Bob has always been interested in shapes. He says it comes from his father, a lifelong mechanical engineer and the smartest man he ever knew. But oddly enough, he graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. Form and function. After deciding the artsy types were a little too snooty for his liking, he got his first real job making furniture. And soon after, embarked on becoming a serial entrepreneur when he started Hallmark Cabinets with a partner and they created beautiful kitchens in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills.
The opportunity arose to develop the manufacturing methods to fabricate a line of speaker cabinets for an up and coming audiophile brand, NHT. His company, AVP, grew with their success but eventually the speaker industry shifted to China. After moving to Hampton Roads, Bob went back to his cabinet roots and created Stahl Cabinet Company which then became Neptune Kitchen and Bath. And although it’s Bob’s intention to turn daily operations over to the next generation, he first wants to develop a company culture of creativity, pride in work and customer satisfaction. It’s not ok to be second best.
Now a proud resident of Norfolk, Emily was born and raised in the Chicago area. Having grown up spending time in the city, she was exposed to a broad range of architectural styles and design influences from a young age.Emily studied Marketing and Communications at the University of Alabama and finished her Degree in Interior design at the Art Institute here in Virginia Beach.
With a passion for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces, Emily pursued a career in kitchen and bath design. Throughout her career, she has worked on a diverse range of projects, from small-scale remodels to large-scale renovations. Emily is skilled in creating detailed floor plans and 3D renderings using the state-of-the-art Chief Architect program, selecting appropriate fixtures and finishes, and overseeing the entire design process from concept to completion.
As a dedicated kitchen and bath designer with a unique blend of experience and creativity, Emily is committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed clients’ expectations.
In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her 2 young boys and her husband, Brandon (Neptune’s Chief Operating Officer.)
Josh Stoughton
Project Manager
and Certified Stiltz Installer
Ty Taylor
Cabinet Shop Manager
Chris Bresnahan
System Director
Jamie Lockhart
Project Manager
