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The Heart of Our Company

The KBK to the Trade team combines talents and expertise from diverse specialties and backgrounds to bring you valuable support through every step of the design process. Discover how our knowledgeable staff comes together to offer clients a powerful resource for your future success.

Our Sales Team

Kelly Klein Showroom Manager

Since 2009, Kelly Kelly spent her summers answering phones and pulling discontinued fabric swatches for…

Kelly Klein Showroom Manager

Although she officially joined KBK in 2009, Kelly spent her summers answering phones and pulling discontinued fabric swatches for her father and uncle, who founded KBK over 40 years ago. After graduating with a B.A. in History from the University of Florida, Kelly followed her passion for working in the non-profit sector. She lived and worked in Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Kyrgyzstan, and Seattle until she came home to continue the legacy of KBK. Kelly received her Certificate of Residential Design through the St. Mary’s interior design program. She is honored to continue KBK’s contribution to the design community of San Antonio.

Cassandra Garza Lead Buyer

Since 2017, Cassandra has worked with the KBK team, part of the client sales and showroom buying team…

Cassandra Garza Lead Buyer

Cassandra began with KBK to the Trade in 2017 as the Memo Librarian. She was promoted into client sales and grew into the showroom buying team. She grew up in San Antonio, but after college, it took her several years to find her way back to the area, previously working and living in various cities, including Los Angeles, New York, and Austin. Cassandra graduated with a B.F.A. in Fashion Design from the University of North Texas, working for over 15 years in the fashion industry before joining our team. Her incredible project management skills offer critical behind-the-scenes assistance to our designer clients.

ARACELI SUAREZ Interior Design Sales Consultant

Since 2019, Araceli has worked with the KBK team, with experience in sales support and sales teams…

Araceli Suarez Interior Design Sales Consultant

Araceli started at KBK in 2020 as part of the sales support team and was promoted to Sales in 2021. Araceli credits her growth within the company to her focus on developing her knowledge of furniture and assisting designers with space planning when requested. She grew up in Corpus Christi, TX, before moving to San Marcos to earn her B.S.F.C.S. from Texas State University with a focus on interior design.

LETTY MONTEMAYOR Interior Design Sales Consultant

Since 2022, Letty has worked with the KBK team, specializing in fabric, area rugs, accessories, and lighting…

Letty Montemayor Interior Design Sales Consultant

Joining the team in 2022, Letty takes pride in delivering personal service to designers and their clients. She specializes in fabric, area rugs, accessories, and lighting for the KBK team. Originally from San Antonio, Letty holds a degree in Clothing and Textiles and Fashion Merchandising from the University of Texas at Austin. Before working at KBK to the Trade, Letty spent the last four years as a fashion and interior design high school teacher for NISD. Her other professional experience includes retail, wholesale, advertising, and real estate.

KARISSA DE LA FUENTE Sales Team

Karissa advanced from our sales support team to Sales Team. Never flustered, she is always able to assist her team and clients…

Karissa De La Fuente Sales Team

Karissa advanced from our sales support team to Sales Team. Never flustered, she is always able to assist her team and clients. Prior to joining KBK, Karissa worked in retail and merchandising. She credits her professional interest in Interior Design to her work in fashion, keeping up with trends and mother’s love of decorating. She is very excited to be working in this industry and to gain more knowledge in this field. Born and raised in San Antonio, outside of work, Karissa loves trying new restaurants and spending time with her friends and family.

Meet KBK's Team

Accounting and Claims

Nicholas Kremer
Lucia Polanco
Andrew Kremer

Sales Support

Hannah Davis
Kristina Etter
Muffin Russell

Showroom Team

Destiny Bustamante
Victor Valdez
Rachel Tomlinson

White Glove Receiving and Delivery

Rudy Fuhrmann
Alex Gonzalez
Shawn Kinney
Lalo Olivares
Brandon Whitehead
Steve Gutierrez

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The Heart of Our Company

Kelly Klein Showroom Manager

Kelly Klein Showroom Manager

Kelly Klein Showroom Manager

Cassandra Garza Lead Buyer

Cassandra Garza Lead Buyer

Cassandra Garza Lead Buyer

ARACELI SUAREZ Interior Design Sales Consultant

ARACELI SUAREZ Interior Design Sales Consultant

Araceli Suarez Interior Design Sales Consultant

LETTY MONTEMAYOR Interior Design Sales Consultant

LETTY MONTEMAYOR Interior Design Sales Consultant

Letty Montemayor Interior Design Sales Consultant

KARISSA DE LA FUENTE Sales Team

KARISSA DE LA FUENTE Sales Team

Karissa De La Fuente Sales Team

Meet KBK's Team

Accounting and Claims

Sales Support

Showroom Team

White Glove Receiving and Delivery

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