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As Indiana's first board tested Certified Kitchen and Certified Bathroom designer, Michael was among the first group of 13 designers in the nation to receive the Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer designation. He and Carol, his wife of
37 years, have been designing kitchens and baths since 1974. Mike and Carol started Kitchens by Teipen in January 1988. They worked from their home for 2 1/2 years until the business's growth required they establish a more visible presence in a showroom.
Now enjoying his 33rd year as a designer, Mike’s goal remains consistent: “To improve the quality of each client’s living standards by empowering them to make informed choices from the best possible design concepts, products and services, tailored within their investment range, so their finished product is as personalized as your signature.”
Mike’s work has been published in a number of national magazines; he has been a national design finalist 38 times and won numerous awards, including a 3rd place in the 2004 NKBA competition, category “Other Rooms.” He is currently president of the Indiana State Chapter of the
NKBA.
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Having worked hand-in-hand with her husband Mike for many years, Carol truly knows the ins and outs of the cabinetry industry. She completed both NKBA Basic Kitchen and Bath Design courses, and received an NKBA design award for a fireplace/entertainment center unit.
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Since 1998, Jennifer has coordinated the construction schedule, including the organization of electricians, plumbers, carpenters and contractors. She works directly with the client to ensure that all of their questions are met; her goal is to make sure that the client is not forced to “be the contractor” and take care of unnecessary issues. Jennifer loves the building and construction industry because of the satisfaction she gets from the finished product—a pleased client.
She has been involved in several remodels that have won national design awards and been published in national magazine. Having recently completed the construction of her own custom home, Jennifer has a greater understanding of the management process. “A project is like a very large puzzle,” she says. “All the pieces must fit in order to see the beautiful picture.”
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A designer for Kitchens by Teipen since 1993, Rick has always considered the client his number one priority. Always accommodating, Rick happily meets with clients on the job site in the evening or on weekends to address any questions. He works side-by-side with contractors to ensure each client’s satisfaction and completion of their dream design.
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A graduate of Purdue University, Kristen believes that it is very important to live in your home for a while before you start re-designing it. “This way you have a feel for how you live in the home now, what works and what doesn’t work.” Having focused on kitchen and bath design for the past seven years, the first kitchen that Kristen designed won a national award. She has since had several kitchens published in national magazines and won awards in the NKBA National Design Competition.
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Having graduated with a degree in interior design from Indiana State University, an
NKBA-accredited school, in May 2003, Erin began work as a design assistant at Kitchens by Teipen in July 2003. She assists the designers by completing hand-drawn and computer perspectives and floor plans, as well as pricing. During the initial process, Erin visits the job site to assist with measurements and get a feel for the existing space, which aids in the design of the new kitchen.
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As Mike’s sister, Lisa joined the company more than 15 years ago when he was designing and selling kitchens from his home. While helping with phones, typing and bookkeeping, she attended the NKBA’s Kitchen Design School. She now spends her time supporting the design staff in pricing, drafting and ordering.
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