Darlene H. Weaver, Owner
CKD, CBD, ASID, NCIDQ, CAPS
Darlene is a Nationally Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), a Nationally Certified Bath Designer (CBD), and is licensed by the State of Illinois as a Registered Interior Designer. Darlene founded Distinctive Designs in 1990 and has since been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by the Springfield Chapter of Women in Management and National Entrepreneur of the Year. Distinctive Designs has also been awarded the Small Business Owner of the Year by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Governor's Small Business Person of the Year. Darlene has passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and is a member of the prestigious American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).

William L. Skeens, CKD, CAPS
Senior Designer
Bill earned his National Certification as a Kitchen Designer in 1995. With his wife, Darlene Weaver, they started Distinctive Designs in 1990. Bill was the manufacturer representative for Wood Mode Custom Cabinetry for downstate Illinois & Indiana for 3-1/2 years where he recruited new dealers and trained them on product knowledge, sales; design and lifestyle themes. Bill returned to Distinctive Designs in 2007 to resume his career as a Senior Designer. Bill has since passed the Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) program offered by the National Association of Home Builders.

LeeAnne Atterberry,
Project Manager
LeeAnne's natural affinity for the aesthetics of good design, coupled with five years of experience as a Design Assistant and now Project Manager, makes her a vital asset to her clients and Distinctive Designs. LeeAnne possesses the unique talent to balance technical expertise with a true "feel" for space. She is dedicated to exceeding client expectations, making her an invaluable resource in the industry.

Krista Benton,
Project Manager
Krista comes to Distinctive Designs from the Chicago area where she worked in an Eco-Friendly Design firm. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited program at the Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg. Krista brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to Distinctive Designs. She has proved to be a vital asset to our clients and is destined to grow professionally with the company.

Megan B. Rebman, AKBD
Designer
Megan comes to Distinctive Designs with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from the CIDA accredited program at the Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumberg. Megan achieved the designation of Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD) during her two year tenure at a prominent full-service Kitchen & Bath design firm in the Chicago area. Megan strives to give each client an individual design unique to them, their home, and their lifestyle. This combined with her enthusiasm and expertise enables her to develop smart, efficient and innovative designs for her clients and makes her an integral part of the Distinctive Designs Team.