With a three-decade journey, design remains my passion—spanning floral, interior/exterior, and now cabinet design. Cabinetry is a blend of creativity and function that takes a certain skill to balance. I enjoy helping people transform their thoughts, feelings, and visions into a tangible space that they love.
CJ boasts 25+ years of kitchen & bath design experience. Featured in Architectural Digest and Lux Magazine, her award-winning work spans the US, Caribbean, and Russia. Thriving at Benchmark Kitchen & Bath in Austin, TX, CJ craves innovative challenges. Beyond design, her world revolves around family and fur babies.
AKBD certified through the NKBA, I have been designing spaces since 2006. Lowe’s is where I got my start as a kitchen & bath designer, and since 2018 been the lead kitchen and bath designer for ProSource in Vista, CA in north San Diego County.
Crickett is celebrating 20 years in the Kitchen & Bath industry and has been with Kitchen Places in Ventura, CA since 2015. Her passion for creating unique and thoughtful spaces continues to grow every day, taking full advantage of her love to educate and inspire those she works alongside to bring a balanced approach to form and function. She enjoys the use of playful colors in her designs but also never turns away the chance to embrace using blacks and dramatic tones.
Justine has been a designer in the Seattle area for over a decade, specializing in residential kitchen and bath design. She thrives on collaborating with her team, bringing together aesthetics and technical expertise to create beautiful, functional spaces. Recognized by the NKBA with a 30 Under 30 nomination in 2019, Justine is passionate about real estate, business, and design. When she’s not working, she loves traveling with her family, trying new foods, and cheering on her son at hockey games.
With a deep understanding of luxury clients across the Mountain West, Ethan and his team craft spaces that go beyond the expected for clients. A washed-up 7th grade basketball star, Ethan and his wife Joni (along with their 3 girls) own & operate design studios in Whitefish, MT, Hamilton, MT and Sun Valley, ID and primarily work with designers and architects.
Heather's expertise spans residential, institutional, and corporate interiors. Based in Colorado, she specializes in custom home design. Enriched by global travel, her insights inspire unique concepts for clients. Beyond design, she's passionate about outdoor activities, from snowboarding to camping, and she indulges in food and cultural art.
With 25+ years as a CKD, Jennifer prioritizes customer service, understanding clients and goals. From kitchens to outdoors, she provides clear project visions through renderings. Her versatile designs enhance homes—new or remodeled—with beauty and functionality, spanning various genres.
Nicole, originally from New Jersey, has over 25 years of experience in
the kitchen and bath industry. She graduated from Berkeley College with a
degree in Interior Design and began her career at the prestigious
Boston Design Center. Since moving to Houston, TX, in 2007, she has been
dedicated to helping clients achieve their dream homes. Nicole believes
that design is all about understanding her clients' unique wants and
needs. “I am passionate about transforming your dreams into reality.”
From an inventory analyst to a kitchen & bath designer, Ron is now principal of Ron Hanks Design. Ron spent 19 years partnered with his brother, mastering custom cabinetry. Later, his focus shifted to design and sales, collaborating with Bellmont Cabinet Co. He launched his dealership in 2014, earning design awards via NHBA's Parade of Home contests.
Armed with Health, Wellness, and Interior Design credentials, I honed skills through a demanding early career. A kitchen and bath design specialist, my meticulous and creative style crafts unique, precise designs. Co-founder of Kitchen and Floor Concepts, I transitioned to tranquil Vermont, juggling team leadership and local freelance design amidst a serene lifestyle.
Rooted in Bozeman, Trevor's father founded Futura Kitchen Cabinetry in 1997. Leaving MSU in 2003, Trevor moved to Anchorage and met his now-wife Sally who ignited his cabinetry passion. He returned to Bozeman and joined Futura in 2004. Since then, Trevor acquired Futura in 2018. Revenue surged from $2.5 million to $6.5 million by 2022, expanding into multifamily, commercial projects, counters, flooring, and closets. With a firm team, Trevor envisions limitless expansion.
Tyler Higgins has represented Bellmont Cabinet Co. in the Pacific Northwest since 2016. In his sales role, he has had the privilege of training designers across eight states on products and current trends. With a background in photography and video, Tyler was introduced to the cabinet industry by producing marketing and training videos, as well as lifestyle photos for Bellmont’s literature and website. This experience has allowed him to observe and curate ideas from a diverse range of dealerships, from small to large, and from urban to rural settings.
I'm rooted in the building materials industry, a legacy that began with my great-grandfather in Michigan in 1929. Growing up around lumber, I naturally transitioned into the trade. In 2007, I moved to Chicago, forging strong relationships while representing family-owned kitchen cabinet manufacturers. In 2014, I relocated to California with my wife, Alix, and our son, Oz. I founded CMZ Associates to leverage my experience as a consultant and sales partner, helping others grow their businesses while supporting family-run manufacturers.
