Meet the TKS Team

MBA Finance University of Chicago, B.A. Finance Indiana University. 30 years experience in Finance and Accounting.

Research driven, always up for a challenge, problem solver, like to find a solution and move forward.

Listen to an idea or issue needing work and come up with an innovative solution.

Travel, dinners out with family, golf, skiing and of course poker tournaments whenever time allows.

B.A. in Interior Design from the Art Institute; eight years combined experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential design; team lead for multiple design projects for non-profit organizations in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic; LEED AP certified.

Relationship builder, collaborative, solution-driven, and detail-oriented.

Working collaboratively with clients to help them maximize the functionality of their space while helping to identify and compliment their personal aesthetic.

Long walks, visiting new cafes and tea shops, exploring the city's architecture, Netflix binging, and spending time with her kids.

B.A in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design. Over 20 years in the design industry with experience that ranges from high-end interior furnishings to European imported cabinetry and furniture. Primarily focused on custom kitchen and bath design.

Collaborative, creative, passionate, honest, and a good problem-solver.

Darci's design method of form follows function mixed with the ability to listen and connect with her clients is essential in creating balanced curated spaces.

Getting outdoors, snuggling up with a coffee and a good design book, family movie nights with her husband and four kids.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Three years of experience as an architectural surveyor and drafter serving various hospital systems. Lifelong exposure to residential design through family's construction business.

Classic, storyteller, committed to being authentic, passionate, and always willing to try something new.

Strives to find a balance between structure and spontaneity, and loves creating with color & comfort in mind.

Reading books about true crime and paranormal phenomena, going camping, and experimenting with her cooking.

Graduated from IADT Chicago in 2008, working at a variety of boutique residential design firms in the city before joining the TKS team in 2023. Drawing inspiration from her family, Vanessa’s grandfather was a metalworker in El Salvador and her mother consistently decorating and watching home makeover shows definitely played a part in her love design.

Passionate about design and a hard worker who is committed to a project from start to finish

Bringing client's ideas to life in drawings, mixing different textures, clean lines and color to make a project stand out.

Always up for a good estate sale, walks with Salem, and going to the art museum, symphony, or local bar.

BA in Telecommunications from Indiana University. Over 20+ years of experience in marketing – from planning events to website development to digital marketing. Worked in a variety of industries but loves being back in the interiors space.

Classic, polished but approachable, detail oriented, always looks for the silver lining and loves a good laugh.

Organization – maybe to a fault, realizing people matter most, and anticipating what people need or want before they do.

Travel junky, trying new things, taking the road less traveled, spending time with family and friends and dance parties with her daughter.

B.A. in English from DePaul, with a background in theater. 5 years of experience as the private event coordinator for a well known Chicago chef's restaurants, as well as his home.

Always willing to get the job done and wants to see everyone happy. Hard working, fun-loving, empathetic to everyone's needs.

Pays attention to the personal details, in order to elevate the client experience.

Teaching a cardio dance class, directing kid's theater, loves to travel and share new experiences with her two children and husband.

Graduated with a B.A. in Communications with a minor in photography from Purdue University. Experiences include working at a Chicago radio station in the marketing and promotions department, and several years as a project manager for a graphic design company.

Team player always willing to help out where needed, focus on team needs and outcomes, tries to find the fun in every situation.

Pays attention to project details helping to get final touches in place in order to exceed clients expectations.

Traveling, being crafty, DIY projects with her husband, staying active and managing the chaos of her three children and dog.

Bachelor of Architecture from Ball State University. Construction Project management experience for the last 15 years within a university with additional experience in hospitality and architectural design firms.

Contemporary with a splash of modern. Above all, must be functional. Love to design my own spaces that can be rearranged on a whim for a refresh.

I’ve never met a space I didn’t want to organize. Multi-tasker and problem solver. Straight forward, but always listening, thinking it through…researching…asking questions to be informed. I can always learn something from those that I am around.

Travel with my husband and kids including visiting national parks, hiking and the occasional ski slope (preferably out West). Weekends spent on the sideline of a soccer pitch, visiting with family and friends, or relaxing at home.