Our Team
Kendi Speakes
Owner & Lead Designer
Coming from an entrepreneurial family, Kendi graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles, as well as a Master of Business Administration with focus on the business full time with her mother. Kendi eventually took the lead as a designer in 2014 when her mother, Ann Pate stepped away to pursue other endeavors.
Her favorite part of the design process is creating a space that reflects the personality of the client. “I never want someone to walk in and say it’s a SugarBakers design,” Kendi says. In her free time, Kendi enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, three teenage children, and her bulldog, Fluffy.
Amber Clark
Director of Retail
A family friend of our founders for many years, Amber joined the team as a permanent fixture in 2006. Amber currently resides in Evansville, with her two daughters and beloved French Bulldog, Oliver.
She maintains a close relationship with all our sales reps and designers all while maintaining our retail operations. “My favorite part of the design process is meeting all the new clients and seeing their homes come to life,” Amber says.
In her spare time Amber enjoys live music, a good beach read and long walks with Ollie.
Servane Dicus
Designer
Servane first came to the US from France as an exchange student in 1999. She met her husband here after completing an interior architecture/design program. She joined the SugarBakers team in 2008 and works in both residential and commercial jobs. Her technical mind and artistic ability have influenced her in many projects including cabinetry design, custom furniture and window treatments. Servane’s favorite part of the design process is making the selections that best fit her clients needs, and watching the project come to life. You can contact Servane through email at servane@sugarbakers.us
Kaitlin Mansfield
Designer
Kaitlin joined SugarBakers in 2019, after returning to the area to be closer to her family after spending 6 years supporting her husband in his military career. Kaitlin has a background in graphic design, visual merchandising and remote interior design. Her favorite part of the design process is “finding the perfect mix of casegoods, upholstery, and textiles to make each space reflect my client’s personality.” Kaitlin can assist with your design needs on both residential and commercial projects. You can contact Kaitlin through email at Kaitlin@sugarbakers.us
Brayden Thomas-Haynes
Designer
Interior design has always come naturally to Brayden. He joined the design team in 2020 and has a background in visual merchandising. Born and raised in Morganfield, KY, he currently resides in Henderson, KY with his husband and fur babies Ruby, Maizey and Callie. Brayden loves all things traditional with a little twist. His strong understanding of spatial relations enables him to create a balanced and beautiful floor plan. Brayden’s favorite part of the design team is “finding a way to create a beautiful space while still keeping it functional for my clients.” Reach out to Brayden for all your design needs! Brayden@sugarbakers.us
Dakota Madden
Installer
Dakota graduated Summe Cum Laude at Full Sail University with a degree in Film, with specialization in Cinematography. A true wanderer at heart, Dakota spends most of his time writing and playing his own music, designing immersive board games and spending time with his three cats Seti, Einstein, and Yuri. Dakota’s favorite part of installing is “doing something different every day.” Dakota specializes in the installation of custom drapery and Hunter Douglas shades.
