Meet Our Team
Don’t worry about designers creating plans that do not work for you and your budget or corner-cutting contractors.
Our design-build firm is one expert team who loves what they do and works seamlessly together.
Nick Kornea
CEO/president
From building legos to becoming a carpenter’s apprentice at age 14, Nick’s passion has always been to envision and then create. Now, he gets to design, transform spaces and build people’s dream homes, what could be better than that?
Joanna Kornea
Coo
Joanna’s keen intuition, attention to detail, and expertise keeps everything running smoothly and everyone happy at LBK. She and her husband, Nick, are parents to the office entertainer, Sophia, who loves to sing and dance at the office on days off of school.
Jessica Agosto
Design Build COnsultant
Jessica is a cum laude graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, earning her second degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Both creative and analytical, her acumen led to an exciting career path spanning two decades in corporate fashion, residential interiors and entrepreneurship before joining the LBK family. She is a critical thinker and draws from career expertise when connecting with clients to understand their project needs and consulting them through the home remodeling process. With a passion for impacting people, it brings her great joy being an instrument in helping clients achieve their dreams!
Michael Kern
Design Build COnsultant
As a New Jersey native, I discovered my passion for home remodeling during the renovation of our first home in Warminster, PA. This experience led me to shift my career to the design and build sector, where I now help homeowners bring their dream spaces to life. With over a decade of experience in client relations, I use my expertise to connect with customers and deliver exceptional results
Julie D'Arcangelo
Lead Designer
This über creative, mama of two brings so much talent to the design team! From weekly redecorating her childhood bedroom to commercial spaces, Julie can do it all! She gets giddy seeing her designs come alive for her amazing clients.
Dustin George
Designer
Dustin is an Interior Design professional with experience working in both residential and commercial spaces. Dustin’s multidisciplinary approach to design means that he is adept at planning spaces, selecting finishes, and designing custom millwork for a multitude of projects, and is always up for a challenge. Whether you’re updating a bathroom, or renovating your entire home, Dustin is excited to learn about your design needs and to collaborate with his vibrantly talented teammates to create the beautiful and unique spaces you’re dreaming of.
Victoria Martin
Selections Coordinator
Kathleen Villarin
Selections Coordinator
Kathleen is a Warrington native, but graduated with an Interior Design degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. She has always been drawn to the arts and creativity and now gets to apply her creativity on the LBK team.
Beth
Gallagher
Controller
This boss lady keeps the lights on and everyone paid! She not only works with a bunch of designers and builders all day long but has completed her own major home remodeling project!
Jordyn Gaber
Office Manager
As an experienced office administrator with a creative background, Jordyn is excited to be a part of the LBK team! She combines her administrative experience and creative background to bring efficiency and organization to our team, and our customers, as well as a fresh look to operations. Outside of work, her creativity only continues with her many crafts and work in theatre, specifically with wardrobe and SFX makeup!
Maria
Pollina
Project Coordinator
Maria enjoys every aspect of the building and remodeling process and strives to set a high bar of quality and efficiency. With a background in custom home building, she identifies potential bottlenecks and works to minimize any potential challenges. Maria is dedicated to helping deliver a stress free process and project to every client.
Joseph Makarewicz
Project Manager
Joseph loves a good challenge! Building and remodeling spaces that checks off the clients’ entire wishlist while completely transforming the space is where Joe excels . Joseph joined LBK 8 years ago looking for a challenging work environment and ended up finding a group of people who feel like family.
Jose
Santiago
Project Manager
Jose is passionate about creating functional and beautiful spaces for clients, and he enjoys working with a team of talented and dedicated professionals. Jose is always eager to meet new people and learn new skills, and he strives to deliver high-quality results on every project.
Chris Cornine
Lead carpenter
With over 25 years of carpentry experience and skilled trade work under his belt, Chris brings our design team’s vision to life.
Rilwan Bellow
Carpenter
I’ve always been driven by the desire to help people. With a background in design and carpentry skills, I aim to build our clients’ dreams. When I’m not working, I enjoy creating fun woodworking projects for the little one.
Illia Kornea
Brand ambassador
Illia’s desire to help others has always been evident. Watching help others realize their dreams but sharing his vast expertise is just one of the many ways he cares for others.
Kyla Estelle
Content Marketing Producer
Kyla, an Ohio native, is a dedicated social media marketer driven by creativity, compassion, and community engagement. With a background in journalism specializing in lifestyle and entertainment, she joined the LBK team to directly connect clients with forward content. Passionate about bringing style and entertainment to audiences, Kyla is committed to delivering engaging experiences through her work.
Sophia Kornea
Aspiring Designer
With all the hanging around the office with mom and dad, Sophia is showing a strong interest in the world of residential design. She can usually be found at mom’s desk thumbing through project designs and giving her input and opinions, after homework is done of course