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Bathroom Renovation Team – Bathroom remodeling.

We’re fun and creative. Resourceful and skilled. Detailed and thoughtful. And together, we comprise a first-class staff of remodeling professionals who are ready to create a stunning bathroom for you. Our Bathroom Renovation Team is happy to assist in planning your bath remodel.


Jim McCoy, President and CEO

Jim's career in management and business development has spanned 25 years. For more than six years, Jim has been at the helm of The Kitchen Guild, The Fairfax Interiors Group and BathExpress as President and CEO of these companies. During his tenure, the firm was selected by INC. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing, privately-held firms in the United States and was the fastest-growing design and remodeling firm in the INC 500. (INC. Magazine - Sept. 2006) When not in one of the Kitchen Guild or BathExpress showrooms, Jim enjoys traveling, training for marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks as well as boating and spending time with his three children and Labrador retriever.

 

Mary Amos, Interior Designer, Allied Member, ASID

Mary has almost 20 years of experience in the interior decorating / design field. She is an expert color consultant for paint colors, fabric colors and wall coverings. She is also a knowledgeable expert in reupholstery and antique furniture of the American period. She is the resident guru when it comes to the wall covering books in the Bath Express library due to her vast knowledge of their contents. She also designs beautiful and unique window treatments using trims and fabrics effectively. Mary is an avid collector of Americana and Shaker furniture and has won numerous awards for her decorative oil paintings.


Trish Cox, Accountant

Trish Cox grew up living in two states: Virginia and New Hampshire, eventually settling in Loudoun County, VA. She attended Strayer University and has more than 12 years experience in accounting, specializing in the construction/remodeling industry. Trish feels she is well-suited for accounting because of the many challenges it presents that allow her to put her problem solving skills to the test.


Lina Gichinga, Kitchen & Bathroom Designer

Lina has been working in the design field for more than 15 years. A native of Kenya, she attained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from The Savannah College of Art & Design, in Savannah, GA. Her extensive travel through Africa & Europe lends international flair & sophistication to her design projects, many which have been featured in numerous design publications over the years. After nine years of working at MBA Design, a firm specializing in custom kitchen, bath & millwork design for select high-end residential projects in Cleveland & Akron, OH, Lina has relocated to the Washington, D.C. metro area. She continues her love of travel & exploration of the fine arts.


Charlotte Gordon, Kitchen and Bathroom Designer

Charlotte hails from the state of Washington. She grew up in Bellevue and headed east to attend Syracuse University, in New York State. She earned B.S. degrees in both Marketing and Entrepreneurship. While at Syracuse, Charlotte held an internship as a consultant for a publishing company.
Charlotte moved to "the other Washington" after graduation and joined The Kitchen Guild as the Washington, D.C. Showroom Manager. She has always been interested in design and remodeling and enjoys managing the showroom and assisting designers. Charlotte enjoys running, going out with friends and spending time with her 4 lb. dog named Bauer.


Mary Jo Jackson, Regional Showroom Manager

Mary Jo has worked for the company off and on since 1996. A graduate of Roanoke College with a B.A. in English, she enjoys running, reading, cooking and keeping up with her two sons.





Daven Loy, Carpenter Trainee

Daven is a native Northern Virginian. He graduated from Potomac High School and has been in the remodeling field ever since. He comes from a long line of skilled carpenters involved in all phases of home remodeling. Daven says that what keeps him interested and excited about his work is taking part in a project from the demolition to completion. He and his wife are busy at home in Centerville raising their five children. Daven is an avid Washington Redskins fan and enjoys fishing and the beach.


Shane Masters, Production Manager

Prior to joining the company, Shane owned his own carpentry and painting business for five years. His jovial personality and upbeat nature make him loved by our clients and requested back many times. When not working he enjoys fishing, camping and any kind of sporting activities with his three sons. He is an active volunteer in scouting and sports leagues in the community of Herndon where he lives.



Mike McCarty

Mike has been in the building industry for more than fifteen years and has specialized in kitchen and bath design and remodeling since 2001. With interest in architecture and smart building, Mike looks at all of his projects from a design aspect of making sure that the final outcome will bring the homeowners years of enjoyment. When he is not designing, Mike likes to spend time with his wife and two daughters (ages 2 and 4). Other interests include cooking healthy, working outdoors and making a better life for his family.


Bob McDonald, Lead Carpenter

Bob grew up in Barnesville, PA, the son of a General Contractor and home remodeler. He has been doing wood working and home improvements for as long as he can remember. Bob holds a degree in Broadcasting and Communications from Mansfield University in Mansfield, PA. He has experience in both exterior and interior home improvement. Bob relocated to Centreville, Virginia to be closer to his fiancée. He is father to two children and loves video games, building computers and watching movies.


Johnny Pardo, Carpenter

Johnny moved to the United States with his family from their native Bolivia. He graduated from Annandale High School where he played varsity soccer. He attended the Gibbs Business School is currently training to become a Lead Carpenter. Johnny loves remodeling and hopes to continue in the field. In his spare time, Johnny lives and breathes SOCCER, both as a fan and as a player. He plays on several teams in the area and lives in Annandale, VA.


Ron Pardo, Carpenter

Ron has been expertly remodeling kitchens for more than 4 years. He especially enjoys installing quality cabinetry because it requires an eye for detail and to Ron, it’s all about the details! He can handle any project be it tiling, light plumbing or small electrical jobs. He enjoys his work very much. On the weekends Ron plays soccer, watches sports on T.V. and says he would like to go see more movies. He is a wonderful asset to the Kitchen Guild Carpentry team.


Vicki Paul, Kitchen and Bathroom Designer

Vicki has a Bachelors of Science degree in Interior Design from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in Indiana, PA. With her attention to detail, Vicki enjoys working closely with clients to help customize the space to best reflect the clients’ personality. Vicki resides in Alexandria, VA. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys traveling to Pittsburgh to visit her family and spending time with her two dogs, Porter and Sadie. Her hobbies include interior decorating and visiting the many works of Frank Lloyd Wright.


Christy Sproles, Showroom Assistant

Christy is a Virginia Beach native who loves the ocean. She graduated from Radford University with a Fashion Merchandising degree in May of 2005. After several years experience in the clothing retail world, Christy transitioned to the design industry to experience a much more rewarding career path. In her spare time Christy likes to visit friends and family and spend time with her dog Tank.


Tiffany Taft, Kitchen and Bathroom Designer, AKBD

Tiffany holds degrees in civil/environmental engineering and public policy. Her interest in and concern for the environment led her to obtain accreditation as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professional from the U.S. Green Building Council. After many years working in this field, she decided her true passion was design, so she studied and became certified in the Kitchen and Bath field. Tiffany is an experienced project manager who focuses on the details that make her customers happy. Tiffany prides herself on customer service skills that she developed in years of work as a consultant. She uses her broad and varied background to create a functional and unique kitchen or bath for your home. Tiffany resides in Annandale with her husband and canine child. They are currently remodeling their home, including a kitchen and three baths.


Angie Wasmer, Design Associate

Angie is the Kitchen Guild’s resident Wahoo! A graduate of the University of Virginia with a BA in Psychology, Angie is currently attending Marymount University pursuing a Master’s Degree in Interior Design. After several years in the Human Resources department of a large Washington-area consulting firm, Angie is excited to be putting her course work to use at The Kitchen Guild. When Angie isn't studying or attending classes, she enjoys working out, visiting family, and hanging out with friends.


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