
Enforcement Actions Against Certified Interior Designers
Complaint procedures and disciplinary actions against Certified Interior Designers are set forth in the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) Administrative Rules and Regulations.
CCIDC has received complaints against the following designers and the CCIDC Board of Directors has followed the appropriate course of review in accordance with the CCIDC Bylaws and Administrative Rules and Regulations.
CID Name | CID# | Location | Complaint Date | Disposition Date | Certification Status |
Linda Pastor Hodnett | #5594 | San Diego, CA | 12/29/2024 | 1/25/2025 | 6-Month Suspension Coursework required prior to reinstatement. |
Richard Kaleh | #1923 | West Hollywood, CA | 3/10/2013 | 5/1/2013 | Permanently Revoked |
Sheila Hupp | #5983 | Lake Forest, CA | 8/11/2010 | 5/14/2011 | Permanently Revoked |
Stephen M. Sharp | #2940 | El Segundo, CA | 3/8/2005 | 6/11/2008 | Permanently Revoked |
Dennie Fidler | #1414 | Las Vegas, NV | 7/16/2012 | 12/11/2006 | Permanently Revoked |
Dennie Fidler | #1414 | Oxnard, CA | 11/25/2005 | 12/11/2006 | Permanently Revoked |
Dennie Fidler | #1414 | Westlake Village, CA | 11/6/2005 | 12/11/2006 | Permanently Revoked |
Bruce Wesley Garrick AKA. Bruce Grisinger |
#5871 | La Quinta and Beverly Hills, CA | 6/25/2002 | 12/23/2004 | Permanently Revoked |
Donna J. Johnson | #1173 | Carlsbad, Newport Beach and Palm Desert, CA | 2/2/1998 | 9/11/1999 | Permanently Revoked |
* Certification Expired with Action Pending means the designer in question has allowed, or voluntarily chosen, to let their “Certified Interior Designer” status in California “Expire” and should they ever choose to reactivate their Certification agree to hear the complaint filed against them through the CCIDC Board of Directors.
* Certification Expired with Action Pending means the designer in question has allowed, or voluntarily chosen, to let their “Certified Interior Designer” status in California “Expire” and should they ever choose to reactivate their Certification agree to hear the complaint filed against them through the CCIDC Board of Directors.
Every effort is made to ensure that the following information is correct. Before making any decision based upon this information, please contact CCIDC to obtain further information.