Christine Cook, Allied ASID
Founder and Principal Designer
Christine had a passion for design from a very young age and knew from the beginning she wanted to be an Interior Designer. She and her family have lived in many parts of the country and world over the past decade. Each experience and location provided irreplaceable experiences and exposure to different styles of design and culture. Throughout her whole career, no matter where she was in the world, she has found a way to continue working with her dedicated clientele. All her experiences and travel have rounded her into the person she is today; a passionate and detail-oriented designer that is entertaining and valuable to work with. Her time spent traveling and living in so many different areas have made her appreciate many different styles of design, and therefore her design style is more dependent on the clients taste rather than one specific genre.
Christine received her Bachelor of Arts from Iowa State University and stepped immediately into Residential Design. In 2008, she began working for a small firm in her home state of Iowa. After marrying her high school sweetheart, she moved to Louisiana where she gained experience in other areas of the design world, including custom floor installations and visual merchandising. Christine joined a small Interior Design firm in Houston in 2011 and exceled immediately by developing a strong client base who regularly referred her due to her commitment for meeting their needs and her specific eye for detail. Christine continued to grow her client base in Houston and successfully started up an operation in Pittsburgh, PA in 2015 when her family again relocated. She continued working remotely with her out of state clients and it was if she never left. In 2018, Christine and her family relocated to the Middle East for 2.5 years. She again remained committed and connected to her client base regardless of where she was. Christine and her family have settled back in the US as of 2021.
EP Interior is a successful design firm due in large part to all of Christine’s life experiences, passion for design and her love for her family. Her two daughters; Emerson, and Parker, are her inspiration. Her husband, Chris, is her backbone and support. Christine’s loving family, friends and dedicated clientele is the reason this company is a success. She can’t wait for you to join the family too!
Jordan Coursey, RID, ASID
Senior Designer
Texas State License #12448
NCIDQ 2018
As a native Houstonian, Jordan’s passion for Interior Design grew at a young age. Watching her mother sew draperies, faux paint her walls and shop for furniture; she learned how fun it was to transform interior spaces.
Jordan’s career began in 2010 after graduating from Texas State University with a bachelors degree in Interior Design. Her passion for residential interiors continued as she was able to assist on numerous large scale projects in Mexico and Central America. Over the years her experience has continued to grow as she works on numerous new build and remodel projects.
After passing the NCIDQ exam she became licensed in the state of Texas as well as a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. She completes several hours of continuing education every year to keep up with the latest knowledge and trends. Jordan loves getting to know her clients and their families so she can ensure their spaces not only are beautiful but comfortable and functional. Her passion outside of design is being a supporting member of Compassion International, a Christian based child sponsorship ministry.
Desiree Gipson
Interior Designer and Showroom Coordinator
Desiree’s passion for creating beautiful spaces started from a young age while spending her summers shadowing her grandmother, who was a well-known designer in New Mexico for over 30 years.
Desiree earned her degree in Interior Design at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville and has since worked on projects all over the greater Houston area. She believes that a person’s home should be a creative reflection on who they are and enjoys the personal, unique aspects of every project. As a Designer, Assistant, and Showroom Coordinator, she is a dedicated and integral member of the EP Interior team. Her polished professionalism, calm demeanor, and amazing design talent influences everyone around her.
In her spare time, Desiree enjoys live music, exploring Houston’s parks and diverse food scene, and scouring antique shops for hidden gems.
Jessica Spencer
Design Consultant
Jessica is a native Texan who has lived a life full of dynamic experiences. She has always been adventurous of spirit, open to new and different creative ideas.
As a young girl, she could often be found moving around her mother’s furniture, decorating her sister’s room, or painting a wall in their home.
As an adult, her life, and specifically her design style has been influenced by nature and travel, including wonderful experiences in Thailand, Peru, Morocco, Bali and Ecuador.
Her travels have left an indelible imprint on her soul through their depths of culture, texture, textile, and meaningful art. While Jessica’s connection to nature and art is intrinsic to her style, her gift is in helping others to discover their personal story within functional design.
Jessica and her husband have settled in Houston and created a home together with their 3 year old daughter, Florence Lilian, a menagerie of pets and their treasures from their global adventures.