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Gail Bolling

Gail Bolling

Owner/Designer

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Gail has more than 20 years of design experience and several of her kitchens have been featured in both local and national publications. As co-owner of The Kitchen Company she is involved in all aspects of the business but her greatest joy comes from working with her clients to create a kitchen that is perfectly suited for them. For Gail each job is unique but the goals are the same: to help the client create a kitchen that is functional, timeless and elegant; to avoid errors and mistakes; to complete the project on time and on budget; and to add value to the home. She knows that she has accomplished these goals when her clients tell her that they love their new kitchen and would not change a thing. It is especially satisfying when a client returns for their second or third kitchen and they tell her that it was the kitchen that sold their home. Gail has undergraduate degrees in psychology and education and an MBA from The University of Denver. When she is not designing she enjoys cooking, skiing with her husband, riding and caring for her horse.
John Fecke

John Fecke

Owner/Designer

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John joined his father, who founded The Kitchen Company, where he learned the kitchen design business from the ground up. His father instilled business values and client service standards to always provide honest feedback, appropriate design and good value. For over 30 years he has designed projects of varying complexities and has confidently guided clients through every step. John works hard to design kitchens that are truly a good investment and often exceed his client’s expectations with a kitchen that not only enriches their quality of life but also the value of their home. This type of client interaction is what brings clients and their friends and families back again and again over the years. In John's free time he is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, skiing and traveling with his wife and two daughters.
Ron Fisher

Ron Fisher

Designer

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Ron has been designing interiors and kitchens for over 25 years. Throughout his career, Ron has always had an affinity for working with people. Early on he was a professional chef that developed the Yale University academic dining program, after which his entrepreneurial spirit lead him to open three furniture stores throughout New Haven and Fairfield Counties. Ron's passion for cooking and love of beautiful design was an obvious move for him to join The Kitchen Company where he works through every detail with clients to design functional and beautiful kitchens. Outside of work Ron can be found cooking for friends at home or hiking and antiquing around Litchfield County.
John McMillen

John McMillen

General Manager

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John has worked with The Kitchen Company since 1991 and is one of the most integral parts of our team. He has a pulse on each project from start to finish; whether it is interacting with clients, working with designers, scheduling installations and ordering from our various suppliers. John believes that customer service is the most important part of the kitchen remodeling process and prides him self on building the clients trust to ensure that each project exceeds their expectations. John has a BA in Accounting from Albertus Magnus College. When not in the office he can be found singing in the recording studio or walking the streets in New York’s theatre district enjoying a Broadway show.
Natasha Rappa

Natasha Rappa

Designer

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Natasha studied Interior Design at FIT in Manhattan before deciding she wanted to shift her attention to kitchens and bathrooms. She has worked with many custom and semi-custom cabinet lines, recommending the best fit for her clients and helping them to stay in budget. Her extensive knowledge of the design industry along with her residential construction background ensures your project will run smoothly from start to finish.
Rachel Madej

Rachel Madej

Design Assistant

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Rachel started as an intern at The Kitchen Company, working on social media and drafting, and has now become an invaluable member of the team. From working on plans to ordering parts and everything in between, they support our designers and keeps things organized. Rachel has a BA in Interior Design from Paier College of Art and their own successful illustration business. When not in the office you can find them sketching at their desk with their cat or sipping an oat-milk latte at a local coffee shop.
Jaylyn Council

Jaylyn Council

Design Intern

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Jaylyn is an intern and aspiring designer, studying Interior Design at Paier College of Art. She is devoted to gaining real-world experience by participating in design team meetings, computer-aided drafting, helping with social media, and collaborating with all of our experienced designers. Jaylyn's incredible work ethic and passion for design makes her one of the most valuable members of our team.

 

 

What Our Clients Say

 

I cannot imagine going through my massive kitchen renovation without the support of Gail from The Kitchen Company. Any minor issues that came up, Gail took care of immediately. I cannot say enough great things about our experiences with Gail and The Kitchen Company.

 

– Emily C (Facebook)

 

John and crew did an unbelievable job on our kitchen renovation. It still looks great and fresh nearly 16 years later.

 

– Janet C (Houzz)

 

From our first meeting we knew right away this was the kitchen design company we wanted for our kitchen. Julie Heussner was wonderful and very attentive.  She made our kitchen remodel a priority and went far above what we expected.

 

– Amanda K (Yelp)

 

Our designer, Ron Fisher, was a wealth of knowledge. There were no surprises along the way from an installation or monetary standpoint because he took the time in the kitchen design process to get to know us and what we really wanted.

 

– Gbeana (Houzz)

 

We felt so comfortable with Helen and Kitchen Company. Every suggestion Helen made was based on our interest. It is now 5 months since the work was completed and there are absolutely no issues. We are very happy that we found Helen and the Kitchen Company.

 

- Mini K (Houzz)

 

Everyone we worked with was patient, professional and consumer-sensitive. They answered all emails promptly and took us through the process step-by-step without pressuring us into decisions. The design was fabulous and we felt like they took their time with many revisions until it was perfect. Every company/person they recommended for plumbing, electrical and countertops were wonderful as well. I came to trust that they were really looking out for our best interests and wanted us to be completely satisfied with the completed project.

 

– Lori H (Houzz)

 

We had gotten an estimate from a big box retailer before we went to The Kitchen Company and the "big box retailer" prices were actually higher. We were very focused on keeping to our budget and they were very mindful and helped us stick to it. We would highly recommend The Kitchen Company to everyone.

 

– Kim K (Facebook)