Celebrating over twenty years in business, the Cottage Company of Harbor Springs has become our region’s premier building and interior design firms. We pride ourselves on superior customer service, unwavering attention to details, use of the highest quality materials and building systems, partnerships with the best subcontractors, suppliers and vendors, and environmentally sensitive building and design practices. Along the way, we have assembled a team of talented and personable construction and interior design professionals who utilize their collective abilities to create lifelong client relationships and amazing spaces that are cherished for generations.
Rob Mossburg
FOUNDER, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
As a young boy, Rob spent his time sketching homes at the kitchen table and cleaning job sites for his father’s residential construction business. Today he is a third generation home builder and self-proclaimed perfectionist with a refined eye for architectural detail, quality construction, and exceptional customer service. His love of family and community is evident: whether he is building homes for families to cherish, enjoying family and friends at his beloved cabin on the river, or serving on the boards of local non-profits.
Kelly Konoske
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL, COTTAGE COMPANY INTERIORS
Kelly grew up summering in Northern Michigan and knows how a perfectly designed home can inspire friends and family to gather, relax, enjoy, be themselves, and celebrate life’s little pleasures. As Creative Director, Kelly collaborates with clients to design the home of their dreams and ensures their vision becomes a reality. Under her leadership, Cottage Company Interiors has become the most published and award-winning interior design firm in the region–including over 35 magazine features and the prestigious Brian Killian Rising Star Award, given to the top up-and-coming interior designer in Michigan.
Joel Reb
PRINCIPAL, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
Joel is a fourth-generation builder who grew up working on his father’s construction sites. After earning his construction management degree, Joel gained technical skills in commercial construction before moving to the Traverse City region to become General Manager of two high-end residential building companies. Joel will lead Cottage Company’s expansion into the Traverse City market. His attention to detail, anticipation of challenges, and highly developed technical skills ensure each project comes in on time and on budget. When not working, you can find Joel on the family boat, at his children’s sporting events, or enjoying time with family and friends. Joel resides on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City with his wife Jess and their three very active children.
Jill Nuding
HEAD OF CONSTRUCTION, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
As a third generation home builder, this carpenter’s daughter will get your home built on-time and on-budget. And best of all, you will have fun doing it! Her sense of fiscal responsibility to her clients is paramount and her ability to meticulously manage each project has earned praise from global marketing powerhouse JD Power and Associates as “one of the top customer service providers we have seen in any industry”. It follows that Jill is beloved by her clients. As one client put it, “I love the home Jill built for us, but what I really love is that Jill treated us like family.”
Vee Mossburg
FOUNDER & CEO, COTTAGE COMPANY INTERIORS
Vee founded Cottage Company Interiors in 2009 to help clients achieve a seamless and enjoyable experience building, designing and furnishing their perfect Up North home. Her chic coastal style is influenced by having lived in Santa Barbara and Laguna Beach, California where carefree, barefoot casual is a way of life. She brought these sensibilities to the Midwest by creating friendly, inviting homes and cottages that never fail to evoke a smile of joy and a sigh of pleasure when families and friends arrive.
Doug Konoske
PROJECT MANAGER, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
Doug collaborates with Jill to deliver amazing customer service to our building clients. He loves seeing the joy on clients faces when they walk into their new home. “They come to us with a vision, and we love helping to make that vision a reality. As a family business, we enjoy each other’s company both in and out of the office and understand what family truly means. This allows us to extend that level of comfort and respect to our clients.”
Jordan Irish
PROJECT MANAGER, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
Jordan has a background in both commercial and high-end residential construction. He started early–digging ditches, sweeping floors, performing demolition and assisting carpenters–working for his family’s commercial construction company. Later, he’d held positions ranging from Field Superintendent, Lead Estimator, Vice-President of Business Development, and most recently as Project Manager for several homes in Bay Harbor and Charlevoix. A family man, Jordan lives in Boyne Falls with his wife, Melissa, and their five adorable children.
Diana Dutchesen
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER, COTTAGE COMPANY INTERIORS
Diana is all about style and sophistication and brings a Martha Stewart-like elegance to all she does. And like Martha, she is the complete package–gracious, knowledgeable, organized, detail-oriented, and a style maven. Clients share that working with Diana is “like working with a friend: pleasant, supportive, caring–and still willing to tell you her opinion, in the kindest way possible, of course!”
Tiffanie Skiba
OFFICE MANAGER, COTTAGE COMPANY INTERIORS
Tiffanie is the consummate multitasker. She assists the team with all things design and finds time to manage the office as well. Tiffanie makes sure that your furnishings are delivered on-time and as-specified. She manages ordering, tracking, scheduling, and installing, and delivers amazing customer service–so much so, a client described Tiffanie as “one of the most professional people I’ve worked with, EVER!”
Emily McGeath
OFFICE MANAGER, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
Emily runs the construction office and supports the construction team in all project administration and project management functions. She’s the person collecting lien waivers, confirming subcontractor insurances and protecting the company’s well-earned reputation for a “buttoned down” back office. She also oversees our Cottage Concierge program with an amazing combination of client service and efficiency. Emily is the office go-to for operational best practices and product and system improvements. Her “I’m on it” attitude inspires us every day.
Gunnar Gingrich
PROJECT MANAGER, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
Gunnar is an Arizona native who fell in love with Michigan while spending summers at his family cottage on Clear Lake. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from Ferris State while working commercial internships and residential new builds. Gunnar enjoys guiding projects from concept to completion and the satisfaction of building custom homes and cottages that will be enjoyed by families for generations. In his spare time, he plays his guitar, mountain bikes the trails at Boyne Highlands, golfs whenever he can, and enjoys Lake Michigan on his jet-ski.
Dana Rehbun
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN, COTTAGE COMPANY INTERIORS
With three decades of experience of luxury design and a lifelong affinity of the finer things in life, Dana is the embodiment of a luxurious lifestyle. Her wealth of knowledge serves as the foundation upon which she builds the most extraordinary living spaces.
Having left her mark on residences in Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, and Connecticut, Dana now brings her talents to Harbor Springs, Michigan, where she has cherished the summer seasons for the past 40+ years.
Beyond her design endeavors, Dana relishes quality time with her family, leisurely days on the water, dinners at the Little Harbor Club, and engaging in a spirited game of Mah Jongg with cherished friends. Dana’s passion for luxury living extends far beyond her work, enriching every facet of her life.
Marci Kruskie
INTERIOR DESIGNER, COTTAGE COMPANY INTERIORS
Marci collaborates with Kelly to create and deliver our award-winning interiors. The two compliment each other so well that a client coined them the “dynamic duo” and the nickname has stuck! With a background in project management, cabinetry design, and interior architectural details, Marci brings outstanding project management and communication skills that ensure each project runs smoothly, the end result exceeds the clients’ expectations, and that the experience of working with us is memorable.
Bob Mossburg
WISE OLD MAN, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
Having literally performed all the trades himself at some point in his career, Bob lends his expertise to the entire team. He gets involved early by reviewing architectural plans to make sure they can be implemented in the field and meeting with the trades to work out the details. His deep knowledge, problem solving abilities, and can-do attitude make him a valuable asset to projects, but it is his engaging “get-it-done-right” and “enjoy-what-you-do” attitude that makes him a client favorite!
Kafui Okai-Adjei
CONCIERGE SERVICES, COTTAGE COMPANY OF HARBOR SPRINGS
KK brings his warm smile, can-do attitude and amazing work ethic to our construction team. You might recognize KK from local farmer’s markets. He has been a figure at the Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Charlevoix and Boyne City farmers’ markets for years. Although his day job has always been “farmer extraordinaire,” KK so enjoys working with the Cottage Company Team, that he chooses to work with us on his days off and evenings. We and our clients are blessed that he does!
Joey and Luna
OFFICE FRIENDS
Joey Beadboard and Luna V-groove are our adorable maltipoos who hang out at the office and happily greet all. While Joey has a laid-back West Coast vibe, his little sister, Luna, is an energetic East Coast kind of gal. Both, of course, have impeccable taste!
