MEET OUR TEAM
As you meet our professional team, you'll notice their diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences come together to create a harmonious unity of experts who collaborate and communicate to deliver top-notch results for our clients. With our team, you can be confident that your project is in the best hands.
Kris Garrett
CEO
Location: Solana Beach
Interests: Wine, Sportfishing, Skiing, Cooking
Bachelor's in Accounting and Master's in Real Estate Development. Over 15 Years experience in construction and project finance. Responsible for contract approval and project invoicing. Kris is a 4th Generation San Diegan that knows and loves Southern California. Seeing the region grow from sleepy beach towns to a multi-national/cultural center has been remarkable in just a few decades. Since the early 2000s he has felt fortunate to be directly involved in that growth from private equity investments into residential developments, Multi-family development and Asset Management, to now being heavily involved in the design and build outs of some truly fantastic properties. The design space of the kitchen is where he feels most connected as cooking was an early passion passed along by his grandfather at a very young age. In time away from work Kris enjoys building many projects of his own particularly with woodworking. Sportfishing on the coastal Pacific waters, mountain biking, skiing, cooking and watching the kids play sports fills out the rest of his time.
Kevin Landie
Managing Partner
Location: Solana Beach
Interests: Padres, Italian cuisine
Kevin is a San Diego native with parents in the cabinet business for almost 30 years. During a trip to Italy Kevin was introduced to Italian cabinetry, and was instantly enamored with its beauty and sophistication. Soon thereafter Kevin decided he wanted to share his love for this cabinetry back here in the United States. For the last 4 years Kevin has been working at putting together a super team at Aranelli! Kevin Graduated from SDSU with a Business Management degree and has been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years. In addition to his numerous trips to Italy each year, for fun Kevin can be found at the beach with his wife and two young children, enjoying beautiful San Diego or following the Padres.
Raniero Travaglini
Designer Director
Location: Solana Beach
Interests: Mountain Biking, Motorcycles & Working on Engines
Born and raised in Italy, Raniero is fluent in English, Italian and Spanish. Raniero graduated from industrial design from ITIS in Italy, giving him the technical knowledge to combine aesthetics with functionality and do-ability. Raniero’s experience working with luxury brands like Fendi Casa and Poltrona Frau allows him to bring a unique touch to each of his designs. Raniero loves spending his spare time mountain biking and working on anything which has an engine and two wheels.
Murrad Sher
Vice President Multi-Unit Sales
Location: San Diego
Interests: Soccer (West Ham United) , Formula One & Travelling
Born in London, UK and graduated from London University, Murrad has spent a majority of his career managing companies catering to the luxury sector. Murrad Sher has over 25 years experience in sales, marketing and business development. Having recently served as the CEO & President of SieMatic USA and VP Sales for Poggenpohl, Murrad has developed a sound knowledge of the luxury cabinetry business. A beloved West Ham United FC fan and a keen F1 enthusiast Murrad loves to travel and spend quality time with his family.
Sabina Subzwari
Principal Designer
Location: Orange County
Interests: Design, Biking, Hiking
Born and raised in Kuwait and originally from Pakistan, Sabina always had an interest in art and creativity. She is a certified Kitchen and Bath designer with almost 20 years of experience. She holds a degree in Interior Design from the University of Arkansas, and an MBA from Cal State, Long Beach. Specializing in European cabinetry, it is her passion to deliver quality service, and beautiful and functional spaces for her clients, with precision and creativity. Sabina enjoys spending her free time biking and hiking, exploring the outdoors, trails, and beaches with her husband and 3 boys in Irvine.
Agata Cain
Designer
Location: UTC & Rancho Mirage
Interests: Cooking, Travelling & Design
Agata graduated from FIDM Los Angeles with a degree in Interior Design. Since then, she's been working in the Kitchen Design industry and brings 15+ years of experience. When not working, she enjoys visiting local California vineyards with her husband and friends and loves being a soccer mom to her two sons.
Jovana Hellie
Designer
Location: UTC & Rancho Mirage
Interests: Hiking and Visiting The Beach
Born and raised in Nis, Serbia. Jovana studied Architecture at GAF, University. After graduating she moved to Southern California and starting working for a carpentry and construction company. Not long after she realized she wanted to work in a more creative and rewarding environment, so she joined the Aranelli team. With her background, she brings with her a lot of creativity, strong organization skills and understands the importance of deadlines. When she's not working, you can find her hiking, indulging in the local nightlife, or driving race cars!
Jerry Hall
Operations Manager
Location: UTC & Rancho Mirage
Interests: Travelling, Cars and Grandchildren
Jerry has a Bachelor's from Michigan State and a Master's from California State University. After 38 years in education he became involved in the kitchen cabinet industry because of his wife's Italian family in Abruzzo, Italy. He has worked with his son-in-law, Kevin Landie, at the Aranelli Design Group for the last 3 years. Jerry has been married to his wife, Linda, for 48 years. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. Jerry loves his summers in Italy with the family
Alyssa Alex
Operations Manager
Location: Solana Beach
Interests: Visiting The Beach and The Family Dogs
Alyssa graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a BS degree in Interior Architecture. After college, she lived in Paris and traveled throughout Europe. Her studies, and travels, developed an appreciation for modern design and the notion of “less is more.” Putting this into practice, Alyssa worked for European kitchen cabinetry companies for over a decade. She currently resides in North County San Diego where she and her husband raise their two children. Alyssa currently resides in North County San Diego where she and her husband raise their two children. She enjoys chasing her two dogs, spending time at the beach, and cheering on her children's sports teams.
Michael Clarke
Lead Interior Architect
Location: Orange County & San Diego
Interests: Architecture, Design, History, Engineering & Painting
From a young age, Michael’s passion for aesthetics has shaped his creative journey. With a natural affinity for color and design, his path was set the moment he first picked up a pencil. He honed his skills at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, where his studies in Architecture, Design & Art sparked a deep interest in the intersection of interior architecture and color theory. Nearly a decade spent immersed in the world of European design in London further refined his approach, allowing him to blend classic sophistication with innovative thinking. Now back in Southern California, Michael brings his global design expertise and creative vision to every project he leads.
Chadha Kahlani
Operations Manager
Location: San Diego & Rancho Mirage
Interests: Foreign languages, Gluten Free Baking & Volunteering
Born and raised in Tunisia, Chadha is fluent in English, Arabic, French and learning Italian. Her education focused on English and Marketing but her love for design quickly lead her into kitchen design. With over 4 years of kitchen design experience, Chadha brings precision and consistency into each Aranelli Design project.
Ted Housekeeper
Design & Project Manager
Location: Solana Beach
Interests: Golf & Touring Mexico
Ted was born and raised in Vermont and attended the University of Vermont, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Community and International Development with a minor in Applied Design. Ted moved to San Diego and spent some time in the construction industry doing design work and project management. In search of design work with a more subtle and refined nature, he joined Aranelli Design. Ted is an avid surfer and golfer and loves spending time in Mexico when the opportunity arises.OUR BRAND PARTNERS
