Ronald A. Purcio, President, C.K.D.:

Inspired by his Grandfather, an Italian Stone Mason, and Carpenter in upstate NY, Ron learned to appreciate good design and great craftsmanship. He went on to study engineering and served in the United States Air Force. After service, he started a cabinetry business in Rochester, NY and later moved it to Colorado. Over the years, Ron’s philosophy of taking good care of his clients has created the company motto “Clients for Life”. This has been exemplified by not only his return customer base, but also his desire to seek out products on the cutting edge of technology, and create striking designs for spaces that meet and exceed the needs and functionality requested by those clients. During his 40+ years of the kitchen and bath business his passion and love still remains paramount in his everyday business decisions and life.

Debbie Harte, Controller and C.F.O.:

Debbie, having grown up on an Iowa farm, learned early in life to appreciate the benefits of good work ethics and to understand how nature plays a part in everything we do. When you combine hard labor and good organizational skills, life will bless you in any endeavor. Prior to Styles, Debbie has had a long career in finance, from Ford Motor Co, to Coca Cola, to Flextronics. Debbie now wears many hats within the Styles Company. She handles the finances for the company, the human resources, and marketing decisions. Energy and excitement exude from Debbie’s face when she can brighten someone’s day.

Carrie Harte, Vice-President, Estimator, and Purchaser:

Carrie has been with Styles for over five years. Carrie attended Colorado University in Boulder, CO to study Electrical Engineering. She then worked as an estimator for 6 years in the corporate offices of Flextronics, a world-wide contract electronics manufacturer. Her work with them took her from Boulder, CO to Hong Kong, China. She holds a Light-Commercial General Contractors license, and is NFI (National Fireplace Institute) Certified for Gas appliances. This gives her the tools to play an important part in any facet of the company. Carrie coordinates all contracts, purchasing, and job scheduling. She is part of the family and hopes to continue the business for generations to come.

Stuart Rader, Designer/Sales:

Stuart’s passion for design and woodworking spans over 35 years and is still burning strong. After leaving UCLA his senior year anxious to start his career as a woodworker, he took a position as a furniture maker’s assistant on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, CA. Years later, he opened his own shop that grew into a small furniture factory serving only the Interior Design trade. Through the years, Stuart earned his CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) and has become well versed in hard surface flooring, lighting, decorative plumbing, and has designed in over 15 national and European cabinet lines. He has also worked as a formal product knowledge trainer to designers on design principals, styles, and fixed finishes. Stuart’s Design Philosophy: “I am dedicated to giving the client a design tailored to their unique sensibilities. I have the ability to articulate for the client what they may know in their hearts but can’t quite translate into a holistic kitchen or bath design. Attention to proportion and detailing is what makes good design and that attention is an obsession for me.” I can’t imagine not being involved in all the layers of a kitchen and bath project. That is what makes it challenging and fun. It’s the visual and textural interaction of the layers that make the new kitchen living space a dynamic expression of the client’s personal vision and my abilities as a designer.

Susanna Goldstein, Designer/Sales:

Susanna’s passion for design showed up at an early age as she enhanced her family’s home by adding color and textures. With a desire to expand her natural talents she earned her B.A. in Interior Design from Ursuline College, Pepper Pike Ohio, in 1995. She has shared her love of design as an accomplished Kitchen and Bath Designer, serving clients of high-end design studios. Professionally she is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). To further her personal development she recently completed the Anthony Robbins Mastery University. Her work was recognized in articles published by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Northern Ohio Live and Cleveland Jewish News. Susanna finds great pleasure in bringing beauty and joy into her own environment with landscape gardening, artistic painting and creative cooking. Susanna’s Design Philosophy: “I believe great design begins with surveying the space, looking for the greatest possibilities to create the environment that my client will love. I believe it‘s imperative to gather information in order to clearly understand your preferences so that we can create a space that expresses your individual spirit. I apply the principals of, form follows function, to create an exceptional environment which can best serve with purpose. During the process of designing, I like to share samples of imagery, color, texture, proportion, balance and light to achieve the look and feel of your proposed space. I am always involved through the installation to ensure that we realize the desired outcome of the distinctive new room. Keeping the design process fun is primary to the enjoyment of creativity. “

Rita Byers, Marketing Director:

Since graduating from the University of Iowa in 2005 with a degree in both Communications Studies and Studio Art with a concentration in 3_D design, Rita has been involved in different areas of the design field. As a lighting designer, she used many computer programs, including AutoCAD, to create both architectural and decorative lighting layouts and client packages as well as continually searching for new products. The tools and product knowledge she gained from the fixed finish materials focus during her junior interior designer position, has also been a great resource while transitioning into kitchen and bath design. Rita’s passion for learning and design will continue to push her to gain product knowledge while assisting in space design, managing the showroom, and creating marketing tools. Her cheerful attitude, bright smile and willingness to help is sure to take Rita far in this industry.

Amy Pierce, Showroom Manager/Design Coordinator

Amy comes to us from Atlanta where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Georgia State University in 1998. Amy later opened her own firm in conjunction with her family’s furniture business in Atlanta. Growing up in the business has given her the tools she needs to provide excellent support in both management and design. She has a variety of styles; however, it is more of her “chic” pared down projects that have earned her several publications in recent years. Amy maintained an Allied membership with ASID 1998-2007 and plans to now join the Colorado chapter. Amy joins our team as Showroom Manager and will assist when needed in the area of design. She looks forward to progressing in the kitchen and bath field and a promising career with Styles.

Matt Lawrence, Design Assistant:

Matt is a recent graduate from Alexandria Technical College in Minnesota where he received a degree in Interior Design with a concentration in Kitchen & Bath Design. While in school, he gained many accolades, such as winning the TOTO Most Outstanding Student Award, taking second place nationally in the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) Charette Competition with his kitchen display. He also served as the Minnesota NKBA Student Chapter President, and passed the AKBD (Associated of Kitchen and Bath Design) exam. Since coming to Styles, Matt has been assisting full time in designs for clients through both 2-D and 3-D computer programs. In the future, Matt would like to become both a CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) and CBD (Certified Bath Designer) as well as work his way into a Lead Designer position.