MONK'S FRANCHISING - Key Persons


Amanda Cook

Job Titles:
  • Designer

Angelo Santoro

Job Titles:
  • Sales

Bill Buckner

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Brandon Horowitz

Job Titles:
  • Estimator
  • Sales

Brian Rickenbach

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Casey Tripodi

Job Titles:
  • Designer
Casey Tripodi began her career providing design for tile and stone in 2012. Transitioning from wholesale to retail work, Casey worked as a Design Assistant for a boutique tile and marble showroom. This position started her love of natural stone; she's a self-proclaimed "marble girl". Over the next 7 years, Casey worked as a Designer in a decorative plumbing showroom, as well as designing for a few luxury tile showrooms. Since 2021, Casey has been designing kitchens and bathrooms for Monk's. She loves consulting on the complete process of creating a kitchen or bathroom. Her best reward is creating a beautiful space that represents her client's vision.

Cortney Tripodi

Job Titles:
  • Designer

Cristina Rosario

Job Titles:
  • Designer
  • Design Assistant
Cristina Rosario worked as a Design Assistant in the Fanwood showroom before being promoted to Lead Designer. She will provide you with design solutions for kitchen, bathroom, and other interior remodeling projects. Cristina takes pride in bringing each client's personal vision to life!

Denise Klein

Job Titles:
  • Designer
About Denise Role: Designer Experience: 18 years of design experience, 25 years of customer service How Does She Help You: She will help you design your dream kitchen or bathroom Phone: 973-355-7938 Email: [email protected] Call 973-635-7900 to schedule a design consultation with Denise Klein.

Eric Alvarez

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Erika Hartsuiker

Job Titles:
  • Designer

George Day

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Jaclyn Lorber

Job Titles:
  • Designer
Jaclyn Lorber is a New Jersey native who attended Centenary University earning a degree in business. Jaclyn has grown up around construction and renovations. She found designing to be a satisfying creative outlet and first considered it a hobby. Then she taught herself how to use professional design software and pursued a career in design. Jaclyn has now been designing kitchens and bathrooms professionally for 8 years. Four of those years she spent working with design companies performing entire home remodels. Always looking to expand her construction knowledge, Jaclyn enjoys collaborating with other teams throughout the remodeling process. Jaclyn loves to travel all around the world. Some of her favorite places are Paris and Budapest. Her travels bring a new perspective to her designs. She likes mixing different styles and textures together to make each remodel unique to her client's style. Her goal is to make her client's home their favorite place to be. When Jaclyn isn't designing, she's likely to be spending time with family and friends, or outdoors with her dog.

Jared Fitzpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Estimator
Jared Fitzpatrick is from a long line of New Jerseyans. His great-grandparents on down are from New Jersey. Jared was born and raised in Woodbridge. Jared Fitzpatrick manages all types of home improvement projects in Chatham, Madison, New Vernon, and Green Village, NJ.

Jason Solomon

Job Titles:
  • Estimator
Jason Solomon manages all of the Monk's painting, carpentry and flooring projects in Westfield and the surrounding towns. Monk's has completed many projects in the Westfield area. To see some of our local work, please see our Westfield painting, carpentry, and flooring projects.

Jessica Figueroa

Job Titles:
  • Designer

Jon Clauson

Job Titles:
  • Estimator
Jon Clauson manages all home improvement projects in Boonton, Montville, Mountain Lakes, Denville and surrounding towns. He looks forward to working with you on your next home project.

Kurt Becker

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Lori Basek

Job Titles:
  • Designer

Lucia Mastronardi

Job Titles:
  • Designer
  • Designer in the Morristown
Lucia Mastronardi is a Designer in the Morristown showroom designing kitchens and bathrooms.

Maria Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Estimator
Maria Hernandez manages all of the Monk's projects in Summit, Mountainside, Berkeley Heights and New Providence. To schedule a fast, free estimate with Maria Hernandez, call the Monk's Home Improvements office at 973-975-4451 today.

Marien Navarro

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
Marien Navarro graduated from Interior Design at Universidad Católica Santo Domingo. She discovered her passion for Interior Design while working for an architectural firm back in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Afterward, she worked for the number one home improvement store in the DR. It was here that she discovered how much fun it is to design kitchens and bathrooms. When Marien moved to the United States, she continued working in the remodeling field. What she loves most about the business is that it is always changing and evolving with new trends and styles so it is never boring. Customer service is her top priority while she makes your dream space come to life.

Michelle Olivera

Job Titles:
  • Designer
About Michelle Role: Assistant Designer Education: Currently earning her degree in Business Administration Experience: 4 years of kitchen and bath design Phone: (973) 216-7886 Email: [email protected] Call the office at 973-635-7900 to schedule a consultation.

Mike Drohan

Job Titles:
  • Designer
Mike Drohan is an experienced home designer. With an educational background in art and graphic design, Mike will assist you in selecting and coordinating everything you'll need for your remodel. He will provide his professional insights into designing, function, and timing to help guide you through your decision-making, all while adhering to your budget.

Mike Mina

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Nelson Santiago

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Roberto Abrantes

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Ryan Finn

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Samantha Petrone

Job Titles:
  • Designer

Steve Brink

Job Titles:
  • Owner

Trevor Monk

Job Titles:
  • Owner

Ty Monk

Job Titles:
  • Owner

Vincent Pileggi

Job Titles:
  • Field Manager

Ward Malnak

Job Titles:
  • Estimator

Wood Trim

Job Titles:
  • Repair