KBK TO THE TRADE - Key Persons


Alex Gonzalez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

Andrew Kremer

Job Titles:
  • Sales Support

ARACELI SUAREZ Interior

Job Titles:
  • Design Sales Consultant
  • Interior Design Sales Consultant
Since 2019, Araceli has worked with the KBK team, with experience in sales support and sales teams… Araceli started at KBK in 2020 as part of the sales support team and was promoted to Sales in 2021. Araceli credits her growth within the company to her focus on developing her knowledge of furniture and assisting designers with space planning when requested. She grew up in Corpus Christi, TX, before moving to San Marcos to earn her B.S.F.C.S. from Texas State University with a focus on interior design.

Brandon Whitehead

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

Cassandra Garza Interior

Job Titles:
  • Design Sales Consultant
  • Interior Design Sales Consultant
Since 2017, Cassandra has worked with the KBK team, part of the client sales and showroom buying team… Cassandra began with KBK to the Trade in 2017 as the Memo Librarian. She was promoted into client sales and grew into the showroom buying team. She grew up in San Antonio, but after college, it took her several years to find her way back to the area, previously working and living in various cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and Austin. Cassandra graduated with a B.F.A. in Fashion Design from the University of North Texas, working for over 15 years in the fashion industry before joining our team. Her incredible project management skills offer critical behind-the-scenes assistance to our designer clients.

Destiny Bustamante

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

DESTINY TORRES Interior

Job Titles:
  • Design Sales Consultant
  • Interior Design Sales Consultant
Destiny Torres loves assisting our clients and introducing them to the great ways KBK can assist with their projects. Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Destiny earned a Bachelor's in Interior Design at Texas State University. Her professional experience includes 5 years in high-end residential design & commercial design. She brings that experience with her to work every day when she is helping clients find the right products for their project.

Kelly Klein

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Sales Team
  • Showroom Manager
Since 2009, Kelly Kelly spent her summers answering phones and pulling discontinued fabric swatches for… Although she officially joined KBK in 2009, Kelly spent her summers answering phones and pulling discontinued fabric swatches for her father and uncle, who founded KBK over 40 years ago. After graduating with a B.A. in History from the University of Florida, Kelly followed her passion for working in the non-profit sector. She lived and worked in Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Kyrgyzstan, and Seattle until she came home to continue the legacy of KBK. Kelly received her Certificate of Residential Design through the St. Mary's interior design program. She is honored to continue KBK's contribution to the design community of San Antonio.

Lalo Olivares

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

LETTY MONTEMAYOR Interior

Job Titles:
  • Design Sales Consultant
  • Interior Design Sales Consultant
Since 2022, Letty has worked with the KBK team, specializing in fabric, area rugs, accessories, and lighting… Joining the team in 2022, Letty takes pride in delivering personal service to designers and their clients. She specializes in fabric, area rugs, accessories, and lighting for the KBK team. Originally from San Antonio, Letty holds a degree in Clothing and Textiles and Fashion Merchandising from the University of Texas at Austin. Before working at KBK to the Trade, Letty spent the last four years as a fashion and interior design high school teacher for NISD. Her other professional experience includes retail, wholesale, advertising, and real estate.

Rachel Tomlinson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

Rudy Fuhrmann

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

Shawn Kinney

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

Steve Gutierrez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

SYDNEY MCKINNEY Interior

Job Titles:
  • Design Sales Consultant
  • Interior Design Sales Consultant
Since 2018, Sydney has worked with the KBK team, focusing on sales and design… Working with the team since June 2018, Sydney's focus has been on sales and design. Her primary roles are assisting designers with the large scale, whole-house projects, buying for our showroom, and showroom display. As a military brat, Sydney grew up moving frequently but considers Denver, Colorado, her hometown. She was an independent designer in Denver before opportunities brought her family to San Antonio. She has a B.A. in Art and a Minor in Fashion Merchandising from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Victor Valdez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team

White Glove

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Showroom Team