Traverse City Showroom
Located in downtown Traverse City, Michigan, our showroom is located on the North West corner of Cass and 8th St. We are open 9AM – 5PM M-F or by appointment. Phone: (231) 943-1114
444 Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Karen Kortesoja
Design / Sales
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Karen believes in the beauty of everyday spaces. Her Sales & Marketing role seeks to expand on her Design experience and help introduce new builders and homeowners to Wolverine Cabinet Company.
BACKGROUND
Undergraduate and graduate degrees in Architecture from the University of Michigan. Kitchen and bath design for the past 12 years, with 10 years prior experience in residential architecture firms.
INTERESTS
Karen seeks and appreciates all the amazing biking, hiking, and kayaking spots our area has to offer. She is enjoying her new role as a grandma to 2 young grandsons.

Amber Smith
Design / Sales
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Noticing and analyzing elements of good design such as room flow, and spaces tailored to the lifestyle of the family who lives in the home.
BACKGROUND
Amber has always loved design, and has been in the kitchen and bath design business since 2017.
INTERESTS
Amber loves exploring the outdoors with her son, hiking, kayaking, and enjoying bonfires with friends and family.

Cara Green
Design / Sales
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Cara is passionate about developing projects and spaces that embody timeless, creative, and practical designs that solve complex issues and incorporate client needs and desires.
BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Adrian College, and over 10 years of experience in the design industry.
INTERESTS
Cara enjoys spending time exploring all that northern Michigan has to offer with her husband Claude and their pup Lilah by camping, hiking, exploring ORV trails, catching sunsets at their favorite beach in Eastport and spending time with family.

Nicholas Nicholas
Design / Sales
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Nicholas strives to create beautiful spaces that meet the needs of each individual client – both functionally and aesthetically. He has made it his mission to create dream homes, one cabinet at a time.
BACKGROUND
Nicholas has a bachelor’s degree in English from Alma College. He has been working in interior design, architectural design & custom cabinetry since 2020. After 17 years in the food and beverage industry, his love for cooking and home remodeling was a perfect recipe for interior design.
INTERESTS
Nicholas is a Northern Michigan enthusiast. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, disc golf, fishing, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, swimming, spending time with friends/family, and singing bass in choir.

Jennifer Little
Design / Sales
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Jennifer enjoys the blend of creativity and problem-solving skills required for great design. She loves transforming ideas into spaces that feel just right—where clients feel heard, inspired, and right at home. Design is a journey, and she is here to guide clients through every step with patience, positivity, and a fresh perspective.
BACKGROUND
She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa’s CIDA-accredited Interior Design program.
INTERESTS
Outside of work, you will find Jennifer outdoors— hiking, kayaking, swimming, or simply soaking up the sunshine with her fiancé and her miniature poodles, Elmo and Ernie. Nature is a great place to recharge and keeps her creativity flowing!
Contact Our Showroom
Let us know what you are thinking about for your next project or schedule time to talk to a designer today.