Meet Our Team

The Morris Black Team

We are passionate about what we do. Our team of talented professional kitchen and bath designers will work with you to unlock the hidden potential in your home, creating living spaces—kitchens, bathrooms, libraries, home offices, and entertainment units—that truly reflect your personality.

The Morris Black Designs team is supported by a highly professional staff of certified designers, associate designers, production coordinators, the best installers in the business and a management team all committed to providing exceptional rooms that are carefully planned, beautifully detailed, and flawlessly executed. At Morris Black, it’s a team effort! Check out our Houzz to see our designers’ amazing designs!

Lydia Bogle

Lydia joined Morris Black Designs in 2006 after working in the Philadelphia area as both a kitchen and interior designer. A Designer since 1989, her specialties include but are not limited to: kitchens, baths, showroom displays, and other room furniture.

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Christine Shorr, CKBD

Christine has been designing kitchens since 2003, and came to kitchen design by way of fine arts. She earned a BA in both Studio Art and Art History from Drew University, then worked as the Director of Education at a non-profit Art Center.

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Kathleen Craigie, CKBD

A graduate of Marywood University with a BFA in Interior Architecture, Kathleen has been designing kitchens and baths since 2008.  She has earned her CKBD certification from NKBA.

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Marissa Monte

As a designer, Marissa loves to use her creative vision to tackle all kinds of projects, from powder rooms to custom cabinetry in large scale home remodels, and beyond. Backed by a resourceful team of Morris Black designers, project managers, and craftspeople, you can rely on Marissa to show you what’s possible in your home.

Marissa is an honors graduate from Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Kitchen and Bath Design program, accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Before Morris Black Designs, Marissa began her career working for a local countertop fabricator and kitchen design studio, where she gained a vast array of knowledge around the custom design world.

In her free time, she spends time with family, friends, and her dog, Murphey. She also loves to travel and run, especially half marathons.

Carl Ehst

With over 30 years of Carpentry experience it has obviously been a passion of mine.

From all aspects of carpentry from the foundation on up it has been very rewarding to be able to create a space or object with my hands and still have all my fingers! Safety is a very important part of any project from start to finish. With my experience comes with a lot of pride but most importantly to give a customer the peace of mind that their vison becomes a reality. Carpenters not only work with wood they are also involved with all aspects of the work we do, working with the other trades is paramount to assure everything runs smoothly. This experience as a carpenter has given me the understanding of all aspects of remodeling.

I am a husband and father of three children, one is an aspiring actor in California and one is a supervisor for Mack Trucks and my youngest I’m proud to say is serving our country as a Marine. I have had the pleasure of playing music as a drummer in a verity of styles and most recently rock & roll over the past 20 yrs touring the east coast and overseas.

I have been with Morris Black & Sons for over 6 years and have found that this is truly a family owned business and that family values are as important as being able to work together as a team.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Had the absolute pleasure of having our kitchen renovation organized by Morris Black manager Mark Doman. Even with a full-blown pandemic in full swing during our major project, everything went off without a hitch. I am so impressed with the quality of our new cabinets and extremely appreciative of all the sound advice Mark offered to us during these challenging times. Can’t wait to work with him again in the near future when we undertake our master bathroom renovation.

Lisa

We cannot praise the Morris Black team highly enough! Dan’s design was perfect for our needs. Carl addressed every issue right down to the minutest detail – he coordinated everything expertly, and all with the most pleasant disposition. The success of this project is attributable in large part to the expertise and unfailing professionalism of these two gentlemen. Keith also did an incredible job and was a pleasure to have around. When we do our next project with Morris Black, we will be requesting Keith specifically.

Jason and Michelle, Bethlehem, PA

Thanks to the MB team for making a big project a positive experience with a great outcome. Dan and Carl were very customer friendly and also reliable and dedicated. I commend the culture that I experienced from start to finish. Mark Maskornick is a tremendous asset for MB and we couldn’t have hoped for a better installer… he is the best!!

Luanne and Jeff, Lehigh Valley, PA

First and foremost, we wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Lydia for making this whole experience fun, easy and effortless. She went above and beyond to satisfy our design needs and deliver the kitchen of our dreams. Your entire team made the process quick and efficient. Thank you!!!

Jamie and Anthony, Allentown, PA

I’m a 20 year veteran of remodeling and an addition to my house and am an electrician by trade. Planning and installing a new kitchen is a daunting task and there are a myriad of options concerning colors, materials, cabinetry, not to mention a kitchen designer and installer. My wife and I had checked out 3 different designers and then went to Morris Black, more or less on a whim. From start to finish the entire process was excellent. From introduction to presentation, choice of materials, stains and colors, options and prices, this company blew the competition out of the water. Professional, courteous, flexible, patient, just a few of the superlatives I can use describing the experience. If I had to do another kitchen there’s no debate who I’d work with. Highly recommended for overall satisfaction.

Mark, Allentown, PA

Lydia is outstanding. We felt we were partners in design with Lydia providing expert opinions, suggestions and plan development. Very patient, friendly and accommodating. Chris (installer) was also excellent – a perfectionist with a great personality. Lots of time went above and beyond to be sure the kitchen looked the best; great attention to detail. Kitchen is beautiful – thank you Morris Black.

Sue and Peter, Bethlehem, PA

Morris Black, Dan, Mark & all the workers were extremely friendly. The showroom was beautiful and Dan’s professionalism was outstanding & he guided us every step of the way. We could not have imagined where he would take our new kitchen & his expertise exceeded our expectations. Thank you.

Paul and Rhonda, Allentown, PA

Dan Lenner is incredibly talented and super creative!!! No changes were ever too difficult for Dan… even up to the day before the project started! Deb Remington is a goddess! Thank you all for making this major disruption to our home pleasant.

Diane and Paul, Allentown, PA

When we saw your design in a magazine, we were immediately impressed; but we were even more impressed after working with you. Your knowledge, creativity, attention to detail and your focus on quality and our total satisfaction were instrumental in creating our “WOW” kitchen.

…It was amazing how smoothly and on-time the installation went. Everyone kept us well informed with timely communication and responsiveness. .. We eagerly recommend Morris Black to anyone building or remodeling the kitchen of their dreams.

Craig and Jo-Ann, Easton

The final kitchen design we are enjoying is a total “Wow,” as our family and friends have said many times.

Gail and John, Bethlehem, PA
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