Our Story | Inspired Closets Austin

Operations

Kaela Maxwell

Director of Operations

Kaela started her career in early childhood special education while helping with the family business in her free time. As Inspired Closets by Maxwells has expanded over the past few years, Kaela’s passion for guiding and assisting each of our clients has continued to grow. She has since left teaching to work side-by-side with her husband and father-in-law. Her excellent leadership skills paired with a passion for providing the best possible customer experience have led her to the position of Director of Operations at Inspired Closets Austin- San Antonio.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Kaela tells us she is inspired by the team that she works with. "From installers to office staff and warehouse crew to designers, each one of our team members is kind, hardworking, and passionate and will do anything in their power to turn a stressful space into an oasis for our clients. The look of relief when our clients walk into their newly inspired space is the best part." Kaela is also passionate about being a mom and raising the 3rd generation of Maxwells to hopefully carry on the family business someday.

Alyssa Jordan

Director of Sales

With over 15 years of experience in sales coupled with a love of organization, Alyssa's career at Inspired Closets started as a designer. After almost two years in her role, Alyssa’s passion for developing strategic partnerships and helping others led to her new role as Director of Sales. Alyssa is excited to use her passion and experience to grow and nurture relationships with the design team and customer base.

When asked, "What inspires you?" Alyssa tells us that she loves adding value to people's lives. Whether it’s a co-worker or a client of Inspired Closets, her goal is to leave a lasting, positive impression that brightens their day. When she’s not designing, Alyssa enjoys organizing, spending time with her family, and staying active.

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

Design Team

Kelly Toye

Senior Designer | Project Manager

For over 20 years, Kelly has excelled in creating custom organizational systems that provide luxurious and efficient spaces that will last a lifetime for her residential and commercial clients. With a lifelong history in the construction industry, Kelly brings a unique, well-rounded perspective, a wealth of knowledge as a project manager, and professionalism to every unique project. Kelly's ongoing relationships with architects, builders, interior designers, realtors, and clients speak to her commitment to excellence and superior customer service.

When asked, "What inspires you?" Kelly tells us that she loves the joy and elevated quality of life that she provides her clients through thoughtfully designed organizational systems. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys art, music, nature, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Beth

Senior Designer

More than 20 years ago, a childhood friend encouraged Beth to follow her passion for design and organization leading her to an exciting and rewarding career in the space planning industry. Beth is well known for offering luxurious style with excellent function in each and every project she designs, as well as superior customer service. Her ongoing collaboration with architects, builders, interior designers, and clients speaks highly of her commitment to excellence in every project.

When asked, "What inspires you?" Beth tells us that she loves sharing her ideas to help people get more out of their current space. Outside of work, Beth enjoys all things creative as well as spending quality time with her family.

Kathy Bergstraser

Senior Designer

Kathy brings years of experience as an interior designer to Inspired Closets, drawing on a deep knowledge of custom residential design and construction. Coupled with a creative eye and a listening ear, Kathy’s experience and skills allow her to bring her clients’ visions for their spaces to life, creating beauty and organization out of chaos.

When asked, "What inspires you?" Kathy tells us that there is something almost magical about the peace that an organized space can bring. When she’s not designing, you can find Kathy running trails, exploring nature, and discovering beauty around the world.

Catherine Meyer

Designer

As a former handbag and women's accessory designer in New York City, Catherine expanded beyond the world of fashion in 2019, moving to Austin and stepping into the custom closet design sphere. Combining her love for interior design with her talent for organization, Catherine now has the privilege of helping people from across Austin improve the spaces in their homes.

When asked, "What inspires you?" Catherine tells us that she finds it rewarding to simplify a client's life by creating beauty and organization out of chaos. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and visiting with her friends and family.

LeAnne Young

Senior Designer

LeAnne joined the Inspired Closets team after spending many years helping friends and family organize and design their spaces in her free time. By listening to their situations and masterfully incorporating their day-to-day needs into her designs, LeAnne makes her clients’ visions for their homes come to life. The end result is functional, beautiful, and within budget.

When asked, "What inspires you?" LeAnne tells us that she finds so much beauty in nature. When not designing, she enjoys spending time with her family and in worship. She loves cooking, entertaining, gardening, dancing, boating, live music, and of course helping her friends and family become more organized.

Rae Ann Hill

Designer

Rae Ann brings over 25 years of expertise in sales and design to the Inspired Closets team. Excited to calm the chaos for her clients, Rae Ann listens carefully to understand the needs and wants for each project she creates to ensure her clients are thrilled with any custom project installed by Inspired Closets.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Rae Ann tells us that she finds inspiration in connecting with clients and empowering them to create solutions. In her spare time, Rae Ann enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family.

Sherry Halley

Senior Designer

After a successful career in the flooring industry, Sherry uncovered her passion for residential space design. More than 25 years later, she is an expert designer and is sure that she can transform any space you bring her to into one that is both beautiful and functional. As she designs, Sherry incorporates her client’s needs and wishes into the finished product, always considering how they want to feel when they walk into their space.

When asked, "What inspires you?" Sherry tells us that she loves to interact with our wonderful clients and be a part of the solution for their perfect home. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her three children and seven wonderful grandkids, and cheering on the Texas Longhorns!

Barbara Tatro

Designer

In her previous career in ergonomics, Barbara found her niche in helping people relate to their workspaces in a healthy manner. Through observation and thoughtful questioning, she solved organizational and ergonomic issues to make people safer, more productive, and happier. Barbara now finds that working with people in spaces in their homes gives her the same satisfaction by helping clients create beautiful and functional areas where a lack of space or organization prevail.

When asked, “What inspires you?” Barbara tells us that she thrives on the joy her clients experience, sometimes surprisingly, at how much their lives are enhanced by bringing organization and aesthetics to areas that were once stressful. Barbara loves traveling, photography, paddle boarding, dancing, and of course, organizing.

Our Expert Team

Our Inspired Closets Austin team lives in, works in, and gives back to the Austin, TX community. We are your neighbor – the small business next door. We love the Austin community and especially love bumping into clients when we’re out and about in the city. When we do, our clients often tell us how much they love the custom closet in their Austin home. Our reputation has been, and always will be, built one happy customer at a time. Many of our clients have worked with us before and have Inspired Closets Austin solutions in many areas of their home . We appreciate when clients take the time to write a review or share their custom closet experience with their Austin friends and family. Our clients frequently refer us to others, and we truly enjoy meeting new people and making new connections in the Austin community.

We are passionate about hard work and home organization. We are invested in your happiness and committed to exceptional customer service. We know you are investing your hard-earned money in this project, and you might change your mind a few times. That’s alright. We are very patient, taking time to talk through all of your questions and concerns ensuring you love your custom closet. Our team is both experienced and creative, and we have designed and installed thousands of custom closets in the Austin, TX market.

We are eager to help our friends and neighbors throughout the Austin, TX area live more organized lives. Stop by our showroom to meet our team today.

Operations

Kaela Maxwell

Director of Operations

Alyssa Jordan

Director of Sales

Design Team

Kelly Toye

Senior Designer | Project Manager

Beth

Senior Designer

Kathy Bergstraser

Senior Designer

Catherine Meyer

Designer

LeAnne Young

Senior Designer

Rae Ann Hill

Designer

Sherry Halley

Senior Designer

Barbara Tatro

Designer

Our Expert Team

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