Meet Our Team

As you make an investment in your home, and in the quality of time that you and your family spend at home, please know that Artisan Custom Closets has made an investment in our people.  People are the difference in the quality of our closets systems.  From our design consultants, installation professionals and engineering staff to every employee through our manufacturing facility we are investing in the people of our community to provide you with an experience that is second to none. 

Get to know us.  Here is a look at the people who are waiting to help you.

Lisa Carlquist

President

Artisan Custom Closets

Lisa has over sixteen years experience in the custom closet and storage industry.  She has created spaces for some of the most visible clients in Atlanta and has participated in many show homes including the Atlanta Magazine Dream Home and the Roswell Women's Show House.

Lisa takes a hands-on approach with all of the Artisan employees and is committed to 100% customer satisfaction.

Vicky Remole

Senior Designer

Artisan Custom Closets

Vicky brings more than 8 years of experience as a Closet and Storage Designer, along with a huge following of satisfied and loyal customers in the metro Atlanta area. Vicky has developed great expertise in designing Custom Closet and Storage solutions, whether it’s a simple linen closet or the most elegant dream closet. What Vicky loves most about her work is the ability to bring peace and order to her customer’s lives, making for a “life changing experience. Vicky loves to cook and spending time with her friends and family.

Cathy Davis

Senior Designer

Artisan Custom Closets

Evelyn Olah

Senior Design Consultant

Artisan Custom Closets

Evelyn comes to Artisan with over 20 years experience in Interior Architectural Space Planning for New Construction, Renovations and Interior Design.  Her training began in Naples Florida where she managed an impressive volume of award winning interior specifications for locally and nationally recognized builders, developers, architects and interior design firms.  She continued her passion for design in Atlanta while managing Evelyn Olah Home Interiors, where for six years, she focused exclusively on new construction specifications for homes in the $1.5 million to $5 million price range.  Today, you will find Evelyn in closets all over the metro area, where for the last 6 years she has been advising homeowners and builders on how to maximize their homes storage and function, while also keeping in mind budget and style.  Evelyn thrives on a job well done and a satisfied customer.  Courteous customer service, with attention to detail, is a standard of quality she insists on. 

Madeleine Polan

Senior Design Consultant

Artisan Custom Closets

Madeleine Polan joins Artisan Custom Closets with a strong background in Interior Design.  A graduate of National Teacher's College in Evanston, Illinois, and a graduate of Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago, an affiliate ASID designer, and 30 years experience as a working interior designer in the furniture/organization field gives credibility to Madeleine's skills with closet organizational systems.  Madeleine and her husband are residents of Atlanta, Georgia, for the past 15 years.  She has worked for several design companies specializing in closet systems during her residence in Georgia.   

Bob Kammerer

Senior Designer

Artisan Custom Closets

Teresa Safranek

Senior Designer

Artisan Custom Closets

Teresa brings 14 years of space and design planning experience for commercial as well as residential clients to Artisans. Her clients remark how she can take their space from “ordinary to extraordinary”! Having owned an office supply company for 10 years, Teresa has the expertise to guide commercial clients to design the office of their dreams. What Teresa loves most about her work is how she makes people happy! The end result removes the chaos and clutter and brings relaxation and peace of mind. “I am thrilled to be working for such a creative and innovative company!” Teresa also serves on the Board of Directors of NAPO-GA, National Association of Professional Organizers, and the 50+ Council of the Home Builders Association Georgia Chapter.

Vicky Fox

Designer

Artisan Custom Closets

Rachel Barich

Engineering Manager

Artisan Custom Closets

Mayuri Patel

Design Engineer

Artisan Custom Closets

Mayuri has over fourteen years of experience in Design and Space Planning.  Seven of those years have been exclusively devoted to the custom closet industry.  With a degree in Interior Design, Mayuri has the education, experience and knowledge to create and design plans for a variety of projects.  Mayuri brings a great deal of technical expertise and drafting experience to the Artisan Custom Closet team.  She works closely with all of our Design Consultants to provide detailed design specifications, three dimensional drawings and technical data on custom projects. 

Heather Terrell

Design Engineer

Artisan Custom Closets

Bill Barrett

Purchasing Manager

Artisan Custom Closets

Rene' Merritt

Office Manager

Artisan Custom Closets

David Machowski

Installer

Artisan Custom Closets

Jeremy Wisneski

Installer

Artisan Custom Closets

Jeremy brings over 10 years of closet installation experience to Artisan Custom Closets.  His prior experience as a trim carpenter has truly enhanced his ability to execute every detail of your custom closet design, and make the "custom closet experience" streamlined and flawless.  Jeremy says "over the past ten years, I have seen closets change dramatically."  A simple shelf and rod system has evolved into elaborate space saving solutions including elegant wood stained and trimmed, floor based, closet systems.  Jeremy's favorite project was working on a Habitat for Humanity home in Atlanta. 

Brian Nadeau

Senior Install Professional

Artisan Custom Closets

Brian brings his 14 years of custom closet installation experience to Artisan.  Arriving from Maine in 1997, Brian who's 10 years in the construction industry gave him the tools to merge into the closet industry.  We never had anything like this a home, so when I started installing closets, I put everything I had into learning all there was about them.  Times have changed over the years, we have so many colors to choose from and so many accessories to bring to the customer to give them that true "custom" closet.  Even with all the additions we are still able to install your closet in a short amount of time.  This means that you'll be able to enjoy your new closets without all the hassle of having people in your house for days.  Truth is, you probably won't even notice that we are there.  I have been fortunate to be able to be a part of some local celebrities closet installs, but when I'm a part of your install, you are the celebrity that day.  I will give your install every bit as much attention as any celebrity has received.  I look forward to seeing the look on every customer's face when they get their "dream" closet installed. 

David Garner

Installer

Artisan Custom Closets

Billy Hageman

Installer

Artisan Custom Closets

Victor Benitez

Installer

Artisan Custom Closets