Who We are
DON SINGMAN, CKD
Education
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, Architecture programAmerican University, Wash.,D.C., Fine Arts program
University of Maryland, College Park, Md, B.A. Psychology
Experience
Peace Corps, South Korea, Rural Health program
A.R.I. General Contractors, Seattle, Wash., Principal, Senior Designer
Richard M.Tunis Kitchens, Bethesda, Md., Designer
"In a Nutshell"
After Peace Corps in South Korea, Don headed west across the Asian continent through the Khyber Pass and Afghanistan on his way to Europe and back home. Having an affinity for the beautiful city of Seattle, he traveled there and established a residence on Queen Anne hill. Utililizing his background in Architecture and the construction trades, he began a company that bought old homes and remodeled them for future sale. The company also purchased land for multi family developement in the West Seattle area.
On returning to his native Washington, he realized there was a need in the Bethesda, Rockville area for a custom kitchen showroom that offered fine cabinetry at a better value. And so, Kitchen TechniQ, Inc. was born in 1988 at the current location on Nebel Street in Rockville, Md. Even today, Don loves to discover those fine cabinet manufacturers that offer exceptional value so he can stay true to his original goal.
Don and his wife, Leslie , his two daughters, Leah Shayne and Danielle Maya, (and his two cats, Sugar and Oreo), live in the urban revival community of Lakelands. When not playing golf or tennis, he is running his daughters to the next soccer game or watching the Nationals and Redskins every chance he gets.
BERYL "BERRYE" FISHMAN, CKD
Education
George Washington University, Wash. DC, Arts and SciencesColumbia University, NYC, NY, BA Education
Penland School for Crafts, Penland, NC, Jewelry and Textiles
Sawtooth Center for the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC, Textiles
Experience
Blumenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Charlotte, NC, Senior Manager
Interstate Kitchens, Charlotte, NC, Senior Designer
Kitchen and Bath Studio, Charlotte, NC, Senior Designer
"In a Nutshell"
Berrye's love for design has always been the fuel that drives her desire to find the most creative and imaginable solutions for her clients. Berrye enjoys designing with color and takes pride in her ability to keep her clients from ever needing therapy during the design process. She follows her interests in reading, Yoga, and traveling,(with a recent trip to China). She is a native Washingtonian and loves to visit her grandchildren in Atlanta, Georgia. and joins her daughter on frequent trips to the museums in Wash, DC.
Why We Do What We Do
All of us have heard it said, "if you love what you do you will be successful at it". It isn't easy finding a profession one really enjoys. We are one of the lucky ones . . . . We found it.
Helping our clients solve their space problems in their homes is what we do. And we truly enjoy it! Having so many clients happy with our solutions has brought us many referrals over the years and enabled us to build a strong and vibrant business since 1988.
The best design solutions always begin by listening to our clients vision of their space. Then, add in our skills and our imagination, and you get a unique space that feels so good, you wouldn't change a single thing!
We think you wouldn't want it any other way!
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