Shannon Crenshaw, CID, LEED AP

Shannon Crenshaw is an Associate and Senior Interior Designer at Gensler. Shannon is an accomplished and collaborative designer bringing energy, optimism, and creativity to the projects and teams in which she serves.

A Certified Interior Designer, Shannon developed her skills as a designer over the past 20 years working with some of Minneapolis’ top design firms. Her broad experience includes leading the design and project delivery process for commercial workplace, hospitality, and public sector projects. Shannon is a creative problem solver and communicator with a successful history of building and retaining client and team relationships. A Minnesota native, Shannon draws inspiration from food, travel, and the incredible local art and landscapes. Her array of talents include leading design direction, collaborating with internal and external teams to establish clear expectations, and uncovering creative solutions to solve clients’
design challenges. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the University of Minnesota.

Bill Baxley, AIA

Through an approach that emphasizes dialogue, transparency, and inquiry, Bill Baxley leads teams in the realization of ideas that support the dynamic framework of life. Over his 30+ year career, his work has been awarded regionally, nationally, and internationally for the creation of public, corporate, and educational projects.

Bill understands successful design extends beyond a building’s walls into the broader context of community. He emphasizes a message of sustainability not only through the selection of materials and methods, but also by creating timeless and meaningful work that anticipates the evolving needs of clients and community. He is rigorous in his approach and is equally demanding of his clients. Together with trusted colleagues, he identifies core questions, establishes shared positions, and collectively evaluates design ideas. He engages limitations such as budgets, schedules, codes, politics, and site conditions as opportunities. He believes that the process of place making must be collaborative,
transformative, enduring and support all levels of life, work, and creativity. Bill is a 1988 BArch graduate of Syracuse University. He began his design career at a small firm in Maine where he held myriad leadership and ownership positions. Most recently, he has been Managing Director and Design Director at Leo A Daly and Managing Director of Gensler Minneapolis. He is a frequent speaker and AIA juror. Bill is an avid photographer, sea kayaker, and cyclist. He met his spouse Laura, an accomplished Landscape architect, at SU and has 2 children—son Sam, an Industrial Design student at Iowa State, and Daughter Amelia a freshman swimmer at the University of Vermont.

Deanne Erpelding, CID, IIDA, LEED AP Associate

As Managing Director of Gensler’s Minneapolis office, Deanne brings over 25 years of experience in leading and building project teams and forging lasting client relationships across the workplace, building repositioning, and landlord services sectors. Her vision and dedication enable her to create meaningful relationships with clients, build strong teams, and serve as a leader in the local design community. She consistently demonstrates the ability to influence, motivate, and inspire teams to seek strategic solutions and deliver design excellence.

Deanne is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and is a Certified Interior Designer in the state of Minnesota. Deanne is an active member of IIDA and served on the Northland Chapter board as Vice President of Communications, President-Elect, President, and Past-President. Deanne has also been active and a board member for National Charity League West Lakes Chapter, a mother-daughter philanthropic organization that empowers women to succeed as confident, well-rounded contributors to society while making a positive impact in the communities they serve.