Owner/Principal

As Principal and Owner of KDS, Jill brings more than 35 years of commercial design expertise—which means she’s been transforming blank spaces into “wow” moments since before “open concept” was even a buzzword. Her portfolio spans everything from sleek industrial facilities to vibrant retail spaces and mixed-use developments, always with a knack for marrying creativity and functionality in ways that make both designers and engineers nod in approval.

Jill’s leadership style is part visionary, part collaborator, and part “let’s get this done right.” She’s known for pulling together teams that can translate a client’s vision into spaces that not only meet industry standards but leap over them gracefully (preferably without spilling the coffee). Her commitment? Crafting spaces that inspire, engage, and stand the test of time—because temporary trends are fine for haircuts, not for buildings.

Iowa raised and a proud Iowa State fan, Jill cheers for the Cyclones… though thankfully, her design choices are a bit more timeless than collegiate fashion.

jill@kdsaustin.com

Designer

We’re so excited to welcome Valarie Reed as our newest Designer! Valarie is a recent graduate of California State University, Sacramento, and brings fresh ideas, creativity, and a wonderful new perspective to our team.

For Valarie, being a designer is about much more than creating beautiful spaces—it’s about taking a client’s needs, wants, and ideas and turning them into a space that works for the way they live and work. She loves the creative process of bringing those ideas together and adding her own creative spin along the way.

She especially enjoys the challenge that comes with design. Figuring out how to make everything fit, finding thoughtful solutions, and addressing the details that make a space truly functional is what keeps her inspired. Whether it’s a smart layout or an intentional finish, she believes good design has the power to make everyday experiences better.

And she feels pretty lucky that she gets to do that for a living.

valarie@kdsaustin.com

Chief Operating Officer

With more than 25 years of experience in operations and administration in Austin, Gina is the behind-the-scenes force that keeps KDS running like a well-oiled (and impeccably organized) machine. As COO, she juggles operational strategy, resource management, and process improvement—often all before lunch—making sure every project flows smoothly from kickoff to ribbon-cutting.

Known as the firm’s backbone (and occasionally its compass), Gina’s leadership keeps the team focused, efficient, and maybe even having fun along the way. She’s committed to building a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and productivity—without ever losing sight of client satisfaction.

A proud University of Texas at Austin graduate with a degree in Psychology, Gina brings both insight and heart to her role—plus an uncanny ability to keep chaos at bay before anyone even notices it’s there.

gina@kdsaustin.com

Design Consultant/Retired

Clark founded the sister company of KDS Architecture + Interiors over 35 years ago. His passion for mentoring others in design along with his energy and attention to detail helped to foster a climate for ongoing learning and innovation. Since retiring in December of 2023, Clark enjoys spending time with family and the occasional opportunity to consult for KDS de stijl interiors, LLC. Clark is from Nebraska and is naturally curious and a lifelong learner.

clark@kdsaustin.com