For Salone del mobile, nothing was held back for this soiree in the heart of Milan, Italy. Hosted by legendary architect David Rockwell and luxury kitchen and bathroom accessories line Gessi, this event was one of the standouts of our week-long stay for 2018’s Salone Del Mobile. KBFA’s Jason Fiore and Kristin Glass join Larry Allen, CEO, Gessi and David Rockwell for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres celebrating the launch of their new collection, Incisio.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Jennifer works out of our Los Angeles showroom, focusing on Southern California hospitality. With a background in Art History, Jennifer has a well-rounded understanding of the artistic and cultural trends that bring us to the present day. Having worked in multiple museums, galleries, and arts nonprofits in Los Angeles, Jennifer has an integrated knowledge of the art community and current developments in contemporary art across disciplines.
Mover
Harry Potter Nerd
Rap Lover
Breakfast Burrito Expert
Plant Mom
Yosemite is one of my favorite places and I’ve hiked Half Dome three times.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Erika is based in our Los Angeles showroom and focuses predominantly on the hospitality industry. She holds a Master’s Degree in Art History from the University of Glasgow and fuses her art historical knowledge with a keen eye for design.
Alaska Grown
Pup Enthusiast
Avid Traveler
Ruthless Scattergories Competitor
Croissant Connoisseur
Former WFU Demon Deacon cheerleader.
GALLERY COORDINATOR & RESIDENTIAL SALES ASSOCIATE
Alannah comes from a strong background in museum and gallery operations. She currently manages and oversees all gallery activity and assists with Residential Sales in the Santa Monica offices as their Gallery Coordinator & Residential Sales Associate.
Born in Oxford, England
Grew up in San Antonio, Texas
Played College Volleyball at TLU
Favorite Band = The Killers
Boomer Sooner
Loves hiking, painting & pizza.
VP OF MARKETING
Operating out of our Los Angeles showroom, Jen heads KBFA’s marketing team. With an appreciation for art and an eye for design, she’s a sucker for good branding. Outside of work you can find her redecorating her house, again.
Type A
Sarcastic
Dog Lover
Globetrotter
Proud Jayhawk
Was once nominated for a James Beard Award.
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS
Working from our Santa Monica gallery, Jean supports our people across all locations. She brings to KBFA a love of the visual arts coupled with a collaborative approach to leadership. As the Director of our People Operations Department, she’s making sure we all have what we need to do our best work.
Native New Yorker
World Traveler
Proud Doggie Aunt
Art History Nerd
Crossword Puzzler
I refuse to grow out of my 90’s hip-hop phase.
ACCOUNT MANAGER & OFFICE OPERATIONS
Tori has a diverse background in accounting and office management. She’s responsible for the accounting for the Santa Monica art consultants and handles office operations.
East Coast Transplant
Organized
Travel Enthusiast
An Extroverted Introvert
I grew up with a pet turkey and goat.
ART CONSULTANT
Based in our Los Angeles showroom, Kaycee heads art consulting projects for health care and high-end multifamily residential projects. Kaycee is an accomplished gallery owner and director, bringing over a decade of experience in thoughtful curation to meet the creative needs on a wide scope of projects.
Burrito Devotee
Yogi
Art Collector
Mid Century Design Enthusiast
Skier
Kaycee started riding motorcycles at five years old.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
I have over 20 years of experience in the administrative and finance fields for a variety of sales organizations.
Mother
Lover of Laughter
Outdoor Enthusiast
Sunset Fanatic
Foodie
New York Yankees fan with a big secret, Fenway is my favorite ball park.
GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT
Coming from a background in both traditional art and digital design, I use my knowledge and experience to help me create unique custom concepts.
Writer
Book Lover
Alice in Wonderland Enthusiast
Creative
History Fanatic
I love to travel and try new foods!
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Molly has a strong background in Interior Design and brings extensive knowledge of art history and preservation from her experience living in the South. Molly is able to bring an artistic eye and attention to detail to her clients.
Blue and White Collector
Travel Enthusiast
Antique Junky
Optimist
Sucker for Good Branding
Found a Christopher Spitzmiller lamp at a yard sale for $30. One of my best finds to date.
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Jackie has been working for KBFA for over two years out of the Santa Monica showroom. Not only does Jackie work in the Finance department but also works with the Marketing team as well.
Accounting Clerk
Dog Lover
Caring
Patient
Italian Food Fanatic
I am a certified makeup artist.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Alyssa is part of the San Francisco team, where she uses her expertise to curate custom art packages for hospitality, corporate, and healthcare projects. She is currently studying Interior Architecture and Design and brings graphic and design skill to the Bay Area office. When she is not busy with work or school, she plays competitive billiards.
Ambitious
Perceptive
Results-Oriented
Easy-Going
Pool Shark
Loves anything analog.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Kasey works out of our Los Angeles showroom, focusing on corporate, senior living, and high-end residential projects. She has a strong background in graphic design, art theory, curation, and gallery management.
Adventurous
Artist
Avid Skier
Compassionate
Problem solver
Kasey knows every word of Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby.”
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Rowan has a strong background in contemporary art, having worked in multiple galleries and museums across the U.S. and Scotland. Based out of the San Francisco office, Rowan is able to bring her artistic eye and attention to detail to all our Midwest clients.
Popcorn Connoisseur
Dog Enthusiast
Expert Traveler
Voracious Reader
Quick Witted
I once took a road trip across the U.S. in a vintage fire truck.
CONTROLLER
As the controller, Parris oversees KBFA’s financial operations. Leading the Finance team, Parris brings over 20 years of experience in providing professional services across a broad range of finance areas including compliance, business process, and management advisory.
Curious
Caring
Original
Opinionated
Adventurous
I’ve always been fascinated by nature!
ART CONSULTANT
Katie works out of the Los Angeles showroom focusing on the hospitality market for all of Southern California. A former Interior Designer from NYC and LA, Katie brings to us 12 years of design expertise in the luxury hospitality, retail and residential design fields.
West Coast Gal with East Coast Sensibility
Killer Tennis Backhand
Book Worm
Mid Century Architecture Lover
Golden Retriever Fanatic
I know the words to every single Prince song.
ARTIST LIAISON
Sara leads our Artist Liaison department, where she travels the globe to find talented artists for KBFA. She spent almost a decade living and working in London’s art world and holds a Masters in Contemporary Art and Bachelors in Art History.
Curious
Enthusiastic
Chess fanatic
Seasoned traveler
Curator
Sara loves fortune cookies and has her fortune “read” almost every day.
GRAPHIC ARTIST
A California native now living in Portland, Oregon, Devin is a member of the KBFA Graphics Team, helping to bring custom concepts and unique visions to life.
Clever
Resourceful
Curious
Bookworm
Master of Puns
I can play 5 musical instruments.
ART CONSULTANT
Nicole is based in our San Francisco office and manages all of Kevin Barry Fine Art’s Bay Area clients. Before San Francisco, she lived in Amsterdam, the Netherlands for 13 years where she owned and ran two galleries. With a strong background in fine art and client relations, she helps all her clients create and find exactly what they are looking for.
Dutch/American
Southeast Asian Contemporary Art Expert
New Technologies Enthusiast
Talker
Perfume Collector
I can ride a bike while making a call with one hand and holding an umbrella with the other.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Armando is the Production Manager and also manages Logistics for the San Francisco Office. He comes from a career in the home décor industry, with a background in Operations & Logistics Management.
Father
Ambitious
Collector
Japanese Food Fanatic
LA Kings Fan
I’d love to move to Alaska when I’m retired
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Chanel oversees KBFA’s financial processes and paperwork for the art consulting teams, working out of our San Francisco office. She brings over 15 years of experience in the finance and banking fields.
Problem solver
Travel lover
Jewelry maker
Genuine
Loyal
Traveled to Austria for the making of a Bond film.
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Working on the conceptualization and actualization of both Graphic and 3D inspired work.
Padre
Husband
Gentleman of Virtu
Illustrator
Skateboard Enthusiast
I’ve had my artwork displayed at various venues here in Las Vegas.
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ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Elizabeth is based out of our Los Angeles showroom, working with a focus on hospitality projects in Texas. With her experience in interior and textile design, she effectively manages the design process from concept to completion, making her a valuable member of the KBFA team.
Ohioan
Artist/Creative
Adventurer
Travel Enthusiast
Concertgoer
I love cats.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Nathaniel is like the Swiss Army knife of the San Francisco gallery. He handles invoicing, purchasing, inventory and a plethora of duties to help keep the showroom running smoothly.
Extroverted
Diligent
Patient
Intuitive
Problem Solver
I have a Velociraptor rib that I excavated.
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ART CONSULTANT
Based out of our San Francisco showroom, Julia brings her years of experience as a hospitality designer to the KBFA team. Pairing a creative eye with a strong understanding of business and client relations, she is able to deliver project success to her clients on the East Coast.
Flea Market Scavenger
Pet Lover
Mexican Food Fanatic
Aspiring Yogi
Urban Adventurer
Addicted to jigsaw puzzles.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
With a focus on Hospitality projects in Texas and the Midwest, Lindsey brings an extensive background in interior design and an artistic eye to the table when providing creative solutions to her clients. Always keeping her finger on the pulse of art, she is ready to help find exciting and unique ways to bring your artistic visions to life.
Dog Lover
Santa Fean
Musically Inclined
Nature Enthusiast
Appreciator of All Things Art, Architecture, & Design
Certified Spin & Yoga Instructor
ACCOUNTING CLERK / BOOKKEEPER
With over five years of accounting and business management experience in the entertainment industry, creativity and the bottom line has always been Tessly’s focal point.
Blockchain Technology Enthusiast
Surfer
World Traveler
Sports Fanatic
Mentoring Financial Literacy
I was once a junior lifeguard and saved a woman from drowning! Does that make me a hero?
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Olivia has a strong background in applied art history. With experience in curation, gallery management, and interior design, this makes her the go-to person for public and private art in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Lover of all things Tim Burton
Skincare Addict
Chocolate Monger
Contemporary Asian Art Enthusiast
Art Book Collector
I have a fondness for board games.
GRAPHIC ARTIST
Coming from a background in fashion textiles, Eva blurs the line between hand and digital art. Her custom concepts complement the unique style of the KBFA graphics team.
Intuitive
Heartfelt Rebel
Chameleon
Outdoor Adventurer
Yogi
I dance on rooftops.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
As an Associate Art Consultant out of our Las Vegas showroom, Kelsey’s attention to detail, ability to anticipate client’s needs, and organizational skills for any and all projects is a huge asset to our team.
Quirky
Inquisitive
Compassionate
Army Brat
Explorer
I won a contest in 7th grade for my anti-bullying poem.
ART CONSULTANT
Ilyse moved from the East to the West Coast in 2017 and is based in our San Francisco showroom. She brings with her more than 10 years of experience in the interior design field, working on both residential and hospitality projects, and she now shares her talents with our Mid-West clients.
Dog Fanatic
Textile Enthusiast
Aspiring Crossword Champion
Ocean Lover
Cry Laugher
I’ve operated a soundboard for theater.
ART CONSULTANT
With her unique background in art execution and project management, the sky’s the limit for this talented art consultant. Working on hospitality, corporate and healthcare, she’s got it covered.
Artist who loves any medium
Avid yogi
Rock climber
Raised in the PNW
World traveler/adventurer
I once had a brief job on an engine/hand crew as a wildland firefighter… it didn’t last long.
ASSOCIATE ART CONSULTANT
Julie’s strong background in Art History and curation lays an important foundation to her role managing Healthcare, Senior Living, Multi-Family projects from our Los Angeles showroom.
Rad Mom and Wife
Art History Buff
Avid Traveler
Pug Lover
I could live off French macarons.