meet the team

kelly sumpter

Senior Designer, Allied ASID, NKBA

Born and raised in San Antonio/Boerne area, Kelly, moved back to the Southwest in 2019.  Graduate of Texas Tech University with a BS in Interior Design, she pursued her career in high-end residential design with John Williams Interiors for several years.  Later, she explored the commercial field with Zales Corporation in Dallas, TX.  After meeting her husband, Kelly took a break from design to start her family in South Carolina.  Knowing Texas was their home, they can happily say they are Texans once again!

cyndi rodriguez

Senior Designer, Allied ASID, NKBA AKBD

Originally from Puerto Rico, Cyndi, landed in San Antonio with her military family.  Before she achieved a BA in Interior Design from the University of the Incarnate Word in 2013, Cyndi was an intern with K. Rue Designs.  With two years at another residential firm, she became an expert in Chief Architect Home Designer by creating renderings and designs.  Cyndi brought her computer proficiency and exceptional attention to detail to K. Rue Designs.  In 2019, Cyndi earned her NKBA Associate Kitchen and Bath Certification.

lexi banda

Junior Designer, Allied ASID, NKBA AKBD

Lived in San Antonio her whole life, Lexi, was always drawn to the architecture in the city.  She interned with Stone Solutions and K. Rue Designs during her studies to obtain a BA in Interior Design from the University of the Incarnate Word.  Upon graduation, K. Rue Designs extended their venture with Lexi to officially join the team as a designer.  Lexi is excited for the learning opportunities and projects with this experienced design team.  In 2019, Lexi acquired her NKBA Associate Kitchen and Bath Certification.