STAFF & DESIGNERS

CLAY LEAVELL

President/Owner

Just out of college with work experience in the construction industry, Clay realized his passion was kitchen and bathroom design. Clay enjoys working with homeowners and builders to create a functional and beautiful space. Clay feels fortunate to have a talented and committed staff that helps build client relationships, making the process to complete a project enjoyable. Clay helps oversee projects from the design phase to the final installation to ensure that clients are satisfied with their new space.

ANGELA BUCKLER

Accounts Manager

Angela graduated from Sullivan College in 2001 with her degree in Accounting and has been with Kitchen Concepts since its opening in 2004. Angela handles all accounting functions at Kitchen Concepts as well as service and scheduling. Outside of work, Angela enjoys spending time with her two wonderful daughters.

SARAH HUBBARD

Interior Designer

Sarah graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Art in Interior Design. With all the opportunities her degree allowed her, Sarah discovered her passion for kitchen and bath design. While working on her Bachelors's, Sarah started her career with Kitchen Concepts and has been with the company for over 13 years. From ordering to sales, Sarah really enjoys taking a client’s space and turning it into the heart of the home where their family can make many happy memories. Outside work Sarah is a wife and mother to two beautiful children.

SAMANTHA MANNING

Designer

Samantha Manning began her career studying interior design at Eastern Kentucky University. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 2001, Samantha had the opportunity to work in residential design before starting her 16-year career in kitchen and bath design. When Samantha is designing a kitchen or a bath, she is inspired to make the space functional and beautiful, while reflecting the homeowner's style. Samantha is a designer at heart and wants to make each space new and fresh. Samantha joined our design team at Kitchen Concepts in 2018. Outside of work Samantha is married and has two beautiful daughters. 

CINDY BALLINGER

COMING SOON

MITCH BLEVINS

Sales

Mitch began his career in kitchens in 1984 as a delivery driver and by 1990 entered sales and design. He has been with Kitchen Concepts since 2011 and absolutely loves it! The family we have created in the showroom as well as the personal relationships with clients over the years is the most rewarding part of what he does. Mitch has sold many builders over the years and now sells second-generation builders in their children. Honesty and integrity play a huge part in his success and his customers feel that from him. He can't imagine being anywhere but Kitchen Concepts. The opportunity for creativeness in his designs gets better with every new client and the team and family atmosphere is amazing.

DAWN BANNING

Designer

My love for design started when I was young. I wanted to rearrange my room, my Dad gave me a tape measure and some graph paper and told me I needed to have a plan first!


I earned my degree in Interior Design in 2000 at SUNY MCC in New York. I have been creating spaces to prepare and gather in ever since.


When I’m not at work I’m hanging out with my family and our 3 Boerboels.

GREG RAMEY

Designer

Greg is a native of Lexington. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, he began a career in the Kitchen and Bath industry in 1993. He has been with Kitchen Concepts since 2009 and is proud to be a part of this team of talented designers, installers, and delivery personnel.

MIKE OSBORNE

Retail

Mike had worked in a variety of areas in the home improvement retail industry for 10 years when in 2003 he was persuaded to try his hand at kitchen design and cabinet sales. Thirteen years later he enjoys, even more, the opportunity to work with clients and assist them with selections and design ideas for their build or remodel. Mike came to Kitchen Concepts in 2013, where he works as a kitchen design consultant. "I do feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to work here at Kitchen Concepts. We have a great staff, with many years of experience, and everyone works hard to make customer satisfaction a top priority." When not working, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. 

DEBORAH JONES

Designer

Deborah Jones has been a kitchen designer with Kitchen Concepts since July 2011. As a graduate of the University of Kentucky, Deborah was employed by an architectural firm in Austin, Texas. Upon returning to Lexington, Deborah's design skills have expanded to other industries. Deborah finds kitchen design a gratifying way to unite everyday functionality with beautiful surroundings. Kitchen Concepts provides the perfect environment for Deborah to meet the needs of her clients.

KIM WEST

Designer

Kim has specialized in kitchen and bath design for over 25 years. During her career in accounting, she was fortunate to be introduced to the kitchen and bath industry and has not looked back. Kim has also been involved with several Tour of Homes as well as The Tour of Remodeled Homes. She assists in order, following up with customers, design, and sales. Kim truly enjoys her career with Kitchen Concepts and considers it the perfect place to provide everything her clients need to make their kitchen and bath experience a dream come true. After work, Kim enjoys spending time with her family and at the local sportsman’s league.

TJ MILBURN

Sales Staff

TJ has been in and around the cabinet business since 1995. He started out as a delivery driver and then moved to make laminate countertops. After a brief stint away from the field, TJ started working at Kitchen Concepts. TJ is a designer and a project manager, making sure that the installers have what they need to get your job done quickly and accurately.

SAMMY REED

Delivery & Installation Team

DARREN LAFOE

Delivery & Installation Team

MICHAEL BOWLING

Delivery & Installation Team

TODD MILBURN

Delivery & Installation Team

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