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MEET THE TEAM

MEET THE TEAM

Director of Operations

Jessica Cannon Mihalisko

For as long as Jessica Mihalisko can remember, her passion has been helping people. As managing partner at Slate Design & Remodel, Jessica makes a difference in her clients’ lives every day.

Fittingly, Jessica launched her career in Psychology, working at a psychiatric clinic before she decided something was missing. That something, as it turns out, was art. For Jessica, an art minor in college, the world of design always held great allure, but she didn’t realize she could translate her hobby into a full-time, service-driven career until she stumbled upon Corcoran College’s Interior Design Master’s Program. Fusing her creative instincts with her love of working with people, the remodeling industry was everything Jessica had been seeking.

After graduating, Jessica dove headfirst into her new career, starting out as a designer at Expo Design Center, where she developed her kitchen and bath design expertise. She then transitioned to FA Design & Build, where she helped build their burgeoning remodeling company from the ground up. Along the way, Jessica was promoted to lead designer and before ultimately becoming director.

Today, Jessica brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to her role at Slate. She devotes her days to planning and facilitating client projects to ensure a seamless execution and an exceptional client experience. For Jessica, her work is about so much more than the bottom line — it’s about making someone’s day even just a little bit brighter. Regardless of the remodeling project, she’s always focused on the people entrusting her with a prized possession: their home.

In her spare time, you can find Jessica getting outdoors, cooking, visiting breweries and wineries in Leesburg, or relaxing at home in Leesburg with her husband Steve and their toddler son.

Ever since Adam Smith can remember, home remodeling has been a foundational part of his life. Raised by a contractor, Adam grew up with a tool belt on his waist and an ever-growing passion for residential construction. He worked for his dad every summer until he was 18, facilitating home improvements and helping with installations. Needless to say, he was hooked. At age 18, Adam went into the family business full-time, working his way up from carpenter’s helper to carpenter, and ultimately project manager. Along the way, he taught himself AutoCad and began designing, which he did for his father until he eventually pursued related opportunities.



Adam’s next opportunity came at a remodeling firm, where he specialized in kitchen and bathroom design. It was here that he became versed in every aspect of the business beyond home design itself — including operations and customer service. In 2017, a transformative event led Adam to do some self-reflection on his purpose and plan for the future. He decided to pursue a goal he’d had for most of his life: starting a business of his own. Three months later, Adam officially launched Capital Design — and he never looked back. What began as an entrepreneurial endeavor has developed into a dynamic and flourishing business with the power of a dedicated team behind it.


Today, Capital Design is Slate Design & Remodel. Adam has crafted a dynamic in-house team of designers, project managers, and carpenters. And while the team is infinitely passionate about their work, they’re even more passionate about the clients they work alongside and the lives they transform for the better. As the team’s fearless leader, Adam goes above and beyond to make every client feel right at home while turning their vision into reality.



When he’s not pulling out all the stops for clients, you can find Adam embarking on a weekend getaway, riding his motorcycle, practicing martial arts, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Jessica Cannon Mihalisko