Our Team
Our History
Originally known as Living Simply, the company was founded in 2004 by Carson Tate. Laurie Martin began working for Living Simply in 2006 and eventually took over the company, renaming it Simplicity Organizers in 2010.
The original team of four has expanded to 15 talented and skilled organizers. Simplicity has organically grown to one of the largest non-franchised companies in the nation.
Meet the Owner
Laurie Martin has been organizing professionally since 2006. Her team of highly skilled organizers offers a variety of services. Simplicity’s mission is to work alongside their clients to help them focus on what matters most.
Giving back is Laurie’s passion. She recently founded Simplicity Serves, a nonprofit branch of Simplicity that offers complimentary organizing services to local nonprofits and families in crisis. This is the heart of Simplicity Organizers.
Laurie is married to David Martin and a proud mother of three. She finds joy in helping people connect and is always wanting to learn more about health and nutrition and recycling the right way.
Laurie is a Golden Circle Member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), a Top 40 Under 40 Award winner (March 2017), a Wipeout Waste Award winner (October 2018), a frequent guest on the Charlotte Today Show, and a member of Carolina Organizers.
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Education: B.A. in Child Development and K-6 licensure from Meredith College
Favorite Space to Organize: Playrooms
Our Team
Professional Organizers
Ashleigh Breath
Project Manager
Hometown: Martinsville, VA
Education: BA in biology, University of Virginia; Doctorate in physical therapy, Virginia Commonwealth University
Favorite Space to Organize: Kitchens & Pantries
Cece Curran
Organizer
Hometown: Mocksville, NC
Education:BS in Political Science, Guilford College
Favorite Space to Organize: Kitchens & Closets
Shyla Hasner
Project Manager
Leader of Transitions
Co-Leader of New Team Members
Hometown: Oklahoma
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, Oklahoma State University
Favorite Space to Organize: Kitchens & Offices
Ali Hoce
Organizer
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Education: BA, Interpersonal Communications with History Minor, UNC-Chapel Hill
Favorite Space to Organize: Closets & Garages
Betsy House
Project Manager
Hometown: Westwood, MA
Education: BA in Psychology & Speech Communication, Miami University
Favorite Space to Organize: Kitchens & Garages
Robin Leonard
Simplicity Serves Leader
Leader of Small Groups
Hometown: Bristol, VA
Favorite Space to Organize: Laundry Rooms & School/Kid Zones
Lori Lucente
Project Manager
Hometown: Shaker Heights, OH
Education: Fine Arts Degree, Carnegie Mellon University
Favorite Space to Organize: Master Closets & Kitchens
Jess O’Rorke
Project Manager
Team Coordinator
Leader of PCT
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Education: BA in Elementary & Special Education, Providence College
Masters in Literacy, Hofstra University
Favorite Space to Organize: Playrooms & Pantries
Sarah Prewitt
Project Manager
Leader of Project Managers
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree, Mars Hill University
Favorite Space to Organize: Closets & Pantries
Katie Puckett
Project Manager
Co-Leader of New Team Members
Hometown: Ironton, OH
Education: B.A. in Housing & Interior Design from the University of Kentucky
CPO (Certified Professional Organizer)
Favorite Space to Organize: Kitchens & Closets
Lisa Sicard
Organizer
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Education: B.A. in Economics from Bucknell University; MBA from Duke University
Favorite Space to Organize: Closets & Kitchens
Lisa Solis
Project Manager
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Education: BA in education, Aquinas College
Favorite Space to Organize: Closets & Kitchens
Melissa Stultz
Project Manager
Leader of North Charlotte
Leader of Continuing Education
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Education: Journalism Degree, Ryerson University
Favorite Space to Organize: Closets & Kitchens