Nicole Kenefic, RID
CO-Owner, ceo, Creative director
Graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2003 in Commercial Interior Design. Nicole has been working in the field of Commercial Interior Design with KDA Furniture & Interiors since 2003 specializing in Medical, Educational, Financial, Restaurant and Worship facilities. She has an extensive background in Optical Design. RMK Design Associates has partnered with KDA Furniture & Interiors for many years utilizing their expertise and design in custom furniture for projects nationally. In July of 2018 Nicole and her husband, Brian, became the new owners of RMK Design Associates.
Brian Kenefic
CO-Owner, COO
Brian joined the United States Marine Corps after high school and completed multiple combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He then graduated from International Business College with a degree in Accounting. Brian worked in various management roles with Wells Fargo Bank, Beacon Credit Union, and Wal-Mart while serving in the United States Marine Corps reserve. Brian purchased KDA with Nicole in December 2013 and came on full time in May of 2018. Brian retired from military service in April of 2019.
Abby Farlow
designer
Abby is from Fort Wayne, Indiana and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from Purdue University, West Lafayette. From a very young age Abby has always had a interest in Architecture and Design. Upon graduation Abby found opportunities in the financial industry and built up her customer service, multi tasking, and communication skills. Abby started with KDA in March of 2016, and works in all aspects of the company including design services, from concept to completion. In her spare time, Abby enjoys traveling, reading a good book, working out at the gym, and spending time with her husband Ryan and sons, Wolfgang and Bronson.
Diane Stayton
designer
Diane graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2002 with an Associate degree in Interior Design. Diane has been working in the Commercial Furniture since 1999, and joined the KDA team in November of 2019. In her free time, Diane enjoys mountain hiking across the United States. She also volunteers as a Crew Member for a local Hot Air Balloon Company, Wander-a-loft. Diane participated in the 2019 Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Festival.
Cassie Lee
Business development
Cassie graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising with a concentration in Marketing. Cassie has 20 years of Marketing and Business Development experience. She has lived in Chicago, LA, Winston-Salem, NC, and Charlotte all before moving back to Indiana! She has lived in Fort Wayne for the past 13 years and has three children: Mackenzie, Delaney, and Alex. Cassie has loved both the residential and commercial design industry for as long as she can remember. Cassie joined the KDA Team in January of 2024.
Brooklyn Hieber
DESIGNER
Brooklyn graduated with her degree in Interior Design from Purdue Fort Wayne in May 2024. She took part in a exchange program at the University of Georgia during her Sophomore year. During the summer of 2022 she was an intern at KDA and we are so excited to have her back as an on staff designer! Her love of design started when her parents built their home back in 2011, where she experienced the design process firsthand. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
Destiny Moore
DESIGNER
Destiny was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She graduated in May 2024 from Ball State University with her degree in Interior Design. Destiny has always had an interest in construction and design and took her first interior design class when she was in high school. She played volleyball most of her life, including her first year of college. In her free time, Destiny enjoys reading, traveling, and trying new exercise classes!
