Our ShelfGenie of Lancaster Team

Leslie has always loved design in all its forms from fashion and art to interiors. However, writing beckoned first and her degree in English Literature and Journalism brought Leslie to California’s Silicon Valley to work consecutively as a corporate communications editor for two different Fortune 500 electronics companies. Covering stories on both technical products and interviewing employees to gain their points of view on how they applied their engineering and design skills to create inventive applications was exciting. Yet the East Coast beckoned her home and she switched careers to run the sales and marketing arm for a regional food distributor. Always looking to expand the possibilities, she enjoyed working with the owner to develop the company’s product lines until it blossomed into a full-line distributorship. This opportunity made her realize how much she loved both versatility in all areas and working with new and familiar people. Jumping forward to 2011, after a couple of long-distance moves in the United States and Europe, her life placed her back on the East Coast, this time in Philadelphia where she discovered Shelf Genie. When Leslie first saw the Shelf Genie Philadelphia Home Show display, she was stunned. Here was a customized product that was beautiful and capable of bringing phenomenal benefits to anyone’s home. She easily saw how it could make anyone’s domestic duties easier. Shelf Genie had been in business since 2000. Yet, she saw this as an amazing opportunity because it was now being introduced to the Philadelphia area. Hired and trained by the company’s founder, she surprisingly and enthusiastically embarked on her new role as a designer. “This has become such a personally exhilarating experience for me,” says Leslie. “I love meeting new people and finding ways to improve their lives. Shelf Genie designs and manufactures such a stellar product which makes my design work a fulfilling experience. I can only describe my design consultations as joyful. And, they are fun! I am really fortunate to be representing Shelf Genie.”

As a Certified Professional Organizer and Certified ShelfGenie Designer, my lifelong passion for organization traces back to my childhood. I fondly recall organizing my mother's kitchen cabinets, a satisfaction that eventually blossomed into a full-fledged career. In 1997, I took the leap and established my business as a professional organizer. In 2013, I embarked on a new chapter by becoming a ShelfGenie Designer. This seamless addition allowed me to solve a wide range of challenges for my clients. Whether it's creating organization in your kitchen, transforming a dysfunctional pantry, or bringing calm to your bathroom, I am able to create custom solutions. Since my inaugural year as a ShelfGenie Designer, I’m honored to have received recognition and accolades that underscore my dedication to excellence. Each award is a reminder of my commitment of providing exceptional solutions. I'm excited about the prospect of collaborating with you to bring your organizational dreams to reality. Whether you're seeking to reclaim lost space, streamline daily routines, or enhance the functionality of your home, I'm here to listen, understand, and create a design that not only meets, but exceeds your expectations. As I often say, “Until I come into your home, you don’t know, what you don’t know.” I can’t wait to show you!

Doug comes to ShelfGenie looking to leverage his 20+ years of marketing and management experience to build a local business based on excellent customer service and the highest quality products. In addition to managing the local operation, Doug enjoys conducting design appointments to help customers realize the full potential of their cabinet and pantry space. Having lived in Lancaster for 9 years, Doug has raised three children here with his wife, Shawn, and considers it his home. Prior to his nearly 30-year professional career Doug grew up in the Chicago area and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, earning his BBA and MBA. In his spare time, Doug enjoys playing guitar, camping, hiking and canoeing.

Thomas has an extensive background in construction which makes him a natural fit for a ShelfGenie installer. He started with ShelfGenie over 10 years ago and has developed some great relationships along the way. He has a genuine passion for what he does and like most craftsman truly takes pride in the work he completes. Fun fact: Thomas was born in Germany has lived in Wernersville for the last 3 years.