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Meet The Team
Mike Burkhart
Principal I CEO
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Mike Burkhart
Rebecca Elliott
Principal I Director of Architectural & Interior Design
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I have a passion for improving the way people live. I grew up drawing floorplans and building cardboard doll houses. Since 2006, a degree in interior design and experience working in many areas of design, I still feel listening to the client and understanding the people who will occupy the spaces is the most important first step. Now specializing in primarily Multi-Family, I work to design the best experience for a wide variety of people.
Rebecca Elliott
Kayla Dehart
Interior Design Intern
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Hi! My name is Kayla Dehart, I am a senior at Missouri State. I am studying to get an Interior Design degree in May 2024. I am originally from Kansas City but have lived in Springfield the past seven years. I have been with Burkhart Elliot Creative co. the past year and a half. I have learned so much along the way!
Kayla Dehart
Harper Collins
Interior Design Intern
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Hi my name is Harper Collins and I am currently attending Missouri State University where I am a senior. I am perusing a bachelor's degree in Interior Design with a double minor in construction management and art. I have been with BE Creative for almost two years. I have a passion for interior design and architecture and love working on creative projects. In my free time I enjoy drawing and painting, hanging out with friends, and traveling.
Harper Collins
Xinfang Zhang
Senior Interior Designer
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Xinfang Zhang
Robert Ashurst
Senior Plan Manager I Interior Designer
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Robert Ashurst is a multidisciplinary designer based in Springfield, Missouri. Soon after earning his BFA from The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University, he began his career under Tony and Emmy award-winning designer Derek McLane in New York City. Robert’s Broadway credits include Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Parisian Woman, and Children of a Lesser God. In addition to stage design he has contributed to The 90th Academy Awards ceremony. Outside of Production Design, he has worked closely with architects on numerous projects during his tenure at Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, LLP. Robert developed visual models for clients such as The Walt Disney Company, JP Morgan Chase, Hyatt Hotels, and The Port Authority of New York.
Robert Ashurst
Will Diekemper
Modeling Technician
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Hi! I graduated from Missouri State University with a Major in Construction Management in December of 2022. I started out my construction career working under a General Contracting company for 5 years being the Superintendent’s right hand man. I have an extreme passion for computers, anything from using, building, or fixing them, I love every aspect. In my free time I like to hangout with my family and friends, as well as all of our pets. Also enjoy just being outdoors whether it's just a hike, on the lake, or floating on the river.
Will Diekemper
