30 Years of Quality & Excellence

Kevin Mullen

Founder & President

Kevin Mullen founded Empire in 1990 with a unique vision to combine superior design expertise with a retail storefront offering a diverse selection of luxury home products. Kevin’s leadership and entrepreneurial drive has led Empire to continually evolve and remain at the leading edge of design and product specification. Today, Empire operates out of a 38,000sf facility that boasts 18,000sf of showroom and an 11,000sf millwork shop.

Under Kevin’s precise guidance and mentorship, Empire has completed over 2300 cabinet installations and hundreds of renovation projects. Kevin’s vast experience and success in the luxury home renovation market also led him to expand into other ventures, including Empire Custom Homes, now recognized as one of the premier builders of luxury homes in Alberta.

Tracie Janke

General Manager

Tracie joined the Empire team in 2010, with extensive operational experience working in the design, building and land development business sectors. Tracie is tasked with coordinating the Empire team to ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget and to our client’s expectations.  Tracie oversees the costing and budget preparation for each project that Empire takes on. Tracie is also tasked with liaising with Empire’s clients including the effective communication of project milestones and issues resolution. She is well versed in the utilization of numerous enterprise software programs and is responsible for ensuring their effectiveness in managing the daily operations of Empire. Tracie has earned a Bachelor’s of Management Degree (Major in Finance) from the University of Lethbridge, along with a Business Admin Diploma (Major in Accounting) from SAIT.

Wayne Reynolds

Production & Installation Manager

Wayne joined the Empire team in 2006 and has over fifteen years of installation experience for both cabinetry and appliances. He has travelled all over western Canada installing at the highest standards needed to ensuring every client’s dream becomes a reality. Wayne has been recognized by Subzero, Wolf and Cove as a factory certified installer to ensure our clients are getting the best experience and warranty possible.

Since becoming the installation manager at Empire, Wayne uses his experience and knowledge of custom cabinetry to work closely with the design team, production manager, builders, clients, and our professional installation team. Wayne’s involvement in every cabinetry project, from site measuring to final walkthrough, ensures the Empire quality standard is achieved.

Mark Cayen, D.I.D.

Senior Design Consultant

Since joining the Empire team in 2008, Mark has proven to be an essential member of the Empire design team. With experience designing cabinetry in some of the most exclusive homes in Calgary, Mark has demonstrated his ability to marry incredible design with client styles, while also providing functionality to each space.  His attention to every detail within a home leaves Empire clients with incredible spaces to live and entertain in. Mark is able to design custom cabinetry for any room in your home, and is also able to coordinate design ideas including tile, plumbing and lighting to ensure a cohesive and well thought out design. Mark has completed his Interior Design Technology Diploma with practicum from Lakeland College.

Kari Mizen, B.A.I.D.

Design Consultant

Since 2012, Kari’s keen attention to detail and her technical drafting skills make her an essential part of the Empire team.  She has a Bachelor’s of Applied Interior Design (BAID) from Mount Royal University, and has worked in the design industry for over 10 years. Her intricate knowledge of cabinetry, tile, and plumbing give Kari the ability to perfectly pair her clients with the right product.  Her personal passion for architecture and design always shines through.

Meredith Shilton, B.F.A., M.I.D.

Designer / Showroom Sales Associate

Meredith is the newest member of the Empire Kitchen and Bath team, joining in April of 2021. Her years of experience working in the luxury home-furnishing sector provides clients with creative solutions for their homes and consideration for their experience throughout every aspect of the design process. While putting function at the forefront of her designs, her deep understanding of materiality elevates each project to its fullest potential. She enjoys showing clients what they didn’t even know was possible. Meredith’s approach was honed through the completion of her Master of Interior Design degree through the University of Manitoba and Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University with a specialty in painting, drawing and sculpture.