Rick Joutras

Executive Vice President | Principal
I’m passionate about design and how it makes people feel, including me. Whether it’s walking into a newly built workplace or sitting in a new chair concept, it’s that feel or vibe I love.
  • Where did you go to school?
    University of Michigan
  • What is the best piece of advice you’ve gotten at work?
    Partnership is based on Trust
  • How would your co-workers describe you?
    A problem solver
  • Where is your favorite spot to work in Whitney’s office?
    In any of the huddle rooms
  • If you were a design material what would you be and why?
    I would be veneer - as it works so well in so many applications
  • What color best describes your personality?
    Blue - only because I went to Michigan
  • Is there one food you always make sure to keep in your kitchen?
    Eggs - having trained as a French chef - you always have eggs
  • Where did you go to school?
    University of Michigan
  • What is the best piece of advice you’ve gotten at work?
    Partnership is based on Trust
  • How would your co-workers describe you?
    A problem solver
  • Where is your favorite spot to work in Whitney’s office?
    In any of the huddle rooms
  • If you were a design material what would you be and why?
    I would be veneer - as it works so well in so many applications
  • What color best describes your personality?
    Blue - only because I went to Michigan
  • Is there one food you always make sure to keep in your kitchen?
    Eggs - having trained as a French chef - you always have eggs