Our Team

At the heart of California Closets is our philosophy of customization. Experience has taught us that no two customers are the same. Especially when it comes to finding personalized solutions to organization challenges.

The California Closets Phoenix team is passionate about creating unique, high-quality designs for your home. Most of our top-notch design consultants and expertly trained installers have worked with us for 5-10 years. They bring a wealth of experience to every project.

The design process is fully collaborative and starts with you, the client, and what you envision for your living space or office. All levels of our company maintain good communication throughout the process in order to give you everything you need and nothing that you don’t.

We think of you as neighbors first and customers second, and treat your homes as if they were our own.

Visit our showroom and begin dreaming of your ideal space. Our design consultants will work with you to envision a solution that fits your needs and is unique to your home. Applying years of expertise and utilizing custom 3D imaging software, they will create a virtual walk-through, enabling you to “see” your solution before it exists. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about us. We look forward to working with you.

- Bill Black, California Closets Phoenix owner

Teresa K. Vernon

I love getting to know my clients, understanding their lifestyles and priorities, and then designing a creative, functional space for them.I've been a design consultant with California Closets for nearly a year. Previously I owned a closet company in Columbia, Missouri. When I returned to live in Arizona I knew that California Closets was a company I would love to work for because of the quality and reputation.

Robin Gulley

I like to build relationships to achieve the customer’s vision. My goal is to meet and exceed their expectations every time.I bring my passion for interior decorating and space planning to my six years of California Closets experience. As the showroom manager, I draw on many years of customer service and sales experience to help me understand my clients' needs and then show them the options for turning their visions for their space into reality.

Cathy Abbott-Williams

I have been a designer with California Closets for 11 years. I have satisfied the needs of clients from large custom homes to the new parents planning a closet for their baby’s arrival.My job first and foremost is to make a closet function well. I spend a lot of time with clients understanding the inventory that needs to go in a closet and how they want to utilize the area. Then, I design elements that are aesthetically beautiful, while still keeping the client’s budget in mind.

Lisa Wand

I listen to my client’s needs, wants and budget and incorporate those in an initial design. I encourage my clients to participate in the design process as we review different options.My work experience has been in stock brokerage houses, retail sales, the hospitality industry and sixteen years experience working for a landscape and irrigation contractor prior to my 4 ½ years experience with California Closets.

Aaron Pieratt

I have been in design and remodeling throughout my entire professional career. During my five years at California Closets, I've worked with a range of clients to create unique solutions that fit their lifestyles and priorities. I engage with every customer to fully understand their needs and design a specific storage solution that meets them. I truly enjoy getting to know my clients, and I bring an easygoing personality to the whole process. My clients can relax with a stress-free project that results in the perfect closet system for them.

Pat Fredericks

My main focus is to discover my clients' needs while understanding their design style. The quote "simplify your life" says it all. I truly enjoy interacting with my clients - presenting them with our extensive lines of products and accessories and helping them simplify their busy lives.I love the range of products we offer our customers - especially the Lago Italian Finishes. They add a contemporary option to our product mix.