Meet the team
Gary Acedo: President & CEO
Gary began his career with Office Depot in 1989. In 1999 he transferred to South Florida HQ and sold his first Contract Office Furniture Project and was hooked!
Gary has extensive experience working with Commercial, K-12, Higher Ed, Healthcare, Legal clientele. He has assembled a rockstar team ready to assist you with your project!
(404) 402-9108
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Robin Trexler: Director of Interior Design
Robin helps clients create functional, thoughtfully designed workspaces that reflect their goals and support the way they work.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating exceptional environments, she guides projects from concept to completion to ensure every space is both beautiful and practical.
Aiylaha Johnson: Space Planner & Designer
Aiylaha Johnson joined Steele Interiors as Space Planner and Designer. Aiylaha helps our clients envision their new space by space planning and showing various layouts. In addition, Aiylaha helps our clients' select finishes and final touches to ensure a successful installation.
Aiylaha completed her AA in Interior Design at Chattahoochee Tech and completed her BFA at Brenau here in Atlanta.
Feel free to reach out to Aiylaha about your next project!
Timmy Murphy: Senior VP of Sales
With a background in consulting and technology, Timmy brings a detail-oriented, solutions-driven approach to corporate furniture projects. He has delivered and sold numerous large-scale workplace solutions for enterprise clients across the Southeast, including projects for corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Nashville, and surrounding markets.
At Steele Interiors, he focuses on executing complex projects with precision and confidence, providing scalable solutions for modern corporate environments and ensuring every engagement is handled at a high level from concept through completion.
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Michelle Trentacoste: Director of Commercial Interiors
Michelle Trentacoste is a results-driven workplace solutions executive with more than 30 years of experience delivering strategic procurement, business development, and value-added solutions for Fortune 500 organizations and national accounts.
During her 22-year leadership career with Office Depot, she developed extensive expertise in commercial furniture, workplace interiors, and facility solutions, partnering with corporate, healthcare, education, and government clients to create functional, cost-effective environments aligned with organizational goals.
Michelle is passionate about designing workplace solutions that reflect each client's vision, culture, and operational needs. She excels at translating business objectives into functional, inspiring spaces that enhance collaboration, productivity, and employee experience. Her expertise includes commercial furniture sales, strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier partnerships, and large-scale workplace transformation initiatives, including the Office Depot/OfficeMax integration. She combines consultative design with operational expertise to deliver innovative workplace environments.
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Neil Syx: Director of Technology Infrastructure
Neil brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality and technology, beginning his career managing IT operations for restaurant groups before transitioning into technology integrations across a wide range of industries.
At Steele Interiors, Neil works closely with stakeholders to understand IT objectives, identify where technology intersects with project needs, and develop clear, effective solutions. He leads the coordination and execution of technology integrations throughout each project, ensuring every detail is delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with the client’s overall vision.
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Lauren Glor: Director of Marketing & Social Media
As Director of Marketing and Social Media at Steele Interiors, Lauren leads brand strategy, digital content, and social media management to create a cohesive and elevated company presence. She focuses on showcasing projects and services through clear, consistent storytelling that strengthens engagement and brand visibility.
Her work blends creative direction with strategic marketing to ensure the company’s messaging is polished, intentional, and aligned with business goals.