About Us

Mary Blanchard has twenty years experience representing fine contract finishes and furniture lines and has a stellar record of providing excellent customer service throughout the specification, purchasing and installation process.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Mary graduated cum laude with a B.A. in American Humanities from the University of St. Thomas.  After graduation, Mary moved to Chicago where she was introduced to the contract design market, starting in administration and working her way into sales. Now in her sixteenth year of contract design sales in the Southwest, based in Arizona, Mary has been active in the service and fundraising pursuits of the design community in the Southwest and recently completed her Executive term on the NEWH/Arizona board.  In addition, The Material Collective and the manufacturers she represents are regular supporters of the events and activities of the IIDA Southwest Chapter.  

Personable, hardworking, steadfast and tenacious in her pursuit to find the solutions your project needs, Mary is truly a partner in your quest for a successful project outcome.

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The Material Collective proudly represents the following manufacturers throughout Arizona, New Mexico and Las Vegas*: