Designers

Mikal Otten

Owner, Designer

Mikal pushes the boundaries of kitchen design and seeks out unexpected, elegant solutions to practical problems. He excels at balancing the technical with the creative, and the result is something unique, stunning and functional. He credits his father with fueling his passion for kitchen design. Mikal’s unique approach and perspective help him see beyond the confines of measurements and space plans. He develops a vision for each kitchen that takes on a rich life and story of its own.

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Marcus Otten

Designer

Marcus approaches his work with the following belief: “Quality is never an accident. It is the result of intention, effort, direction and execution.” That level of dedication is evident in each of his projects.

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Paul Anderson

Designer

Paul joins the EKD team with nearly 30 years of experience within the luxury kitchen design industry. From operations, to design and manufacturing – he is well versed in each aspect of kitchen design.

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Eric Parlin

Designer

As an NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), and after working with Colorado kitchen clients for over 20 years, Eric Parlin has learned how to apply established, proven design principles to accommodate the unique needs of each client.

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Our Team

Lisa Otten
Partner, Controller 

Lisa is the glue that truly keeps EKD running like an incredibly well-oiled machine. While Lisa manages EKD’s operations from IT to logistics, she’s also co-founder of EKD, along with her husband Mikal.

With lifelong roots in the industry, Lisa is committed to strengthening and pushing the EKD team in all endeavors.

Mel Karlson
Project Manager

With over 20 years of experience as a Project Manager in high-end kitchen design firms, Mel is dedicated to bringing the designer’s vision to life.  She oversees the EKD team of Project Managers who are all focused on excellence, client service and providing a truly exquisite experience to our clients.

Donovan Schoenrock
Project Manager

Donovan, with years of installation experience prior to becoming a project manager, has a unique and thorough understanding of the details it takes to make a kitchen exquisite.  This knowledge allows Donovan to engineer complex and unique designs that function.

Wayne Flax
Field Operations Manager 

In typical EKD fashion, Wayne has an eye for detail. Having worked in both commercial and residential spaces, Wayne has touched everything from sales and design, to production and installation. Wayne finds the most rewarding part of his job is when he is able to bring a project to fruition and knows his team has done amazing work. He enjoys heading out to any professional sporting event and loves crafting wood furniture in his shop at home.

Russell Otten
Operations Manager

Ben Timmons
Project Manager

Carlos Caballero
Project Manager