Introducing Our Kitchen Showroom Team
Before booking an appointment, take a moment to meet our friendly kitchen team. They are ready to assist you with all your kitchen renovation needs.
J W Tassmer (Taz)
Kitchen Division Director
Taz is a true master of his craft. He began his journey in 1969, starting in the antique and cabinet restoration trade. A few short years later, he began designing kitchens and bathrooms. Since then, he has designed thousands of spaces and claims the key is having a keen eye for detail and listening to clients. He has been with Bender for 16+ years overseeing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen division as well as training and mentoring the newer designers.
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Daryl Zorn
Kitchen Designer
Daryl is an experienced kitchen designer at Bender with a remarkable 44-year career in the industry. Beginning as a cabinet maker straight out of high school, he spent three decades as a self-employed home improvement contractor, mastering carpentry, cabinet making, and residential home building. For the past 8 years, Daryl has brought his wealth of experience and expertise to Bender, where he passionately crafts beautiful and functional kitchen spaces.
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Philp Sposi
Kitchen Cabinet Designer
Philip joined the Bender team over 17 years ago with a background in building and remodeling spanning 22 years. With a passion for bringing projects to completion and seeing the joy it brings customers for years to come, Philip brings a wealth of experience and dedication to every kitchen design endeavor.
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Alison Theriault
decorative bath tile and kitchen sales consultant
Alison is a dynamic designer who embarked on her creative journey 2½ years ago. Specializing in kitchens, she also lends her expertise to bath and tile projects. Passionate about creative design, Alison thrives on collaborating closely with clients, turning their visions into reality. Her approachable demeanor and adept problem-solving skills make her a go-to expert, always eager to tackle any challenge that arises on the jobsite.
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Leslie Oppel
decorative bath tile and kitchens sales consultant
Leslie came to Bender sixteen years ago with a background in cabinetry and has since expanded her expertise to include plumbing fixtures and tile. Her extensive knowledge makes her the ultimate resource for creating stylish and functional spaces, offering a one-stop solution for all your design needs.
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Melissa Mazur
decorative bath tile and kitchen sales consultant
Melissa is passionate about assisting clients to find creative solutions for their homes. Her 6+ years of experience as a kitchen and bathroom designer and her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a focus on interior design from Rochester Institute of Technology make her a valuable resource at Bender to help curate your next project.
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