Jordan Yankovich, NCIDQ

Owner-Principal

Jordan began KovichCo with a vision of a client-oriented firm that creates exceptional, expressive, customized, and art-driven spaces. In her role as principal, Jordan leads with her artistic eye and curious nature, and approaches every project with a design philosophy of “seek first to understand, and then design.”

With an insatiable appetite for inspiration, beauty, and history, Jordan loves to travel, read, and discover. She brings these elements to life in her projects in myriad ways: from designing and overseeing custom furniture and lighting to hand-selecting works of art and antiques from around the world. Collector or hoarder, only time will tell.

Jordan holds two bachelor’s degrees from the Art Institute of Colorado and Northwest Nazarene University. She is an NCIDQ-certified interior designer, a LEED Green Associate, a member of the American Society of Interior designers (ASID) and of the International Interior Designer Association (IIDA). In 2016, she was honored with a Tribute to Women in Industry (TWIN) by the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. For numerous years Jordan was the Chairperson of the Nampa Arts and Historic Preservation Commission.

Tara Garrett NCIDQ

Senior Interior Designer

Tara holds a BFA in Interior Design and a Minor in Architecture from University of Idaho. Before joining KovichCo, Tara honed her expertise in hospitality interior design including branded hotels and restaurants among other commercial projects. Since joining KovichCo in 2017, she has left her design signature on almost every project. Her work across all project types has garnered numerous awards. 

Beneath her thoughtful, serene demeanor is a powerhouse of design skills and experience. From start through completion, she brings her careful attention-to-detail, commitment to project vision, and deft problem solving skills to every project she works on. Tara’s favorite part of the design process is Space Planning, and believe us: layouts are putty in her hands. When not designing, Tara can be found paddleboarding or rockhounding.

Laurie Engelbreit

Purchasing Coordinator

Laurie holds a Bachelor of Arts, from Colorado Christian University, in Music with Emphasis on Voice. Since joining the KovichCo team in 2019, from the world of real estate, she has managed the complex, relentless stream of orders and invoicing that make up all project purchasing. 

Under her watchful eye, the KovichCo Project Procurement Process has been developed into a well oiled machine that churns out beautifully furnished spaces. Beyond overseeing all purchasing, Laurie puts her creative skills to good use at KovichCo, assisting with selections and sourcing as well as being our in-house floral department. Outside of work, you can find Laurie camping in the mountains or snuggling her animals.

Donna Caldwell

Studio Manager

Donna joined KovichCo in 2023 from the vastly different world of state government. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial-organizational Psychology and a MBA from University of Illinois. Donna’s career has been about finding a way to “organize it”, “simplify it”, “streamline it” to try to make everyone’s work life easier. Her time at KovichCo continues this thread; developing systems and efficiencies that keep the team and projects running. 

Donna oversees the the design studio, handling of time billing, and management of KovichCo inventory. Where there is a need, Donna has a way. On the weekends, you can find Donna at the racetrack, and wherever she is; you can be sure she is listening to Taylor Swift.