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
Hawaii
Hawaii
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OWNERS, INSPIRED CLOSETS HAWAII
Brent & Kamuela Potter
"As a family owned business we take great pride in our work and strive to set an example for our children to follow. Our local culture creates an awareness that everything we do impacts those around us. This sense of responsibility drives us as business owners and as designers. We’re passionate about what we do and we’re blessed to be able to do it together."
In 2003 Kamuela was challenged by a friend to help her research local closet companies. This quest sparked an idea. As an executive at one of Hawaii’s leading retailers, Kamuela had been involved in planning and space utilization for new stores. This experience had prepared her for the road ahead. Together they dreamed that this idea could grow into a family-run business. Kamuela soon launched Organized Hawaii while Brent kept his day job. They were dreamers but they weren’t crazy! Their first client was the same friend that had sparked the original idea. With the help of some friends and a minivan borrowed from Brent’s parents they tackled their very first job. Fueled by word-of-mouth referrals, the company grew quickly over the next few years. In 2007, Brent and Kamuela were finally able to realize their dream of working together. In 2017, Organized Hawaii became known as Inspired Closets and is now the longest running closet company on Oahu. Our success is only possible because of an amazing team of employees. We’re proud to introduce them here.
Design Team
Kamuela Potter
Owner & Designer
Known for her grace and perseverance, Kamuela founded the company 20 years ago. Respectful of her island upbringing, her business model is to always make a conscious decision to do right by her clients. Kamuela is the driving force behind our team, wearing multiple hats including designer, CFO, and head cheerleader. What INSPIRES Kamuela? Her team’s commitment to be the very best.
Brent Potter
Owner & Designer
Brent moved from Wisconsin to Hawaii in high school and then graduated from UH with a business degree. With more than 15 years of design experience, he loves to help clients find the right balance of function, beauty, and cost. He’s grateful every day to do what he loves with an amazing team. The Potters live in Mililani with their kids Anuhea and Makana. What INSPIRES Brent? “Our home is our family’s ‘happy place’. I love to help clients create that for themselves through design.”
Suzette Calimlim
General Manager and Lead Designer
Suzette grew up in Guam and moved to Hawaii in 1998. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from Chaminade University. She loves sketching up designs and making them come to life. On the weekend you’ll find her spending time with her husband and three beautiful children – often chauffeuring them between activities. What INSPIRES Suzette? “In the chaos of life I find peace in hiking, yoga and being at the beach.”
Lindsey Gerber
Designer
Lindsey graduated from Kamehameha Schools (IMUA!), then discovered a love for interior design while attending college on the mainland. After four years of working with some of Seattle’s top designers, she brought her talents back to Hawaiʻi nei. Now she makes up for the gray years in Seattle with weekends at the beach. What INSPIRES Lindsey? “I love puzzles -- crosswords, riddles, math problems -- and designing beautiful and functional spaces for my clients flexes my puzzle skills.”
Melissa Forst
Designer
Armed with a degree in fashion studies and formative experience designing custom home spaces, Melissa comes to Inspired Closets with a wealth of knowledge to help create the space of your dreams. A native of New Jersey, Melissa moved to Hawaii in 2015 and immediately fell in love with the islands. What she loves about design is having the capability of creating a space that’s functional, but also giving it that extra spark it needs to change the lives of her clients! In her free time, you can find her at the beach or on an adventure in the mountains. What INSPIRES Melissa? “I’ve always been drawn to the ocean. The water brings me the clarity that I need to take on anything that comes my way.”
Yunah Lee Joseph
Designer
Yunah is our Kauai-based designer who has a passion for all things design! At an early age, she and her family immigrated from Korea to Dallas, Texas where she grew up. Her entire career has been collaborating with clients to create designs that are beautiful and functional. What Inspires Yunah: “I love to cook! When I’m not keeping up with my busy 13-year-old daughter, you will find me in my kitchen feeding my family and friends. When we cook with love, we share a piece of ourselves with our loved ones. Same goes for design… when we love what we do, I share a piece of myself with you!”
Ray Mariano
Project Manager
When he’s not playing board games or adoring pictures of bunnies (yes, bunnies) he’s hard at work assisting clients who need more organization in their life. Ray receives dozens of designs each week from our designers. He happily takes them under his wings and raises them to be beautiful 3D renderings. What INSPIRES Ray? “It’s such a pleasure to see the designs come to life knowing how many smiles it will bring to our clients.” Oh, and bunnies too.
Kacie Yoshida
Purchasing Manager & Executive Coordinator
As our Purchasing Manager, Kacie is a key point of contact for clients when they seek us out in search of a customized space for their home. With years of experience in customer service and a degree in management, she is here to help guide your experience at Inspired Closets from beginning to end. For Kacie, assisting our customers in their home renovation projects is a joy. In her free time, you will find her trying new food whether it be cooking and baking or going out to a restaurant. What INSPIRES Kacie? “I gather inspiration from the people (and dogs) around me. I observe what makes someone happy and try to it remember for the future.”
Richelle Alarin
Showroom Coordinator
Richelle infuses Inspired Closets with an air of excitement for functional spaces, cultivated from her California upbringing and international studies in fashion design & merchandising. With a fondness for merging functionality with aesthetic appeal, Richelle breathes life into all types of spaces, revitalizing joy. Now rooted in Hawaii, when not training for a marathon, she delights in hiking and beach outings. What INSPIRES Richelle? "Shared laughter and exploring uncharted territories ignites my excitement to savor life's moments with those around me.”
Al Lacambacal
Installation Manager
As our Warehouse Supervisor, Al is responsible for managing our inventory to make sure your project is ready to be installed in a careful and efficient manner. He loves taking part in installations, watching clients’ projects come to life and reshape their home. When he’s not busy in the warehouse or on the job site, Al enjoys bodybuilding and spending time with his family. What INSPIRES Al? “I like to give 110% in all things I do. There’s nothing you can’t do if you give it your all.”
Justin Rieman
Warehouse Manager
Justin's passion for precision and efficiency ensures that every aspect of our warehouse runs smoothly and effectively. From inventory management to coordinating shipments and preparing projects for installation, Justin's meticulous attention to detail ensures that our projects are executed flawlessly. In his free time, he loves learning and trying new things. What INSPIRES Justin? “Whether immersing myself in a subject previously unexplored or honing a newly acquired skill, I find inspiration in the journey of continuous improvement.”
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