Our Story | Inspired Closets Athens & Lake Oconee

President

Lori Dominey

President

Lori was born and raised in South Georgia but now calls Athens home. She has many years of experience in business management, but when deciding what path to take in her career, she recalls her husband’s question: “If you could do anything you wanted to do, with no risk of failure, what would it be?” Her response was to design custom closets. Fast-forward several years and that’s just what she is doing!

When asked, “What inspires you?” Lori tells us that she loves using her eye for detail to work with people to create beautiful, organized spaces. When she’s not designing custom closets, Lori enjoys traveling the world and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and dogs.

“When people come to visit, the closet is a big point of interest at the house! Jessica came out during the construction process and measured our closet for us and worked to set a layout that was going to be functional and really maximize our space. This entire process was a lot easier than I expected. We were able to see our closet in 3D, making it easy for us to envision what we wanted. I am very pleased with the final result of my closet and my experience with Inspired Closets was just a dream come true!”

Natalie

Athens

During the design process, Inspired Closets helped me come up with the designs for the closet that we needed to help organize our life.

Haidee

“My experience with Inspired Closets was great. From measurements to layout to selecting options everything came out exactly like it was described and pictured.”

Shanna

“When you hire somebody like Inspired Closets you just weigh in with what you like. Inspired Closets made the decision making process really easy.”

Erik

“I love my Inspired Closet. Their four step process was easy and seamless. They got to know us and our needs, they took control of the entire experience and that was great for us.”

Sue

“Inspired Closets worked with my builder to design the four walls of my closet that would best fit our space.”

Nicki

“My experience working with Inspired Closets was awesome. We needed a spot where we could have everything organized so it was easy for us to pull things. I had tons of shoes, so we were able to do a shoe wall. For my husband, he had tons of ties, tons of clothes. Now he’s able to pull the ties out, see them and pair with his outfit. Those were our biggest needs. I am so pleased with the final result of our closet!”

Lauren

Athens

“These are great folks. They know what they are doing, and they are nice about it! My closets are awesome, and the time with them was fun.”

Andy

“Lori worked with us to offer several options for our custom closet in the master bedroom. The finished design exceeded our expectations. We LOVE our closet!”

Rebecca

“What a wonderful experience! All members of the staff were great from presentation, design, & estimate to installation right on schedule. NO sales pressure as experienced with other vendors. All questions were answered, adjustments to the original design were willingly made, & during installation, our preferences were frequently requested & honored. When they noticed a minor material issue, they acknowledged it and advised how it would be corrected as quickly as possible with replacement material; there was no compromise to closet function until replacement material was received. Inspired Closets Athens’ staff is always welcome in our home. Thanks!!”

Roy & Gay

Office Team

Callie Beller

Sales Leader

An Athens native, Callie came to Inspired Closets as a college student at the University of Georgia, where she started working as the Administrative Assistant to Lori. In that role, Callie helped out with a little bit of everything from designing, to inventory, to installation, and she now uses that knowledge and understanding of our process to lead our team as Sales Leader. Callie enjoys being a part of this growing team, working with our incredible clients, and working with our in-house designers about home organization and interior design.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Callie tells us that she believes an organized space can truly impact your day-to-day life. When she’s not at work, Callie loves to go on walks, spend time with friends, and explore new shops and restaurants in Athens and Atlanta.

Jess Willmott

Office Manager

As the office manager at Inspired Closets Athens, Jess is the first person you will meet when you walk through our doors. A people person at heart, she will make you feel at home and collaborate with our designers, installers, and customers to ensure a smooth experience from start to finish. Jess strives to get to know each of our clients and their needs in order to place them with the perfect designer, and she will be there to make sure all the details are taken care of throughout the process.

When asked “What inspires you?" Jess tells us that she is inspired by the people she gets to meet every day. In her free time, she likes to get outside with her husband and their dog, Minnie. Jess is also a foster mom, and she loves serving at church and working with local students.

Design Team

Jessica Davis

Designer

Jessica is an artist with a great eye for detail. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia. As the daughter of a master woodworker, Jessica has been designing closets and furniture since childhood. Her love of organization and attention to detail combine to create beautiful and functional spaces for her clients. When Jessica is not designing she enjoys being outside with her husband and twin boys.

When asked. "What inspires you?" Jessica says, "I love that moment in the client's home when I visualize a solution and see how beautifully their space can transform."

Amanda Roberts

Designer

Amanda brings a creative eye to our Inspired Closets team thanks to her extensive professional background in the arts, including home decorating and woodworking. Working at Inspired Closets allows her to balance her artistic side with her love for helping local customers transform their homes in a way that is both beautiful and functional. With a keen eye for details and a listening ear, Amanda’s goal is to incorporate a client’s needs and ideas into the perfect final design.

When asked, “What inspires you?" Amanda tells us that her inspiration comes from being able to make old things new. When she is not helping clients fulfill their vision for their home, Amanda enjoys decorating, working in her yard, and making art. She and her husband also love watching their two boys play sports and spending time with their Goldendoodle, Maple, all three of whom keep them busy and outdoors all day long.

Victoria Chapman

Designer

Victoria brings extensive experience in interior design to her role at Inspired Closets, including years of running her own design business and experience working for a local custom cabinet company. Throughout her years in the industry, Victoria has learned she loves looking at the whole picture to create built-in, functional spaces that help fill a need. While many of our clients have overlapping needs or areas of dysfunction, rarely are any two projects the same. Victoria enjoys the challenge of designing spaces specific to the needs, wants, lifestyle, and budget of each and every individual.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Victoria says that, from a design perspective, she is inspired by architecture. She fell in love with Italian architecture when she attended a study abroad program in college, and she also loves Frank Lloyd Wright. During the day-to-day, Victoria is inspired by her two strong, adventurous daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys getting out and moving her body, whether that be at the gym, through yoga or Pilates, or going for a walk.

Zoe Gilliam

Design Assistant

Zoe joins Inspired Closets Athens after spending the past four years working in education. She loves being able to work creatively to help people make the most of their spaces and feel more comfortable in their homes.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Zoe shares that she’s inspired by helping others. It brings her so much joy to help people solve the problems they’re facing and make sure they find the right solutions. In her free time, Zoe loves to cook and read.

Installation Team

Jimmy Hawkins

Operations Manager

Jimmy joins the Inspired Closets team with over 10 years of experience in the millwork and carpentry industry, building cabinets, applying finishes, and installing custom pieces. As an installer, Jimmy enjoys being the one to see a project through to its completion, and he will work with you to solve any problems or concerns that come up during the installation process to make sure you have the best experience from start to finish.

When asked, “What inspires you?" Jimmy tells us that he looks for a lesson in everything, including in his mistakes and failures. Outside of work, Jimmy enjoys loading up the camper to head out to the countryside with his wife and dogs for the weekend. He grew up racing dirt bikes and still actively travels the country racing them!

Buddy Anderson

Installer

A handyman at heart, Buddy brings many years of trim and cabinet experience to our installation team, where he makes sure that your new closet is built and installed efficiently and carefully. Buddy enjoys working on each unique project and meeting our clients as he and his team work to put the finishing touches on your new space.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Buddy tells us that he is inspired by his family, God, and a hard day’s work. When he’s not installing closets, you can find Buddy spending time with his wife and two sons hiking, swimming, snowboarding, or hang gliding.

Shannon Bracewell

Installer

Shannon joins the Inspired Closets Athens team with a love and knack for working with his hands. Shannon ensures that each job is done properly, efficiently, and professionally so that when installation day is complete, clients can relax and enjoy their newly transformed spaces.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Shannon tells us he is inspired by always trying to do his absolute best. In his free time, Shannon likes to spend time with his wife, Taylor, and his daughter, Veronica. Shannon is also an avid sportsman who enjoys a variety of outdoor games.

Chad Herrin

Installer

An Athens native, Chad joins Inspired Closets with experience working for a contractor to build and remodel homes. As an installer, Chad’s favorite part of the process is seeing the finished product and customers’ reactions to their new spaces.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Chad tells us that he is inspired by his family, God, and wanting to be great at what he does. Chad grew up as the middle child sandwiched between two sisters, and he married his wife, Katie, in 2021. When he’s not working, you can find Chad hunting, fishing, or doing pretty much anything outdoors, as well as spending time with friends.

Warehouse Team

Dave Willmott

As Warehouse Manager, Dave is responsible for managing our inventory to make sure your project is ready to be installed in a careful and efficient manner. He has spent the last 15 years working in the homes of customers across Athens in maintenance roles and enjoys knowing that his work makes customers’ lives a little bit easier.

When asked, “What inspires you?" Dave tells us that his faith and his family inspire him to be the best he can be every day. When he’s not working, Dave enjoys hiking, playing sports, and taking day trips with his wife when they get the chance.

President

Lori Dominey

President

Office Team

Callie Beller

Sales Leader

Jess Willmott

Office Manager

Design Team

Jessica Davis

Designer

Amanda Roberts

Designer

Victoria Chapman

Designer

Zoe Gilliam

Design Assistant

Installation Team

Jimmy Hawkins

Operations Manager

Buddy Anderson

Installer

Shannon Bracewell

Installer

Chad Herrin

Installer

Warehouse Team

Dave Willmott

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