STEPHEN AND PATTY KENNEDY
Stephen Kennedy is the owner of Kitchen Studio with his wife Patty. Stephen is certified through the NKBA as a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD).

JEAN ANGUIANO
Jean comes from an artistic background, a self-taught artist who caught a glimpse of how interior and environmental design impacts the lives and psyche of healthcare and hospitality clients. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design and designed Financial Institutions, Country Clubs, Gardens and Luxury Restaurants before deciding to specialize in Residential Kitchen and Bath design. He brings all of the "out of the box" thinking and innovation of his prior experience into the residential spaces.

Some of his noted work includes designing authentic Andalusian Spanish Tiles as well as providing the lifestyle artwork for promotional pamplets; was the artist on the team that promoted the Fisher Paykel Dish Drawers (the artwork appeared in just about every design magazine for over three years); was a team designer and concept artist on the project to renovate Casa Romantica in San Clemente into a Cultural Center; illustrated the National Kitchen and Bath Association Professional Resource Library Books, the same books that are used to achieve certification; many other illustrations for major industry companies' specification books and national advertising; serves and volunteers with many non-profit organizations that promote art, design and mentorship; and has recently made an appearance in the Caesarstone Video and Home and Garden Television's Designer's Challenge show. But, Jean isn't about self-promotion, he loves working with clients one on one, from the very beginning to the final unveiling, to create an environment that has not just his personality but more importantly his client's.

NICOLE ZAVALA
After graduating with her degree in Interior Design, Nicole decided to follow her passion and pursue the field of Kitchen and Bath Design. She joined the Kitchen Studio team in 2002 and has been a valuable part of the South Bay location ever since.

Along with designing kitchens and bathrooms, Nicole has contributed her expertise to such things as the illustrations in the NKBA Professional Resource Library which is the primary body of knowledge for kitchen and bath professionals, an industry video for the Caesarstone website, as well as contributing to an episode of HGTV's Designer's Challenge. Nicole is also a member of the NKBA and is currently pursuing her certification as a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD).

JESSICA BEST, CKD
Jessica comes to Kitchen Studio with a background in graphic arts and a degree in Interior Design. After spending several years in the web design industry, she decided to move into a career that would allow her to be more hands-on with her designs, creating physical spaces instead of virtual ones. She has been with Kitchen Studio for three years, and loves working with clients to create their dream homes.

Besides her work in the Kitchen and Bath industry, Jessica was part of the reworking of NKBA's Professional Resource Library, creating many of the drawings and diagrams that appear in several of the books in the series. Jessica is also certified through the NKBA as a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD).

GABI SPERRY, CKD
She just celebrated her 5^th year at Kitchen Studio, and says they are "the best years of my life..." It's also her 8^th year in the industry. She received her Associates of Arts degree in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in December 1999. She is a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) and is currently in the process of becoming a Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD) with the National Kitchen and Bath Association.