Ever since I can remember, I have been motivated by possibilities, particularly as it relates to rearranging spaces and integrating ideas. Over the years I channeled my interest into home interiors with a focus on kitchens and baths. I have come to be energized with the challenge of creating and developing the spaces in which you live into an environment that is a true reflection of who you are. The mutual satisfaction comes from the blend of your dreams and lifestyle with my ideas and experience. As a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD)* I look forward to the possibility of serving you. Background
My lifetime career has been in the field of residential construction/remodeling which developed into the specialty of kitchen and bath design. After studying cabinetry in a vocational/technical school I was employed by a nationally known cabinet component manufacturer learning and performing the majority of their manufacturing operations. With a desire to broaden my skills beyond the manufacturing sector, I moved into the residential home and remodeling field, learning the multiple phases of construction. My team handled projects that began with site planning and performed or oversaw all the phases through final inspections and follow up service. With both the cabinetry manufacturing and residential home and remodeling trades developed to a comfortable level, I took a position with a high end custom cabinetry design firm, working in homes as a kitchen and bath remodeler and installer. In this role I was able to refine the skills of following detailed floor plans, adhering to a project schedule from start to completion and communicating with the designer, homeowner and subcontractors to assure the project fulfilled the expectations agreed upon. Since the Spring of 2001, I have moved into my current position as a kitchen and bath designer and project manager. With a foundation of 21 years of hands-on experience to build on, I took the route of academic study to supplement my skill set by becoming a CKD through the National Kitchen and Bath Association. With a combination of natural and learned strengths supported by my years of experience, my ambition is to discuss our process with you to discern how I may help you in ‘shaping your living spaces’. Since 1984, I have lived in New Holland, PA, in the home my wife Susan and I built when we married. Our home has witnessed the raising of our son, the hosting of international students, an open door to guests and multiple renovation and redecorating projects. We are now empty nesters enjoying the company of our beloved Boxer named Ruby. In my free time I enjoy biking, reading, music and travel.
*CKD® – Certified Kitchen Designers
Have a minimum of 7 years’ experience designing residential kitchen spaces. They are highly skilled in design, space planning and product selection and have extensive knowledge of building codes, flooring materials, appliances, and mechanical systems. They write specifications and draw plans that are easily interpreted by plumbers, electricians, and installers. A CKD must meet specific educational requirements and pass a comprehensive academic and practical exam.
