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SPONSOR PROFILES

The businesses we recommend and introduce to our community residents appreciate the opportunity to take advantage our free,
invaluable two-page, Sponsor Profile editorial articles. These give our excellent business partners the chance to shine, by diving

into what makes them different, featuring before and after photos, incorporating resident testimonials from the neighborhood, and
essentially branding themselves and their business as the expert in their industry.”

sponsor spotlight motivated and relationship-oriented. unmet need in the community and 2. I time with my family & community.
They’re my kind of people! Whenever desired a more balanced life. That’s a win for all of us!
clients thank me for what I do, I al-
ways comment that I am only as good In regards to the unmet need – I have DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR
as their commitment to the process. had many clients ask me over the years COMPANY DOES:
Physical therapy and performance to provide care at their home, their kids’ I provide physical therapy and perfor-
training are a team effort between soccer practice, etc. The people I work mance training. Whether you experi-
therapist and client. The residents with tend to be very busy so getting to enced an acute injury, have a nagging
here are very engaged in the process. another appointment can sometimes be pain that developed gradually, or simply
a deal breaker for them receiving the want to decrease your injury risk, I can
HOW LONG HAS YOUR COMPANY care that they need. Providing services help. My approach is centered on the
BEEN IN BUSINESS AND WHAT ARE when and where it is most convenient idea that you must determine the root
YOUR FUTURE PLANS? for my clients allows them to get the cause of the problem as just treating
a 3 year restoration of the Cashel Palace Hotel, a 300 year old We utilize our 3D rendering technology to “virtually upholster” Your Name: Dr. Lenae Sexton, PT, OCS I opened for business in November expert care they deserve so that they symptoms is not enough. A thorough
Georgian Manor. I was instrumental in transforming it into 16 selected items, making it possible to see numerous fabrics, colors
Couper, our team Ambassador Your Position: President and Founder 2019. Prior to that I had worked at can get back to their active lifestyles. analysis of the entire body is critical
suites, 3 restaurants and 25 acres of lawns and gardens. Upon and patterns on furniture pieces and present them on any digital Company Name: Kairos Physical an outpatient clinic in South Redon- in developing a plan that accomplishes
completion, it opened as a full service hotel. It was an incredible screen. Thus, our clients are able to visualize a completely fin- Therapy & Performance do for nearly 7 years and at Kaiser In regards to creating a more balanced true healing and optimized function
experience and launched my forever love of design. ished product in a matter of minutes. Website: KAIROSpt.com Permanente the years preceding life – the standard outpatient PT rather than just a temporary fix.
Contact: 562-248-9273 that. Kairos has had steady growth model requires grueling hours, a very
KeyVision, now over 20 years old, offers interior specialists and 4. Anything unique or special about your business? Lenae@KAIROSpt.com allowing me to continue my vision of high caseload and a lot of unnecessary WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE
3D artists to provide interior and virtual design services. The Industry: Physical Therapy and serving our community in even more behind-the-scenes work. I threw out SKILL YOU OFFER CLIENTS?
devil is in the details and we love details! KeyVision & VIRTU’s latest cutting-edge 3D rendering tech- Movement Performance innovative ways. the standard model in order to create While I’ve had extensive specialized
nology plays a large part in what makes us stand out. We are a business that allows my client to get training in many different approaches,
The second part of our “dynamic duo” is VIRTU Home & able to provide a one of a kind experience that eliminates risk WHERE ARE YOU FROM ORIG- WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO a therapist who is always fresh and knowing when to use each skill is key
Garden. VIRTU launches a new era in interior design. When factors, simplifies the decision-making process and infuses INALLY? TELL US ABOUT YOU START YOUR BUSINESS AND 100% focused on them alone. This also to get optimal results. So, the most
local furniture stores were unable to maintain their viability for enthusiasm into how you shop for furniture shopping and inte- AND YOUR FAMILY. HOW DID IT BEGIN? means I’m more fulfilled by providing valuable skill I have to offer depends on
a variety of reasons, including COVID, VIRTU filled a need for rior design services. I was born and raised in La Mirada, Cal- The answer is two-fold: 1. I saw an the highest quality care and I get more your body, your problem, and your
a new way to shop for home furnishings. Our goal is to create a ifornia. I moved here in 2012 when my
new and fresh environment where you can shop and watch your The accessibility of our technology also allows our team to serve South-Bay-local husband and I started
designs come to life. clients anywhere at any time. Whether it’s meeting privately in dating – I took a big risk! Luckily, my
The VIRTU and KeyVision Team Our experienced team had been offering 3D technology and your home, having you come into our showroom or communicat- intuition was right and it worked out. IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO FIND A PASSION FOR FITNESS. Without Lenae, I may have had to
give it up. She taught me ways to change my gait, modify my stretching and ultimately prolong my
ing via video chat, we can accommodate any of your requests and
We got married in 2014 and now live in
KEYVISION INTERIORS virtual designs for years, thus it felt natural for us to open the fulfill your design ambitions. South Redondo with his two kids and ability to stay fit and enjoy it without pain. I feel very fortunate to have found Lenae. there’s no reason
to fear an injury when you have a physical therapist like her to guide you back on track!
-ROB M.
first virtual home furnishings showroom in the South Bay. Our

our two dogs. We absolutely love the
and inventory of 3D models allows us to show you exactly what your 5. What is the most valuable skill you offer clients? South Bay and are very grateful to be a

furniture and completed room will look like. No more concerns
part of this community!
Being an experienced interior designer and general contractor for
if the sofa will fit or if a particular chandelier is the correct size.
VIRTU HOME & GARDEN We help select appropriate size, finish and fabric and show over 20 years, I have the ability to assist clients in all categories WHY DO YOU LIKE WORKING IN
of design, construction and product knowledge.
you how it looks, before your eyes. VIRTU is located right next
THE SOUTH BAY AND SERVING THE
resource for your complete home furnishing needs. Our sales
Your Name: Kelly Keyes Miller 1. Why do you like working in the South Bay and serving the resi- door to KeyVison, in Malaga Cove. The showroom is a private 6. How do you distinguish yourself from the competition? RESIDENTS OF THE HILL SECTION?
The residents in our community
dents of Rolling Hills? team creatively curates products, including dining room sets, tend to be health-conscious, highly
Your Position: Owner sofas, rugs, lighting, bedding, accessories and everything for the KeyVision and VIRTU stands out from the rest in numerous ways.
It’s a special city with a population of successful and interesting great outdoors. Finally, our (masked) delivery and installation It can be very difficult for some people to visualize how fabric will
Company Name: KeyVision Interiors and VIRTU Home & Garden residents. My 1st home was in Rolling Hills when I moved here from team will carefully install your purchases inside your home. look on a sofa or how a chandelier will look over a table. No more
Santa Fe, NM over 20 years ago with my husband. I’ve met so many guessing. You can feel confident when ordering your furniture
Website: terrific clients and I feel a sense of pride to be able to offer our ser- 3. Describe what your company does: pieces, designing a new kitchen or building a new house.
www.keyvisioninteriors.com & www.virtuhomeandgarden.com vices to this community. KeyVision’s interior design services, when
coupled with VIRTU Home & Garden, insure the highest quality of KeyVision Interiors is a premier design firm specializing in resi- We are dedicated to making sure our clients are completely sat-
Phone Number: 310-375-2500 design and style. It’s a true joy to work behind the gates. dential interiors and exteriors, including 3D design. isfied with their design and furnishing needs and strive to go the
extra mile in order to exceed their greatest design ambitions.
Business Address: 2. What prompted you to start your business and how did VIRTU Home & Garden is the first virtual showroom featuring
2550 Via Tejon, Ste 3L & 3G in Palos Verdes Estates it begin? top nationwide manufacturers, such as Century, Bernhardt, 7. What do you want your potential clients to know about you?
Fine Art Lighting, Ann Gish and so many more. We offer a
Industry: Interior & 3D Design Firm, plus a Luxury Home Passion…I love what I do! When I moved to Rolling Hills, I felt completely personalized furnishing experience that seamlessly KeyVision & VIRTU Home & Garden are a celebrated collabora-
Furnishings Showroom it was an exciting way to fulfill my design aspirations and meet combines the most innovative design techniques with the latest tion of creativity, technology and service.
wonderful people. Previously, I lived in Ireland and managed cutting-edge technology.
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Keith How do you distinguish yourself from the competition? maximizing our bottom line, we offer better rates and fees on
MEET
Banking is a crowded space. We have roughly
loans and deposits. Our staff are also encouraged to get to know
SULTEMEIER the same products, services, and technologies as our members as individuals and address their unique financial community sponsor spotlight
needs and goals without the constant pressure to sell the
the competition. We differentiate ourselves by
next product.
focusing on and reinvesting in our local communi-
KINECTA FEDERAL ties. We are a well-capitalized financial institution What’s the secret of your company’s success?
and not-for-profit. Because our primary goal isn’t
Kinecta’s talented and engaged staff is our key ingredient. They
CREDIT UNION believe in our philosophy of people before profit, which puts our
members’ interests first. Their enthusiasm to serve has allowed
us to provide uninterrupted access to financial services for our LUSINE
members and communities in-person, over the phone and digitally
throughout two national crises. Somehow, they remain upbeat
in isolation, and even find time to drop me an occasional email of Modern Living Room
encouragement and support. It’s an inspiring team.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? INTERIOR Powder Room
I love to play golf and would like to play well, but that hasn’t Anything unique or special about
happened just yet. I’m trying to get better though. I also enjoy your business?
fishing, hiking and just about anything outdoors. Although I enjoy I’m in the business of serving you.
these things, most of my pre-COVID weekends had been spent It’s not just about making your house
driving to and watching my kids play soccer. Didn’t think I’d ever DESIGN pretty, it’s about creating a lifestyle
say this, but I hope we can do more of that soon. for you and your family. I really listen
community sponsor spotlight to my clients’ wants and needs. I
Photo by Sean Hiller design based on your taste and your
Lusine Karakshian values. Your home is forever, and I
Keith Sultemeier measure our per- design with that in mind.
President and CEO | Kinecta Federal Credit Union formance based Your Name: Lusine Karakashian before launching my own Design What prompted you to start your
kinecta.org | 800.854.9846 on how well we Your Position: CEO, Principal Designer Firm in 2018. business and how did it begin? What is the most valuable skill
1440 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 are meeting those Company Name: Lusine Interior Design While I was working for other de- you offer clients?
goals and needs. Website: www.lusineinteriordesign.com Why do you like working in the signers, a few friends asked me to Trust and transparency! I strongly
Where are you from originally? Tell us about you and your family. Phone Number: 323.828.4301 South Bay and serving the resi- remodel their homes. In the process Masculine Home Office believe that trust is the key to a great
I grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas on the Gulf Coast. My parents Anything unique or Photo by Business Address: 412 19th Place dents of the Hill Section? I realized how thrilling it felt to have designer/client relationship. I clearly
and extended family are from a little town in the Hill Country of special about Kinecta? Jon Paul Cordero Manhattan Beach, CA I have been a resident of Manhattan the creative freedom to design resi- lay out the design process in the be-
Texas called Fredericksburg about 80 miles west of Austin. Most As a credit union, giving back Industry: Interior Design Beach for over 5 years. In all the dential projects built from the ground ginning of the project, so you always
of them were farmers, ranchers and small business owners, but to the communities we serve is a core part of our places I’ve lived throughout LA, I’ve up. I was hooked! I decided to take the know what to expect.
somehow I ended up working in banking and through good luck, mission and corporate culture. We have a full-time Where are you from originally? Tell us about never felt more at home than in our leap and start my own firm. I wanted
in credit unions. community outreach team that helps organize and you and your family. little community. I’d love to serve my to share my vision with my amazing How do you distinguish yourself
support our efforts. We look for community partners I was born in Armenia. My family and I moved friends and neighbors, making their neighbors in Manhattan Beach and from the competition?
How long has your company been in business and how many where we can do more than just write checks. We to the U.S. in 1992 and I grew up in Hollywood. home a place they love to come home the South Bay. There are many amazing designers
people does it employ? ask our employees to contribute their time and tal- I studied at Pepperdine University with double to every day. in Manhattan Beach. What sets me
Kinecta has been headquartered in the South Bay area serving ent, and when they do, we add our treasure. In 2019, degrees in English Literature and Fine Art. My first Describe what your apart is that I only take a few cli-
Southern Californians for more than 80 years. We have about our employees gave over 8,800 hours as volunteers, job after college was in the film industry. For the How long has your company been company does: ents a year so that I can focus all my
700 employees most of whom work in our Headquarters building raised more than $650,000 for local charities, and longest time I thought I wanted a career in film, but in business and how many people I design luxury residential projects, creative energy into a current project.
in Manhattan Beach or in our Operations Center in El Segundo. participated in more than 180 community events. after working in various film and TV jobs I realized does it employ? specializing in ground-up builds from You will always speak to me directly
I wasn’t feeling fulfilled. I met the love of my life, I launched my company in January framing to furniture installations. I when you call. You will always know
Describe what your company does: What is the most valuable thing you offer clients? (my husband and father of our two boys) at one of of 2018. I am currently the lead de- work with architects hired by clients what to expect. Really listening to
Kinecta is a member-owned community financial institution. We The people in our community don’t really need my TV jobs, which I’m so grateful for! But it was signer and I employ freelance design to plan the layout of both interior my clients is the key to running my
have over $5 billion in assets and provide traditional banking another bank. We think they need a financial my supportive husband who encouraged me to assistants and drafters as needed and exterior spaces. I also source Modern Kitchen design business. I don’t push you into
services, like mortgages, commercial loans, checking, etc., as well institution that puts their interests ahead of the pursue my first love – Interior Design. I went back per project. hard finishes, paint and wallpaper, décor. Designing custom cabinetry for kitchens, Since the Covid-19 Pandemic, we’ve doing something you’re going to be
as wealth management, insurance, and trust services. Although bank’s own interests and spends the time necessary to school to get my design degree and spent a few plumbing and hardware fixtures, bathrooms and closets are my favorite part of added virtual services! We do no-con- unhappy with. Remodeling a home
we offer all the services of a bank, our approach to banking is to understand their unique situations, as well as years working for notable designers in Los Angeles appliances, lighting, furniture and design because the details I add here are what will tact e-design as well as design consul- can be daunting, I will offer my exper-
a bit different. Because everyone we serve is an owner of the design solutions specifically aimed at helping them make your house extraordinary. tation via video chat.
company, we focus on each member’s unique needs and goals and achieve their goals. That’s what we do at Kinecta.
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