why:

    JP Morgan Chase headquarters in Dallas. The defining make/break project for IE. The first few weeks were a disaster, and the client was about to fire us. We made a lot of changes to get things on track, and by the time the project was completed, we had made fans of JPMC and Balfour Beatty.

    Professional Affiliations:

    American Marketing Association, Houston Business Marketing Association

    How would others describe you?

    Zen-like leader who makes the tough CEO decisions

    First paying job:

    Newsday paper delivery when I was 11 years old.

    Best advice ever received:

    The culture of the organization is defined by the worst behavior the CEO will tolerate.

    What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

    For my 60th birthday, we had front-row seats for Carlos Santana. Couldn’t hear for a week, but what an experience!

    Isaac Lupovitch

    Length of Service at Innovative Environments:

    Since 2016

    Favorite IE project and why:

    Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) – This was a great project for a great cause. It included graphics, signage (interior and exterior) and custom millwork. CAFB is a nonprofit that works to protect children from abuse and neglect. We were honored to be a part of this project that provided a safe space for children.

    How would others describe you:

    Genuine, laid back, and an overall mensch

    First paying job:

    Lifeguard

    Best advice ever received:

    Slow is smooth and smooth is fast – Navy SEALS

    Words to live by:

    “It’s usually more important to be in the right room than to be the smartest person in the room. A person with great judgement and average intelligence will usually beat someone with great intelligence and average judgement. Judgement is knowing what room to be in.”

    If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

    Piano

    What book did you read that changed your life the most?

    Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

    Julio Zamudio

    Length of Service at Innovative Environments?

    I’ve been with Innovative Environments since 2008

    What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

    KHOU-11 was a challenging yet ultimately beautiful project that solidified our company’s reputation and opened doors to trust within the broadcasting industry.

    How would others describe you?

    Accountable, problem solver, and reliant.

    First paying job:

    I was a mechanic shop helper when I was 12.

    Words to live by:

    Love what you do and do what you love!

    What is your fondest childhood memory?

    Visiting my grandparents every summer at their little hometown in Guanajuato, Mex.

    What book did you read that changed your life the most?

    The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

    How many years of total professional experience do you have?

    25

    John Wade

    Length of Service at Innovative Environments:

    Since 2018

    What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

    Houston Zoo. Being part of a project for a Houston favorite

    Best Advice ever received:

    Early is on time

    If you could see one movie again for the first time, what would it be and why?

    Braveheart

    If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

    IT

    What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    Grand Canyon

    How many years of total professional experience do you have?

    17

    Diana Escanuelas

    Length of Service at Innovative Environments:

    Since 2019

    What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

    My favorite Skyline/IE project is our current showroom. It showcases all of the company’s capabilities and highlights the range of what we can do. It was a true team effort to bring it to life, and the integration of cutting-edge technology makes it even more impressive. A special thanks to our team for all their hard work in making this vision a reality. It’s a perfect representation of our work and innovation.

    Please list your professional affiliations:

    Currently, I am enrolled in the Certified Trade Show Marketer program. I also volunteer as a Houston Rodeo Committeeman and serve as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for adults through the Memorial Assistance Ministries Program & Services. These roles allow me to expand my skills while giving back to the community.

    How would others describe you?

    Others would probably describe me as an adventure seeker, nature lover, and world traveler. I’m always looking for the next great experience, whether it’s exploring the outdoors or immersing myself in new cultures and places around the globe.

    First paying job:

    I was raised on a chicken farm, so I’ve been working from a young age, but my first official paying job was waiting tables at a local seafood restaurant in East Texas. It taught me a lot about hard work, customer service, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

    What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

    Matsu Sushi Bar – Great Sashimi and wonderful Customer Service!

    Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

    If I had zero obligations and money wasn’t an issue, I’d be hopping between remote beaches in New Zealand, hiking through the mountains of Patagonia, and spending a few weeks trekking through the jungles of Southeast Asia. I’d also love to immerse myself in new cultures, meeting locals and admiring their traditions. Basically, exploring hidden gems and natural wonders, with no set schedule, just going where the adventure takes me!

    What book did you read that changed your life the most?

    The book that changed my life the most is The Giver by Lois Lowry. It made me think deeply about the importance of memory, individuality, and the choices we make in life. It opened my eyes to the value of experiencing both the good and the difficult moments, and how they shape who we are.

    What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    I’ve been to many countries, and they’re all amazing in their own way, but my favorite place on earth is Big Bend National Park. The park’s dramatic landscapes, from the rugged Chisos Mountains to the vast desert and the Rio Grande River, are absolutely breathtaking. I love the peace and solitude there. It’s the kind of quiet you can’t find anywhere else. Whether I’m hiking the trails, stargazing under the clear night sky, or just taking in the scenery, Big Bend feels like a true escape into nature’s beauty and raw power.

    What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

    An African safari and a gorilla trek! Both are top on my bucket list. I’d love to experience the thrill of seeing the Big Five in their natural habitat, as well as trek through the jungle to observe gorillas up close. It would be an unforgettable adventure!

    How many years of total professional experience do you have?

    18

    Styve Luu

    Length of Service at Innovative Environments:

    Since 2019

    What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

    Ottobock in Austin, TX. Interior Corporate projects are the most fulfilling; working from Ideation to Physical Construction is my passion. Seeing the completion and client satisfaction is the closure and the ultimate joy of knowing all my thoughts with the team has created a great project. Having the time to provide very precise solution.
    Now my project is to grow a team of solution driven to help the client and company grow.

    Please list your professional affiliations:

    SEGD and ISA

    How would others describe you?

    Discerning, Respectful, Patient, Intelligent, and Fair

    Best Advice ever received:

    Live your life like it is a business. Plan it and make a decision.

    What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

    Barcelona Wine Bar for Tapas

    If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

    Leadership and Public speaking.

    What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    The Great Wall of China, and now I need to visit the Niagara Falls

    How many years of total professional experience do you have?

    17

    Jessica Zapata

    What year did you start working for Innovative Environments?

    2005

    Best Advice ever received:

    Enjoy experiences, especially with your children. Money comes back, but time doesn’t.

    What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

    New Kids on the Block.

    Words to live by:

    Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake.

    Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

    On a beach with my toes in the sand.

    What is your fondest childhood memory?

    Riding around in my grandpa’s ice cream truck and taking Chuck E Cheese tokens as payment.

    What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    Barcelona.

    How many years of total professional experience do you have?

    20

    Steve Smith

    What year did you start working for Innovative Environments?

    2024

    Best Advice ever received:

    The only thing stopping you from achieving your goals is you.

    What is your fondest childhood memory?

    Summer camping trips at the Frio river with my family.

    Anything else about yourself that you would like to share with our audience?

    In 2004 and 2005 I spent a few months in Baghdad Iraq inside the Green Zone supporting KBR civilians and US forces in Iraq.

    What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

    The Colosseum in Rome. It was amazing!

    What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

    I want to visit Lentini Sicily with my family.

    How many years of total professional experience do you have?

    23