Our Team – OTOW World Design Studio

Meet Our Design Experts

Our dedicated design team is passionate about taking your vision and making it a reality. Our goal is to turn your dream home into your new home.

Ellen Kelliher

Design Studio Manager

Ellen Kelliher

Ellen Kelliher, Design Studio Manager at On Top of the World Communities was born and raised in Deerfield Illinois. She moved to Phoenix Arizona in 2005 then relocated to Ocala in 2015 to be closer to family. After being a sales account manager and owning a successful decorating business collectively for over 18 years, she wanted to find a company she could grow with who could benefit from her experience in design and sales.
When I learned about the integrity of the family legacy, the quality of their building standards, and about the community I knew this was a perfect fit.” In her spare time, Ellen enjoys fitness and spending time outdoors.

McKenzie Salyers

Design Studio Consultant

McKenzie Salyers

Even from a young age, McKenzie remembers enjoying shows like Candice Olsen’s Divine Design, Extreme Home Makeover, and HGTV Design Star. Being able to share her passion for residential design while serving others is everything she could possibly dream of in a career here at On Top of the World. After graduating from the University of Kentucky McKenzie was hired as Drees Homes’ very first Design Assistant where she hosted preview events for potential home buyers and helped manage the studio sample library. In 2018, McKenzie’s husband’s career relocated them to Gainesville, FL where she has accomplished ultimate career goal of being a Design Consultant herself. On her days off, McKenzie enjoys shopping, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, and spending quality time with her husband and Australian Shepherd puppy, Bowden.

Stacey Franke

Design Studio Consultant

Stacey Franke

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Christina Torres

Design Studio Consultant

Christina Torres

I am Christina Torres, Design Consultant for On Top of the World Communities, Inc. I have been working in the Interior Design field for several years. Starting in Grosse Pointe, Michigan in the early nineties having worked on several projects for local personalities from the Hockey Team and Motown, before working in Florida and Puerto Rico. Interior Design is a Theory of Trust and Kitchens should be Designed around what is truly important Food, Life, and Amusement.

Kimberly Minni

Design Studio Consultant

Kimberly Minni

Kimberly Minni, has been with On Top of the World since 2005. Born and raised in beautiful Ocala, Kimberly enjoys seeing the area grow with each passing year. She has always had a love for creating aesthetically pleasing surroundings and believes that a well-designed home should be tailored to those who live within. Kimberly graduated from the College of Central Florida with an Associate Degree in Interior Design in 1992 and has been involved in some aspect of residential design ever since. Kimberly enjoys working closely with each homebuyer to create a personalized interior. “I know I have done my job well when I get a heartfelt smile at the end of the design process” often hearing “thank you for your patience”. She believes that On Top of the World puts the heart in home-building, making each experience one of a kind. “I feel privileged to be a part of so many wonderful people’s lives” she added.

Diana Charles

Receptionist

Diana Charles

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Inge Schild

Design Liaison

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I started working for OTOW in May of 2019 as a part time employee. I transferred to the Design Studio as a Design Liaison in December of 2019. What I love about my job as a Design Liaison is to assist in showing what we have available in the Design Studio so the buyers are able to envision what their dream home will be when they are ready to build at OTOW. My goal as a Liaison at OTOW is to give the best “Customer Service” and assure that they have a “Great Browse Experience” at the Design Studio. My previous experience most of my life was in the Hospitality Industry. I was an Assistant Director for several Resorts in Charleston, SC, Key Largo and Boca Raton, FL. I worked for a Manufacturing Group as Senior Buyer and Manager for 12 years until I moved to Ocala, FL. I always say…that to be successful in any job, you have to have passion in what you do.

Amy Jameson

Design Liaison

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Amy Jameson is originally from Napa, CA. She was fortunate to live in many places in childhood and as a retail Store Manager. Amy always felt that Customer service is a privilege and simple, Take care of the customer and take care of the employees that serve the customer. On Top of the World understands that formula of making a great place to live and work. After a 27 year career of being a retail General Manager for Lowe’s, Sears, and Montgomery Ward, Amy decided to spend time with her new grandbabies and family. With lots of free time and many great places traveled, Amy missed helping people love where they live. As a new employee, Amy feels blessed to pursue her love and passion as an OTOW Design Liaison.

Lisa Koveleskie

Concierge

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As a military spouse, I have lived in quite a few areas, but I am thrilled to call Ocala my forever home. I love helping clients get their design appointments scheduled and seeing them create an extraordinary home with the help of our Design Consultants. This community definitely makes you feel like family!

Jane Dennison

Concierge

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Jane grew up in Manchester, Maine and has a BS in Business/Economics from the University of Maine at Farmington. Jane has worked at Newspapers, Furniture/Flooring Business, Colby College and Real Estate. She and her husband Bill (who is retired) and daughter Elizabeth, moved to Florida 4 years ago to escape Maine Winters!