

Jean Kunnen:
Jean is one of our design specialist/salespeople. She
creates that special look that you want. She believes
that for today’s homeowner, the kitchen is a vital part
of their home. The quality and style of design sets the
tone for the entire home. If you are looking for
exciting ideas for your home, Jean’s creativity will
provide you with many options from which to choose. Jean
has ten years of Kitchen and Bath design and sales
experience. Jean uses her experience to work with her
clients from field measure, to design, to ordering, to
delivery, to completion.
Kim Kool:
Kim will always greet you with a beautiful smile. She
will help you choose the cabinets that are just right
for your home. Kim begins her time with you by learning
about your lifestyle, needs, and wants. She will then
help you get the highest quality cabinets for the money
want to spend. Kim has designed kitchens and baths for
several Parade of Homes in the West Michigan area.
Ruth Westra:
Ruth has a naturally pleasant personality. In her seven
years with Starlite Kitchens & Baths, she has helped
homeowners just like you to create their dream
kitchens. Ruth’s enjoys learning about her client’s
design needs, ideas, and budgets. Ruth will help you
blend the practical function you need in a kitchen with
the stunning beauty you want in cabinets and
countertops. You can find Ruth’s designs featured in
several national kitchen and bath magazines. Ruth has
been one of our top kitchen & bath designers for years.
She has helped customers with kitchen budgets of
$3-4,000; and she has designed homes with cabinet and
countertop budgets of $60,000 on up.
Christine Ritsema:
Christine is incredibly knowledgeable in all areas of
cabinet design. Her pleasant smile and naturally
positive personality makes working with her just an
enjoyable experience. Christine enjoys listening to your
wants and needs and helping you make informed decisions
about your design and purchase. Christine has eighteen
years of experience in the kitchens and bath industry.
She has worked with builders throughout West Michigan on
large and small projects. She has also worked with
retail clients who have remodeled their kitchens,
helping them choose cabinets, countertops, as well as
helping with all their design decisions. Christine’s
designs can be seen in many area Parade of Homes entries
as well as featured in national kitchen and bath
magazines.
Jennifer Neeb:
Jennifer is a Design & Sales Specialist for Starlite
Kitchens and Baths. Whether starting fresh with a
blueprint or wondering how to start the remodeling
process, Jennifer is here for you! She enjoys working
with homeowners and builders and it gives her great
satisfaction to create designs and ideas and then bring
them to life. If renovating and rejuvenating is your
goal, Jennifer will create a unique design that reflects
you and complements your home. Coordinating all affected
trades can be part of an all-inclusive
program. Jennifer’s designs have been featured in Parade
of Homes as well as featured in national kitchen and
bath magazines.
Karen Slenk:
Karen is the newest member of our design team. She
brings to Starlite years of experience designing
kitchens. Karen loves to work with homeowners in finding
the right combination of door style, design, and
color. Karen’s is comfortable working with projects with
any size budget.