Patti Richards Takes Reins of Designer Group

Patti Richards of Los Angeles, has been installed as chairman of the board for the Los Angeles-based International Society of Interior Designers.

Other officers installed include Peter Von Der Geest, New York, president; Carole Price Shanis, New York, first vice president; Ronna Daskal, Scottsdale, Ariz., second vice president; Michael Cushwa, High Point, N. C., chief financial officer; Marcia Troyan, Marlboro, N. J., secretary, and Alvin Cain, High Point, N. C., international trade liaison.