About Us

John Bass, GMB

John Bass, a native Houstonian, and graduate of University of Houston, is principal of J.L. Bass Building, Inc. and has been building homes for over 30 years in Houston, Texas. Since 1976, John has limited his building to custom homes and remodeling, preferring the input and satisfaction of a client as well as the personal relationship created. His strong belief is that the forces of excellence are brought to life and a successful project is attained only through the creation of a close partnership with each homebuyer, builder, interior designer, and architect. John is a Graduate Master Builder and a member of the Remodeler’s Council and the GHBA (Greater Houston Builders Association).

Marjorie Slovack, R.I.D., ASID

Marjorie Slovack of M. L. Slovack Design, has been an interior designer in Houston, Texas for over 30 years, with a reputation of quality in both vision and execution of the total project. Her firm’s award winning designs, which have been featured in major publications, create a consistent legacy of clean, classic, and noticeably comfortable residences. As a firm, each individual designer chosen to work with her team has talent and high skill levels to bring to each project. We work with the coordination of workrooms, vendors, and artisans to produce a custom, comprehensive environment tuned entirely to our clients.

Brittany Rash, Allied ASID

Brittany began her career in design with a brief internship at a commercial firm in Houston, soon realizing that her passion thrived in residential design.  She was able to change her course, and secured an internship with Slovack-Bass in the summer of 2006.  Upon graduating with a Bachelor’s in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Houston, Brittany’s role was shifted to a full-time member of the Slovack-Bass team.  Happily diverse in her responsibilities with the company, her primary role is in design.  She is currently taking her career a step further by pursuing her NCIDQ certification to become a registered Interior Designer.  Brittany has spent the majority of her life as a Houston resident, and spends her free time relaxing with her husband and two babies, also known as Labrador Retrievers.

Julie Veselka, Allied ASID

Julie is a dedicated team player with a relaxed, calm personality. Paying close attention to detail is her key to a successful design. While still attending the Art Institute of Houston, Julie landed an excellent opportunity as an intern with Slovack-Bass in the fall of 2004. Upon graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Julie’s position was made permanent in 2005. Julie has lived in Houston all of her life and enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two young children.

Lauren Grumbles, ASID, RID

Born and raised in west Houston, Lauren loves the city she calls home and looks forward to raising her family in the historically rich, culturally diverse Houston.  After completing her B.S. degree in Interior Design from Baylor University, Lauren gained experience in both the residential and hospitality design industry.  She joined Slovack-Bass in 2006, shortly after earning her professional designation as a Registered Interior Designer.  Most of Laurens free time is spent with her close knit family which includes her husband, son and large extended family.  Lauren thrives on the personal relationships developed with the clients and the always evolving process of design. 

Amy Lopez

In 2005 Amy made a smooth transition from her Ohio home to the hustle and bustle of city life in San Antonio Texas.  2 years later they took a leap in a new direction and made Houston their new home.  Amy’s B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan provided a spring-board for working towards a B.F.A from the Art Institute of Houston and entering the world of interior design.  Spring of 2008 Amy began as an intern at M.L. Slovack Design.  For Amy, every project sparks a renewed passion for the creative process and presents a profound opportunity to cultivate new relationships and experience personal and professional growth.  Time not dedicated to design is spent in yoga, rock-climbing, and globe-trotting along with her husband Jose and their three dogs.

Michelle Mims, R.I.D.

Michelle is a proud native of the Houston area.  She developed a passion for design at an early age, and made a firm decision to pursue it as a career in her high school years.  As the first step, Michelle acquired her Associates Degree in Interior Design from San Jacinto, and then went on to Sam Houston to complete her Bachelor’s Degree.  Following college, she began work at Baker Furniture, offering services in design consultation.  Craving a more involved career in design, Michelle eventually joined the Slovack-Bass team, and now is in the process of pursuing her license to be a registered Interior Designer.  When not at work, she enjoys an eventful life of sports, traveling and a continuous effort of finding great restaurants.