Meet the Closet Works Team

Starting with The Closet Works in 1995 as an outside consultant, Barry officially joined the team as the production coordinator the following year. When a Design Consultant position became available 1998, he jumped at the chance to make the transition. Meeting with clients, getting to discuss their needs and desires for a specific space and then delivering something designed just for them is what he enjoys most. The ability to create order from chaos and to produce a finished product with care taken to make it both attractive and functional is a pleasure. Of his tenure, Barry says,” The Closet Works cares deeply about both its customers and its employees. That’s why a good number of the employees have been here for over 20 years. That’s why I’ve been here for over 20 years.”

After 31 years of exceptional service, Shelley is retiring and moving on to new adventures! During her time here, Shelley not only designed closets; she formed relationships. People who have worked with her never hesitate to share the fantastic experience they had and return to us time and time again. Her knowledge, skill, insight and attitude have always represented the company with integrity and superior service.
We thank her for decades of smart, functional and beautiful designs and delighted customers!

Joining The Closet Works in 1997 as an Installer gives Steve a unique perspective and well-rounded approach to design and problem resolution. Steve was promoted to the role of Installation Manager but eventually felt that the best fit for his skills, personal goals and interests was in becoming a Designer 9 years ago. His experience in the field working with the materials and new designs every day gives him a distinct edge in creating beautiful designs that can be installed with beautiful results.

An experienced interior and landscape designer with a fine arts education from Tisch School of the Arts at NYU and SMFA at Tufts, Boston, Kyle is a new and valuable addition to the design team. Working for years as a Certified Professional Organizer allows her to understand organizational needs and obstacles and how to solve them. She works closely with her clients to understand their vision, their space, their ideas, and their stylistic preferences. Her designs emphasize clean lines and strong geometry, working well in a range of contemporary, art deco and rustic design styles. Her goal is always to exceed expectations, leaving customers ecstatic about their completed project and dreaming about the possibilities for the next.

In the 20 years prior to working for The Closet Works, Sue sold furniture at Roche Bobois in the Philadelphia Marketplace, using her knowledge in furniture, kitchen and bath design and flooring. Sue acquired an entirely new set of skills in her work at The Closet Works for the last 6 years. Designing floorplans by finding the placement of units based on the available space with a focus on creating functional and beautiful room is what she considers most enjoyable in her work. The most rewarding part, she’ll tell you, is consulting with clients, fulfilling their needs and seeing customers delighted with the results.

In the decade prior to joining The Closet Works, Jenn designed porcelain, marble tile, and cabinet refacing concepts in the greater Philadelphia area. Throughout her career, she has cultivated diverse expertise ranging from Fiber Art (BFA, Tyler School of Art/Temple) and Color & Fashion Trend (dELiA*s) to Textile Design (MS, PhilaU), Kitchen & Bath (Garden State Tile), and Spatial Planning (NYAID). Expanding into closet design is a natural next step in her career, where she excels at creatively troubleshooting spaces using both technical and creative skill sets. She believes a transformed home profoundly affects its inhabitants, creating a positive impact for everyone involved.
When she is not improving homes, Jenn can be found on a roller derby flat track taking hits for the City of Brotherly Love.