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
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Owners, Inspired Closets Chicago
Mike and Bobbi Carson
At Inspired Closets Vernon Hills, we have been designing custom organization solutions for loyal customers for over 32 years. In that time, our experienced team has designed and installed over 45,000 custom solutions for homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area. Bobbi & I helped to found the industry association and together we wrote the rule book for closet design. We are proud to have built our reputation on extreme customer service and unmatched value and because of that a large portion of our business is derived from repeat customers and their referrals. At Inspired Closets Vernon Hills, our business is built on raving fans and we look forward to making you one as well.
Design Team
Krystal LaMantia
Designer
Krystal brings a wealth of design experience to Inspired Closets. As a former visual merchandiser with a background in fashion and graphic design, Krystal helps clients see the endless possibilities within their spaces. She is committed to meeting the needs of each client by creating their perfect storage solution.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Krystal tells us that she loves being able to help calm the chaos in people’s lives. She is obsessed with organization and is especially delighted when she can create a space that is both efficient and visually appealing.
Liz Bruckner
Designer
Liz has years of extensive experience in the kitchen and bath industry, which has refined her ability to design functional, organized, and beautiful spaces. She believes design is about transforming a client's dreams and desires into reality. Liz designs with a true personal touch that is unique to the distinctive lifestyles, needs, and preferences of each of her clients.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Liz tells us that having an organized space creates an incredibly positive impact on the mood of your day. When she’s not designing closets, Liz enjoys time with family and friends, entertaining, and making people feel at home.
Lis Ritz
Senior Designer
Lis is a Certified Staging Professional as well as one of our experienced designers. After 15 years in sales and marketing for a global consumer products corporation, Lis followed her true passion into designing for the residential spaces. She prides herself on creating custom solutions that enhance the overall storage and organization of a space.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Lis tells us that she focuses on finding the perfect and functional fit when working with our amazing Chicagoland customers.
Megan Walter
Designer
Megan has many years of experience in design and organization. After spending years in the fashion industry while living in New York City, Megan moved to Chicago and began using her knowledge and love of interior organization to work with the customers of Inspired Closets. She believes in the power of organization to transform your daily life, and she loves to help our customers achieve that.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Megan tells us that she loves knowing that our customers now have polished spaces that are functional, friendly, and alluring. She also loves organizing, yoga, cycling and volunteering.
Katie Carlson
Designer
Katie’s passion for designing organized interior spaces was two-fold. She had the opportunity to spend 5 months touring Europe and was intrigued by the creative use of spaces that could be both functional and beautiful. Katie also had a unique experience working within the marketing department of Inspired Closets’ parent company. After a brief career in customer care and inside sales, Katie chose to combine her organizational skills, love of unique interiors, and functional style with her desire to help others achieve appealing, orderly spaces within their own homes.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Katie tells us that she thrives on having a plan. When she’s not designing closets, Katie enjoys travel, time with family and friends, the changing seasons and of course, relaxing in a beautiful organized space!
Amanda Comstock
Designer
With years of experience in high-end fashion and her most recent step into the world of real estate, Amanda has a unique perspective on the industry. She decided to combine her love for organization, interior design, and customer care by bringing all her knowledge and skills to Inspired Closets. Amanda prides herself on going above and beyond for her clients, as well as delivering a friendly and memorable experience.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Amanda tells us that she loves taking people's visions and making them a reality. When she’s not designing closets, Amanda enjoys taking her boat out on the lake, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and finding new ways to organize her home.
Amy Reshamwala
Designer
Amy’s 12 years as a professional organizer have given her valuable experience in creating calm, functional, and visually pleasing spaces. She is committed to balancing elegance and efficiency in her work. Amy’s goal is to design spaces in her clients’ homes that will bring peace and organization to their lives.
When asked, “What Inspires You?” Amy says, “Seeing a space transformed, and my clients’ sense of calm when the project is complete.” She loves to remind her clients to, “Always be MINDFUL—shop with purpose, one thing in, one thing out.” When Amy isn’t organizing, she enjoys running, doing yoga, reading, traveling, and trying to get her teenage kids to hug her.
Taylor Juska
Designer
Taylor's love for this industry stems from her passion for organization, interior design, and helping create functional spaces for her clients. With multiple years in the industry under her belt, Taylor has a thorough understanding of the product and how to create a custom space tailored to her clients’ needs.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Taylor tells us, “I love helping make an impact on my clients’ lives by taking their existing living spaces and turning them into functional, stress-free areas that are also appealing to the eye. My ultimate goal is to make my clients’ lives a little bit easier! My commitment is individualizing each consultation, understanding their vision, and producing an exceptional end result."
Melissa Distel
Designer
Melissa is an enthusiastic professional with over 20+ years of sales experience in the home improvement industry. She excels at assessing and listening to the needs of her clients, as well as guiding them to a helpful and efficient solution. After the installation of a closet system in her own home, Melissa understood how liberating it was to be organized, and she was profoundly excited to share her experience with others.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Melissa tells us that transforming the design, function, and feeling of an existing space and creating an environment that resonates with a personality, lifestyle, and the unique story of a new space is what she finds most inspiring. In her free time, Melissa enjoys traveling across the country, going to concerts, reading, painting, and gardening.
Showroom Team
Amy Laurencelle
Oakbrook Showroom
Management Team
Cliff Garrett
General Manager
As our General Manager, Cliff is responsible for all aspects of making sure your new closet is built and installed correctly with minimal disruptions to you. Cliff and his team plan and execute unique solutions for each of their installations to ensure that the clients’ and designers’ visions are brought to life.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Cliff tells us that his team motivates him to do his best as a leader every day. When he’s not working, Cliff enjoys fishing, sports, and spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.
Stephanie Dacones
Business Manager
Stephanie joins Inspired Closets with over 15 years of experience managing several offices in the legal field. Delivering outstanding customer service has always been an essential part of her work. Stephanie’s experience has given her a great sense of the importance of maintaining customer relationships, developing goals, resolving operational concerns, and creating strategies to improve efficiency. As Inspired Closets Chicago’s office manager, Stephanie is responsible for all office procedures, and she uses her organizational skills to ensure smooth operations in a busy work environment.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Stephanie says that she enjoys being part of a team and finding ways to solve problems. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys making music and art, traveling, and cooking.
Lisa Rodriguez
Sales Manager
Lisa spent over 20 years in sales and marketing, with the last seven focused on interior and exterior residential spaces. She brings a wealth of experience working with designers and homeowners, as well as actively engaging in trade organizations, including the National Kitchen and Bath Association and River North Design District group.
When asked, “What inspires you?” Lisa told us she is inspired by working with the team to create solutions that delight customers. Nothing is sweeter than witnessing the joy clients experience when their projects are completed. When she’s not working, Lisa finds inspiration in spending time with her family, running marathons, watching Bravo television shows, reading, and learning French.
Office Team
Charles Juska
Project Coordinator
Chris Henk
Shop Supervisor
Kyle Krage
Installation Supervisor
Leila Johar
Bookkeeper
Deanna Garling
Customer Service
Install Team
Nick Serritella
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
Don Cagle
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
Mike Quinn
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
Hector Gonzalez
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
Greg Snow
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
Adam Filas
Installer Helper
Devon Guy
Shop
Jake Veres
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
Ernesto Rodriguez
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
Mike Gomez
Installer-ACSP Industry Certified
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