Our Team

Company Culture
Company Culture
At SALT we value our employees and are always finding new ways to create a balance between detailed and excellent work with quality time outside the office. We are a family of dedicated worker bees who know how to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients while understanding the necessity to prioritize our lives outside of work. We enjoy making time to celebrate small or large wins (often with food), and encourage each other to push creative boundaries and exceed expectations.
At SALT we value our employees and are always finding new ways to create a balance between detailed and excellent work with quality time outside the office. We are a family of dedicated worker bees who know how to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients while understanding the necessity to prioritize our lives outside of work. We enjoy making time to celebrate small or large wins (often with food), and encourage each other to push creative boundaries and exceed expectations.


Company Culture
Company Culture
At SALT we value our employees and are always finding new ways to create a balance between detailed and excellent work with quality time outside the office. We are a family of dedicated worker bees who know how to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients while understanding the necessity to prioritize our lives outside of work. We enjoy making time to celebrate small or large wins (often with food), and encourage each other to push creative boundaries and exceed expectations.
At SALT we value our employees and are always finding new ways to create a balance between detailed and excellent work with quality time outside the office. We are a family of dedicated worker bees who know how to deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients while understanding the necessity to prioritize our lives outside of work. We enjoy making time to celebrate small or large wins (often with food), and encourage each other to push creative boundaries and exceed expectations.


Our Company
SALT is an Alaska Native-owned, women-owned small business; the majority ownership is held by an Alaska Native. SALT falls into the AN/AI preference status under the 25 USC 450e(b) and is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the State of Alaska DOT #9900112

Our History
1978
1978
Future
2018
2013
2000
Founder Barbara Cash opens interior design firm Interior Space Design
Interior Space Design is rebranded and renamed to RIM Design
Natasha Schmidt and Megan Lierman join the ownership of RIM Design
RIM Design and RIM First People merge and rebrand into SALT by new owners Michael Fredericks, Natasha Schmidt, Megan Lierman and Kelsey Davidson
SALT is always looking for ways to grow and provide services for Alaskans. We are a dedicated team always brainstorming and bringing new ideas to the SALTine table

Our Name
Salt, the mineral, is essential for balancing functions in the human body, it can be translated in every language (20+ languages are spoken in Alaska alone!), it has historically been documented as a form of currency and it adds flavor to an otherwise bland world. In other words, salt has value! We'd like to think that SALT's services add value, and contribute to every project's success. Some people insist that SALT is an acronym, so we came up with one just for you: So Awesome Like Tacos!
Our Mark
SALT's culture is deeply-rooted in the values and history of Alaska. We are dedicated to serving all Alaskans!

Our Team

SALT is a cohesive team of driven individuals. With various service lines and expertise our team is qualified to help bring your visions and goals to the next level, while sprinkling in a bit of joy!

Our Awards
2022 Calista Shareholder Awards
Raymond C. Christiansen Business of the Year, Anchorage AK
2022 Small Business President Award Winner
Alaska Federation of Natives, Anchorage AK
2021 Alaska Chapter of ASID, Design Excellence Honor Award
First Rate Financial, Anchorage AK
2020 Program Volunteer of the Year – SALT for work on Poshy Paws
Neighborhood Hero Award, Anchorage Community Land Trust, Anchorage AK
2020 Alaska Chapter of ASID, Design Excellence Honor Award
Aurora Inn, Nome AK
2019 Alaska Chapter of ASID, Design Excellence Merit Award
Cook Inlet Housing Authority Headquarters, Anchorage AK
2019 Design Awards for Excellence in Architecture – Merit Award
Fireweed Business Center, Anchorage AK
2017 ASID Alaska Chapter Design Excellence Merit Award
Rasmuson Foundation, Anchorage AK
2017 ASID Alaska Chapter Design Excellence Honor Award
Alaska Communications Business Technology Center, Anchorage AK
2017 Highest Rated Lodge Experience, John Hall’s Alaska
Denali Bluffs Hotel – Riverview Rooms, Denali National Park & Preserve, AK