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DON SINGMAN, CKD

Education

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, Architecture program
American University, Wash.,D.C., Fine Arts program
University of Maryland, College Park, Md, B.A. Psychology

Experience

Planning Research Corp, Wash., D.C., Head Start Data Evaluator
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.

 

 

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BERYL "BERRYE" FISHMAN, CKD

Education

George Washington University, Wash. DC,  Arts and Sciences
Columbia University, NYC, NY, BA Education
Penland School for Crafts, Penland, NC, Jewelry and Textiles
Sawtooth Center for the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC, Textiles

Experience

Kosher Catering, Charlotte, NC, Principal
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.

 

 

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KIPPIAN "KIPP" YOST, Associate Designer

Education

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wi., Fine Arts program

Experience

Harvard University, Hilles Library, Cambridge, Mass.,  Asst. to Librarian
Cascade Construction (Residential Remodeling), S.S., Md., Co-owner
Kensington Country Sampler, (craft gallery) Kensington, MD., Principal
All Sewn Up, (hand dyed fibers), Rockville, Md., Principal

"In a Nutshell"

Kipp is a native Washintonian.  After doing costume and set design in community theatre in Cambridge, Mass., she returned to the Washington area and owned and operated a craft gallery in Kensington, Md. as well as a quilting supplies company. Kipp prides herself on her ability to happily forge a warm relationship with her clients and using that talent along with her background in the decorative arts, she has entered the design field with a strong desire to give her customers the beautiful kitchen they have always wanted.

When not working, she can be found sailing with her husband on the Chesapeake bay or working on her fiber arts at home.