We have developed a team at Hudson’s Vacation Interiors that is not only talented and experienced but, most importantly, are committed to the satisfaction of our customers. “Completing your Dream is our Specialty"
Our Team
Jessica DeVaney
Regional Manager
Patrick Strong
Founder
Kimberly Mexicotte
Director of Marketing & Custom Design
Teresita Aponte-Naranjo
Interior Designer Hablo Español
Hazel Carver
Office Manager
Sandy Coffman
Delivery and Installation Manager
Andreina Lange-Guzman
Install Specialist
Regional Manager
JESSICA DEVANEY
Jessica has been immersed in the realm of interior design since 2016. After graduating with a degree in Business, she spent 5 years in Hospitality Management, which will lend a fresh perspective to the Vacation Interiors Team. She has been part of Hudson's Furniture for the past 8 years, growing into Hudson's top General Manager. Jessica has recently been promoted to Regional Manager and has joined the Vacation Interiors team, stepping into the void created by Pat's retirement at the end of May 2024. Driven to expand the business and pick up where Pat left off in continuing to evolve, creating unique, first-class interiors. She is proud to work with a talented group of designers and staff that has worked together to cultivate a business dedicated to innovation and a passion for creating memorable escapes. With the vacation interior team, we focus on transforming dreams into reality, one space at a time.
Founder
PATRICK STRONG
At the end of May 2024, Pat retired from Hudson's Furniture, with Jessica DeVaney assuming the lead role for Hudson's Vacation Interiors. With the experienced staff in place, HVI will be positioned for continued success! Pat will remain available in the background during the transition.
Patrick has been part of the Vacation Home Industry for over 32 years, getting started in October 1992. He is a graduate of Rollins College and started his career in furniture in 1978. That is right, 46 years of furniture experience and knowledge to share with our customers. Patrick met the owner of Hudson’s Furniture, Fred Hudson, in September 2001 and started an alliance that has prospered and continues. He has developed an experienced team of talented Interior Designers and dedicated support staff to provide the best complete Interior Design and Home Furnishings.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CUSTOM DESIGN
KIMBERLY MEXICOTTE
Kimberly is known for her detailed, refined approach to working with her clients and for her accurate infusion of their points of view through the luxurious interiors she designs.
Kimberly grew up in Michigan and graduated from Northwood University with a Business Management degree. After graduation, she worked in the fashion industry and lived in Chicago, NYC, Boston, Paris and Germany. Kimberly's love for fabrics branched over to home textiles after she moved to Northern California in the 90's where she opened her freelance interior design and fabrication business.
Kimberly moved to Florida in 2002 and started a high end home staging company that specialized in multi million dollar properties before she joined the Hudson's team in 2011.
INTERIOR DESIGNER DISEÑADOR DE INTERIORESIO HABLO ESPAÑOL, FALO PORTUGUES
TERESITA APONTE-NARANJO
Teresita prides herself on creating interiors that reflect the uniqueness of her clients, by creatively blending existing pieces with new, allowing for an unexpected and wonderful landscape to unfold. Her strong background experience in high end and luxury homes provides a priceless input to any design style.
As a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico, with a bachelor of Business Degree, and Postgraduate Degree in Interior Design, from Liceo de Arte-Universidad Politecnica of Puerto Rico, Teresita has over 23 years of experience in the design field. She possesses a true passion for the arts, from interior design, to fashion, including her love of music, which combined together, creates the personalized, custom look that every customer looks for.
Her proficiency in numerous languages, has provided Teresita the opportunity to have clients worldwide, whether preparing vacation homes or private homes.
OFFICE MANAGER
HAZEL CARVER
Hazel joined Hudson's Vacation Interiors in April 2010 to take over the position of Office manager. Most companies have that one person that is the glue that keeps day to day operations moving in the right direction. At Hudson's Vacation Interiors, Hazel is that person. She involves herself in all facets of our business focusing on the needs of our clients and their ultimate satisfaction!
DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION MANAGER
SANDY COFFMAN
Sandy joined Hudson’s Vacation Interiors in 2014 as a member of our delivery and installation team. Sandy left the company for a short period to return in 2016 as the team leader. Sandy with the assistance of her team takes pride in seeing each home we furnish is transformed into the beautiful interior the client and the designer responsible for the home envisioned.
VACATION HOME INSTALL SPECIALIST
ANDREINA LANGE-GUZMAN
Andreina Lange-Guzman, originally from Venezuela, brings her Media and Communications background to our installation team with a particular passion for Interior Design. She joined us in early 2024, demonstrating her problem-solving skills, attention to detail and real love for visual arts. Andreina gets the importance of bringing harmony, warmth and elegance while staging every home. Always hungry for knowledge and willing to learn, she is fluent in both Spanish and English adding an extra flair to our projects.