Meet the Team
Meet Our Team of Interior Designers & Remodelers
Our team at Che Bella Interiors is committed to being a trusted partner as we lead clients through the design and remodeling process from the initial consultation to final construction. We handle each project in its entirety from design and materials selection to the management of the trade partners involved. We’re passionate about building long-term relationships with our clients and trade partners, and that’s why we ground our approach in honesty, integrity and the highest level of professionalism. We’re known for creating beautiful, highly personalized designs, but we’re equally proud of our reputation for expert knowledge, collaboration and leadership as we help our clients bring their vision to life every step of the way.
Focused on an unwavering commitment to exceedingly high standards and partnerships with trades who mirror our values, we offer clients an elevated experience and personalized service that begins and ends with unmatched communication.
Tracy Hains
Founder & CEO, ASID Allied
‘It’s incredibly fulfilling to develop long lasting relationships with our clients, team and partners, by doing the right thing, always!’
Tracy’s storied career began outside the home industry where she spent 15 years in Human Resources. That foundational experience influences how she guides Che Bella today.
Always a curious mind, Tracy found her calling in the design and remodeling world where she carries both an interior design degree and general contractor’s license. She founded Che Bella in 2005 to help homeowners create a home that is beautifully their own. Tracy’s vision is to deliver exceptional designs with the highest possible standards accompanied by warm personalized service.
Excessively proud of the team she has assembled, Tracy feels so fortunate to work alongside an inspired and exceptionally amusing group of professionals on behalf of clients whom she truly adores.
Ed Hatterschide
Project Manager
‘Seeing the job progress through each stage is rewarding – the reveal, however, is still my favorite!’
As the resident project manager, Ed brings his decades-long experience in construction to homeowners who delight in knowing the day-to-day implementation of their project is in trusted hands. A member of the Che Bella team since 2021, he is an exceptionally gifted finish carpenter who holds a general contractor’s license.
Ed interfaces with homeowners and trade partners throughout each design or remodel, constantly in contact to guide the project forward. He navigates job site hiccups and difficulties that may arise with a cool head, keeping projects on time and on budget with the grace of someone who has seen it all.
Calie Pierce
Senior Interior Designer, ASID, CID, NCIDQ, UDCP
‘I find happiness in making sure clients feel heard and strive to help them think differently about their interaction with their home.’
Calie’s design brilliance is complemented by her extensive knowledge of construction. After utilizing her degree in construction management for years, she was drawn to interior design by her love of problem-solving and visualizing how spaces can work more efficiently. She joined Che Bella in 2010 upon adding an interior design degree to her extensive construction portfolio. Her blended and versatile skillset is a phenomenal asset to Che Bella’s client base.
Passionate about building lasting relationships with homeowners, Calie pushes boundaries where necessary on their behalf. She is constantly evolving as a designer, seeking out additional certifications in order to give the best of herself to her clients and colleagues!
Stefanie Cohoe
Senior Interior Designer
‘Interior design is about more than making a space look great, it enhances our lives by impacting how we live in our homes.’
Taking the leap into the design world at the Art Institute of Charlotte, Stefanie found her life’s work. Her breadth of interior design wisdom and whimsy allows her to bring more ideas to the table and she revels in using her detail-oriented approach to both inform and inspire.
Before coming on board with Che Bella in 2017, Stefanie owned a design and painting firm and worked in several showrooms in the field. A passionate traveler, Stefanie folds distinctive elements from different corners of the world into her work. Her personal design aesthetic blends a healthy obsession of curated antiques with a modern flair.
Haley Leadstrom
Interior Designer
‘Attention to detail allows for the effortless creation of spaces that are personable, unique and full of character.’’
Joining the team in 2024, Haley carries a fresh perspective and brings incredible energy to her work. Paying close attention to design details allows her to create authentic spaces for homeowners that are personable and filled with character, capturing the uniqueness of each home.
Inspired at an early age by HGTV, she acknowledges how straight-forward a home remodel or design project looks on the screen! As a result, she strives to educate homeowners at the start of a project about the process. She enjoys watching clients fall head over heels during the selections process and seeing their excitement bubble up as the process unfolds.
Stephanie Osei
Interior Design Assistant, ASID Allied
‘With interior design, my love for art can be tangible and can help others more fully enjoy their homes.’
Steph fell in love with design in high school and chased her creative dreams at Mount Mary University where she received an interior design degree with a minor in studio art. After honing her eye and aesthetic working on the retail side of the industry, Steph joined Che Bella in 2021 bringing a unique perspective sharpened by her retail experience.
Steph thrives in the design and remodeling space where the challenges are in the details. She works tirelessly on behalf of Che Bella’s clients to keep projects rolling. Her keen eye for sourcing materials, especially furniture, is irreplaceable and she enjoys the collaborative nature of the work and of the Che Bella team.
Ryan Schwertman
Assistant Project Manager
‘I’ve always enjoyed building projects and working with my hands. What excites me about the work in this industry is the ability to problem-solve on behalf of our clients.’
A quintessential ‘people person,’ Ryan joined the team in 2024 with a business acumen to back up his ability to connect with homeowners. He thrives in chasing down details in search of a solution. As an assistant project manager, Ryan works behind the scenes with our designers, vendors and trade partners on behalf of our clients. When asked to expand on his expertise in remodeling, Ryan deadpans, ‘I can swing a hammer like Thor!’
Ryan has an extensive background in the baseball industry where he has coached youth through collegiate players, scouted professionally and worked in the front office. If not on a job site or with his family, Ryan can often be found at the ballpark. Ask him about his favorite team and you’ve got a conversation on your hands.
