Team

KAREN KASSEN, CMKBD

Karen Kassen is a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer, member of the NKBA and an Allied member of ASID. She and her husband, Joe, purchased Kitchens Unlimited in 1998. A graduate of Auburn University, with a B.S. in Interiors and Housing, she has been practicing kitchen and bathroom design in Memphis for over 30 years. Her work has been both locally and nationally published in publications such as Memphis Magazine, Fix Magazine, Interiors, Custom Home, Kitchen and Bath Business, and Kitchen and Bath Design News. In 2009, one of her local projects was featured in a short story commercial on HGTV and DIY network. Karen has also been the recipient of several statewide and national design awards including placing in the Caesarstone Dream Design Competition as well as being a regional winner in the Sub Zero Kitchen Design Contest. Karen, the Principal designer at Kitchens Unlimited, leads the design team by providing knowledge that comes from experience in the business as well as emphasizing the importance of continuing education and staying current with the latest trends and products. She presents her clients thoughtfully designed spaces, and rooms that are classic and timeless using quality products. Karen welcomes working with other professionals in the field such as interior designers, architects, contractors and builders to provide the best support for their clients. When not working on kitchens and bathrooms, Karen enjoys playing tennis, attending her son’s sporting events, cooking, and vacationing with her family. She is a member of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and also a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Memphis and served on the Board of Directors.

JACQUELYN CUMMINS, CKBD

Jacquelyn is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. In pursuing a design career, she opened the door to a world of creative thinking surrounded by like-minded people. Combining her love for all things food with an eye for composition and a keen attention to detail, she happily found her sweet spot in kitchen and bathroom design; and while at Memphis, her education and experience provided her with the passion and tools for developing sustainable designs, which she incorporates into her work at every opportunity.

In her spare time, Jacquelyn enjoys exploring all that her hometown has to offer, from discovering new restaurants in Midtown and Downtown, to browsing one of the many farmers’ markets or running a 5K in Shelby Farms Park. She also attends various meetings and gatherings that further her knowledge of design and local sustainable practices, always augmenting her education with experience that will inform and inspire her work long into the future.

AMANDA VOSS

Amanda graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. She began her career in Kitchen and Bath Design in Indianapolis. Soon after, she moved to the Memphis area and has grown to love the city. Amanda loves meeting the people of Memphis, who are a true melting pot of the world, with the business and industry that the area offers. For more than 20 years, Amanda continues to provide a space that functions well with great attention to detail by listening to the customer’s needs and wish list for their home. Her greatest satisfaction is hearing from her customers on how they enjoy the spaces she creates for years to come. In her spare time Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends. Amanda enjoys exploring Memphis and takes advantage of all the city has to offer.

ELLA LONG

Ella Long is a Design Assistant and Allied Member of ASID who appreciates every part of the design process and enjoys collaborating with others to bring design visions to life. Before joining Kitchen Unlimited, Ella studied Interior Design at The University of Alabama, graduating with a focus in Residential Design. With a background working in high end interiors & furnishings, she understands the importance of a space that is as functional as it is beautiful. Continuing education is very important to Ella in order to enhance her knowledge, keep current in design trends, and provide Kitchens Unlimited clients with the best service possible. When she’s not working, Ella enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring Memphis’ cultural, art, and food scenes, as well as painting & traveling.

Joe Kassen

A native of Dallas, Texas, Joe Kassen moved to Memphis after graduating from Springhill College with a BS in Accounting. Since 1999, as general manager of Kitchens Unlimited, he has taken on the responsibilities of managing and supervising projects, coordinating and scheduling our many sub- contractors and communicating on a daily basis with our clients as well tending to the day to day operations of the business. Joe has put together a fabulous team at Kitchens Unlimited of designers, installers, vendors and tradespeople that work together to ensure that our clients receive the best finished product while trying to provide a great experience throughout the duration of the project. His patience and communication skills are used each day to guide the team so that client satisfaction is the end result.  Joe has made Memphis home and is constantly working to make Memphis a better place. 

SUSAN DEHART

Susan enjoys working in a passionate and caring environment of professionals. With 30 years of business management experience, she keeps processes organized and operating smoothly. Her daily routine consist of accounting, purchasing, receiving, technical assistance, advertising and providing customers with superior service just to name a few. Native Memphian, she lives in Midtown and is happily married with one child. She has a passion for Pilates and loves spending time with her family dining, traveling and going on adventures with her Aussie, Kido. 

ALLI Malone

Alli Malone is a Nashville native. She’s a graduate from the University of Mississippi and began her career path in Dallas, TX working in the event design industry, where she honed her production, design, and organizational skills planning luxury events. Alli brings a positive energy to managing and optimizing her showroom operations. She ensures that every interaction with clients and professional relationships is seamless and executed to the fullest. Her love of people continues into her personal life, as she also enjoys spending time with her friends, her dog, and visiting her alma mater in Oxford, Mississippi.