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.
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.
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.
Jason Pogoloff
Designer
Jason is a custom designer with a passion for creating smart, functional solutions with a strong artistic presence. His award-winning work has been featured in 5280 Home, Luxe, and Crested Butte Magazine
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.
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
Nicole Cataldo
Project Manager