KITCHEN CONCEPTS PLUS - Key Persons
Ally graduated from Virginia Tech in 2017 after earning a B.S. in Residential Environmental Design, an NKBA accredited Kitchen and Bath Design Program. After graduation, Ally began working as a Kitchen and Bath Designer along the Maryland and Delaware beaches. In 2020, Ally joined the award-winning design & build firm, Kitchen Concepts Plus, in Salisbury, MD. In June 2021, she received her Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer (CKBD) certification. She continues to serve clients as they work together to create their dream spaces.
Amy and Mike met in Chicago while working in the golf industry. They liked working together so much that they became partners in life and in business. Amy manages the business side of the operation, handling the accounting as well as human resources. Although she will readily tell you that she just pays the bills and you don't want her giving design advice, she does have a good eye for how things work together. Because of her intimate daily interaction with all aspects of the business, she is able to keep her finger on the pulse of the company.
Erin started out her career in Design as a design assistant to local interior designer Donna Katz. She then moved on as an interior designer for a home furnishings store. When the market crashed, she moved on to work as a department manager in a very busy restaurant in Ocean City. And in 2015 decided to come back to the design field and joined Kitchen Concepts as a Designer / Salesperson. Design is her passion and she loves to work with people. She thoroughly enjoys the process of renovations, from the beginning meeting to the end result when she gets to see the smiles on her clients face when they realize their dream kitchen / bathroom became a reality. Erin is a hard worker, quick learner and very easy to get along with. She strives to be a good role model for her 7 year old daughter, who maybe one day will love design just as much as her.
Hard work and determination has gotten Jamie where he is today. He began his work in the construction industry in 1998 when he contracted his first home. He has since worked as a framing and finish carpenter from 2002 to 2006. He then transitioned into cabinet and counter top sales from 2006 to 2009. After that he decided to serve our community as a correctional officer and was employed at Eastern Correctional Institute from 2009 to 2016. After a career ending injury as a correctional officer, Jamie moved back into the construction industry as a kitchen and bath designer. He has since been honing his craft as a design specialist. His attentive nature and outgoing personality are sure to be a hit with anyone needing help with a kitchen or bath remodel.
A lifelong resident of Wicomico County, Jeff Brown is a graduate of Parkside High School and Salisbury University. Jeff's background includes electrical installation/service, new home construction, residential and commercial renovation, real estate sales and property management. Pulling from experiences in all of these areas, Jeff operates the commercial division of the business including estimating, material sourcing, as well as project management. Away from work Jeff enjoys time spent with family and friends as well as getting the most from the outdoors.
Classically trained, Michele graduated from the Art Institute in the early 1980's. Her experience ranges from Advertising, Graphic Design, Furniture Design and complete Kitchen & Bath Design. As one of Kitchen Concepts founding designers she has helped the company win "Best Kitchen Design" awards for the last 5 years by both the Metropolitan magazine and Coastal Style magazine. Along with her creative design side, Michele is highly organized and brings structure to her projects that results in timely schedules and budget control in addition to capturing the kitchen & bath ideas of our customers.
Job Titles:
- Owner
- President / Employment
Mike started the original company, Visual Concepts Plus, in 1990 with his father and cousin. Over the years the company has been forced to adapt to changing market conditions and economic cycles. Mike's degree in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University laid the foundation for both problem solving and functional design that allowed the company not only to survive, but to thrive. Because of this, Mike brings a unique vision to kitchen and bath design. Every space is different and so is every client. The challenge and the satisfaction come from developing the best solution for each client. Everything starts with function and includes good space planning with an eye to the aesthetic. Of course, it all has to be done while adhering to the budget. At the end of the day, the best designed kitchen or bath is one that works great, looks great and fits the budget. This driving principle will be found in the work of all of our designers and staff.