About Us - The AlliKristé
Design Team & Management
Bob Ostrowski
Senior Designer and Partner
Bob has been creating exquisite kitchens for over 28 years and is the founder of AlliKristé. With a background in the engineering and manufacturing side of the industry, Bob has a unique understanding of how different construction aspects of a design need to come together to create an exceptional living space.
He is well-known for his unique style and vision and has collaborated with many prominent Homeowners, Builders, Architects and Designers throughout the Southeast and selectively across the country. Bob’s award-winning kitchen designs have been showcased in the St.Armand’s Susan G. Komen Home for the Cure and the St. Petersburg Florida Orchestra Showcase. Bob’s work has been featured in many fine luxury magazines such as House Trends, Florida Design, Tampa Bay and Sarasota Magazines. His input is often solicited by innovative publications seeking a fresh and imaginative view of kitchen design.
Charna Kety
A graduate of both Florida State University and The International Academy of Design & Technology, Charna holds degrees in Art History and Interior Design. Charna specializes in distinctive residential design for new construction and remodeling projects. She has worked with many custom home builders, condominium developers and homeowners throughout the state on jobs of varying styles and sizes. Some of Charna’s most notable projects include the luxury condominium tower, The Ovation, in downtown St. Petersburg, the Florida Orchestra Showcase house and St. Armand’s Susan G Komen Home for the Cure. She has also designed for a large, LEED Platinum private residence in Casey Key, Florida.
Charna has been featured in several publications including House Trends, DuPont Registry, Home & Design, and most recently in The Tampa Bay Magazine, Best of Tampa Bay 2010.
Tom Pitzen
Tom joined the AlliKristé team 8 years ago after working for a prominent artist in both New York and Japan, and after completing International Studies in Italy. Prior to working abroad, Tom earned his Degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University. Tom is a designer that is aware of the input that great design can have on the individual. While at AlliKristé, Tom has acquired extensive experience while working on a wide variety of projects including renovating historical homes. He recently completed an Eco-Friendly Gold Certified Kitchen in a concept home in the Hyde Park District of Tampa. Tom’s designs are part of two (2) 2010 Grand Aurora Awards winners as well as two (2) 2010 Aurora Green Kitchen Awards.
Tom was recently commissioned by The City of Gulfport for a Public Art Installation at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center. Tom’s cabinetry designs were showcased throughout the Sarasota Orchestra House in Legend’s Bay and also in the Mayfair Decorator Showcase House in Tampa. His unique and innovative kitchen and bathroom designs have been featured in issues of Tampa Bay Magazine & Housetrends.
Pattie Hus
While attending college in Tampa, Pattie began her career with a national sporting goods company quickly becoming Senior Apparel Buyer. While holding the position as Senior Apparel Buyer, Pattie was also an integral part of design advisory boards with high profile companies including Nike, Adidas, Fila and Puma.
After 10 years in purchasing and merchandising, she pursued her love for design and moved on to work as designer and merchandising manager for a national custom apparel manufacturer bringing the I Dig and Powerhouse Gym apparel brands to market .
Always ready for a new challenge, Pattie joined the Allikriste team as Senior Account Manager in 2006 bringing with her energy and enthusiasm and most importantly, her years of experience in design, merchandising and sales.
Scott Hodges
Scott has been with AlliKristé just over two years, but joins the team with 11 years of industry experience. Starting out as an installer, Scott gained valuable experience in the field, learning the nuances of the construction process, working with many custom homebuilders, architects and contractors. He has worked on numerous and varied projects including condominiums, custom homes, and remodels in Sarasota and Manatee counties, namely on Longboat Key, Siesta Key & Casey Key. Scott recently completed five (5) large, exquisite custom homes on MacDill Air Force Base for top military leaders and is currently working on the Beach Villas at Siesta Key. Scott’s designs have been featured in Sarasota Magazine, The Home Mag, SRQ and Homebuyer Magazine.
Specializing in Eco-Friendly, Green Building, Scott has been featured twice on the local television Show, “Building Green.”
Amanda Kellogg
Amanda graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from the International Academy of Design & Technology in Tampa. Unlike many other designers, Amanda’s extensive experience on AutoCad gives her unique insight into realistically how something is built. She has designed for both commercial and residential projects, with the majority of her residential projects focusing upon kitchens and baths.
Amanda is a Florida native, having grown up in North Port, Florida.
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