MEET THE TEAM
Pat Portera
Co-Owner & Principal Designer
Pat began her career in marketing and sales, where she developed a strong ability to understand people, communicate clearly, and bring ideas to life. Everything shifted when she built her first home. A project that revealed her natural eye for design and the joy she found in shaping spaces with intention. Today, she blends her business foundation with a creative approach to designing thoughtful, livable interiors. With a keen eye for both interiors and fashion, Pat brings a refined sense of style to every project, creating spaces that feel effortless, personal, and beautifully considered.
Joe Gallo
Co-owner & Principal Designer
Joe’s design approach is uniquely and distinctly Savannah. Blending coastal charm with urban elegance. Drawing from his 25-year interior design and furniture retail career, he taps into each client’s unique style, whether a Caribbean beach house, a mountain lodge in Montana, condos in NYC, or a Napa Valley vineyard. He has been featured in South Magazine, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Cincinnati Magazine, and Furniture Today. You may also find his work showcased on HGTV and the DIY Network.
Emma New
Interior Designer
Born and raised in Savannah, Emma's love for design started early, growing up in a family of home builders. After earning her Interior Design degree from Georgia Southern University, she joined the Broad Street Interiors team in May 2024. With her creativity and passion for making spaces shine, Emma is ready to help you bring your design dreams to life!
Braye Gunter
Interior Designer
Braye is an interior designer from Atlanta, Georgia, with a passion for creating functional, beautiful spaces. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in residential design and construction, Braye developed a natural interest in design from an early age. Braye pursued formal education at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, focusing on sustainability in interior design and architecture. Driven by a simple yet powerful goal, Braye is committed to helping people love the spaces they live in. With an eye for detail and a passion for creating environments that feel like home, Braye strives to make every space not just beautiful, but meaningful.
Mara Birrell
Interior Designer & Marketing Coordinator
Originally from the Kentuckiana area, Mara has called Savannah home for the past three years. She is currently completing her bachelor’s degree in interior design at SCAD and brings four years of experience across furniture retail, freelance design, and home staging. Mara is a certified interior decorator and home stager with a passion for residential design, complemented by select commercial projects. She enjoys creating interiors that feel personal, inspiring, and reflective of each client’s lifestyle, and also explores marketing as a creative way to showcase the team’s work.
Tim Hall
Architect
Tim brings his 25-year architectural design experience to Broad Street. His work is found throughout Georgia, Coastal Carolina, and Florida’s Gulf Coast. As a former National Director of Architecture for a Top Ten residential developer, Tim brings his national experience to each client. Inspired by trends originating in California and the Pacific Northwest, Tim marries the latest in residential function with the distinct Coastal aesthetic. The result is home design rooted in history, with all the sensibilities for modern life.
