Philip Sassano was born and raised in Highland Park, IL and currently resides in Alden, Illinois with his wife Julie and three children Luke, Mia and Zoe. A graduate of the College of Visual & Performing Arts at Northern Illinois University, Philip is currently the owner of The Design Coach, LLC, a full-service interior design and construction management company with offices in Harvard, IL and Lake Geneva, WI. He also supervises and coordinates our Designing to Make a Difference Program that inspires and helps children and families cope with the challenges of pediatric cancer care through room makeovers and other home maintenance needs.