Cabinetry Division Biographies

Jean Nist	Jean has been a cabinetry designer with Hamilton Building Supply for more than fourteen years. She started her design career as a graphic artist in the printing industry then put her design skills to work in the residential interior design field. Jean has had the opportunity to travel the world, attending industry related events and seminars in areas such as Morocco and Hawaii. Jean also continually educates herself on the most current industry tools and trends via internet based training and webinars. As manager of the cabinetry division, Jean’s expertise and design skills are utilized when selecting samples and displays for the cabinetry showroom. One of her primary goals is to ensure that Hamilton Building Supply has a substantial display and offering of all of its cabinetry lines. Jean also ensures that the showroom is staffed with experienced designers Monday through Saturday. Jean specializes in old houses and loves the challenge of bringing a vintage space into modern times; blending the old with the new.
Ed Collier	Ed Collier, CKD is a 20+ year professional in the kitchen & bath industry. Ed earned his CKD accreditation in 1992 during his earlier career in the New York City market place designing & selling high end custom cabinetry for St. Charles, Heritage & Rutt. Ed's most outstanding kitchen was an enameled steel St. Charles kitchen for the corporate offices of Martha Stewart. Ed has been with Hamilton Building Supply for 10 years using his extensive knowledge & skills to provide his clients with creative solutions to their remodeling challenges. Ask to see Ed’s picture portfolio of completed kitchen & bath projects for satisfied clients & general contractor referrals.
Mary Kendrick	Mary brings an extraordinary flair for design to every project. Mary joined Hamilton Building Supply as a cabinetry designer in 2006, looking to take on challenging and more unique projects, after designing at the Home Depot for three years. Mary has done just that, by blending her client’s needs and wants with her own design talent, to create cabinetry and living space designs that are beautiful and distinctive. Having tackled numerous renovations in her own homes, Mary comes to the table with the patience and empathy to recognize the emotional side of the project, working with the homeowner to make sure the job goes as smoothly as possible. Mary is also a graduate of St. Joseph’s University with a background in mathematics and accounting and has studied music under the tutelage of a Julliard School of Music teacher.