M J MARTIN WOODWORKING - Key Persons
Kerry Keane is a designer with 15 years of experience. After attending Stetson University, she traveled the U.S. and Greece where her passion for design evolved. Kerry decided to further her studies after having worked for design firms in both Connecticut and California. She earned her Associate degree in Design from the New York School of Design in Manhattan.
Her focus has been in custom cabinetry- not limited to only kitchens and bathrooms but in all areas of the home. She considers her travels an asset which opened her eyes and inspired her core design aesthetic of balance and unity yet also nourished her passion for the unexpected. Kerry's motto reflects her life experience and attitude towards the creative process: "In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take."
At a young age Mike was introduced to working with wood by his father. It seemed to come natural, quickly becoming a passion, an identity, and eventually a business in his early 20's.
"Our first project was the restoration of an old building that caught fire, from there design and construction of additions and new homes"
"We always had a small shop where we designed & crafted things like built-ins, mantles, custom doors and millwork for our projects. I believe that is where the real passion for the finer aspects of woodworking - joinery, cabinet and furniture making was born"
Over the years, Mike has evolved the business into a high-end custom cabinetry & millwork company. Although his job description has changed, he is still happiest returning to the shop where it all started and working with his hands. He feels he is one of the lucky ones, as what he is privileged to do for a living is a large part of who he is.