Jeff sladick President
Jeff & Joy Sladick are the owners of Royal Custom Designs, purchasing the company in May 2023. Jeff has a passion for American made furniture and has held leadership positions with several renowned domestic furniture brands in the hospitality design industry. Jeff is an experienced woodworker and has a deep understanding of manufacturing premium quality product. He is very active in the industry serving on the advisory board for BDNY and volunteering his time for NEWH at regional events.
Martha Clark vice president
Martha Clark joined the RCD Team in 2016 first in the role of Projects Director, and is currently serving as our Vice President. With nearly 3 decades of experience in leadership, and luxury furniture manufacturing, Martha uses her broad experience to lead the Sales, Marketing and Project Teams in the company’s objective of providing customers with exquisite furnishings and exceptional service. Martha is a nature & art lover who spends her free time working on her butterfly garden, painting, cooking, traveling and enjoying the outdoors with family, friends, and her beloved pets.
MONICA FLORES human resources director
Monica does a wonderful job taking care of the main ingredient to our success. Our employees. She works vigorously to ensure the safety and well being of every person working at RCD. Everyone loves her enthusiasm and sense of service. When not at work, Monica enjoys spending time with her beautiful family and friends.
Philip usher director of sales and marketing
Philip first joined RCD in 2019 as a special accounts Project Manager, and now leading the Sales & Marketing Team. Originally from London, Philip is no stranger to the furniture industry having previously owned his own furniture business. In his time with RCD, he has become a key contributor to the team and beloved by our clients for his work ethic, furniture knowledge and exceptional communication skills. In his free time, Philip enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with his beautiful family and pets.
Shannon conover estimating project manager
Maria Castro Senior Project MANAGER
Maria first joined RCD as a Project Coordinator in 2016. Since then, she was promoted to Project Manager and now serves in the role of Senior Project Manager. Maria has 25+ years of experience in the furniture manufacturing industry, ranging from hospitality, high end residential and retail. When not at work, Maria can be found volunteering at her daughter’s dance group where she serves as a group coordinator. In her spare time Maria enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Vanessa Cobb senior project manager
Vanessa was born in Cincinnati Ohio, raised in Cali. She joined our Team in 2019 and currently serves as a Senior Project Manager. Vanessa brings 10 years of interior design, customer service and construction experience to our team and leads a very structured team. Outside of work, Vanessa has 3 children that keep her busy with sports. She loves arts & crafts but her first love is singing and making music. She enjoys foreign films but has a sweet spot for cartoons…laughter is the way to her heart! She’s also a big fan of Bruce Lee!
jessica mercado project manager
Jessica joined RCD in 2024 in the role of Project Manager. She brings with her 7+ years of project management experience. Jessica takes great pride in her work, and also has a great eye for details. When not at work, Jessica enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.
michelle fernandez project manager
amber oconer project manager
aramiz siordia Project manager
Aramiz joined the RCD Team in 2022 in the role of Project Manager. Although new to Hospitality, Aramiz has had his share of experience in the furniture field. He is a talented young man with exceptional communication skills and eager to learn more. Aramiz enjoys spending time with his family, trying new food, traveling, and anything sports related.
Jeff Illingworth ENGINEERING MANAGER
Jeff has been an asset to the RCD Team since 2017 in the role of Engineering Manager. He leads the engineering team in providing shop drawings for our clients and engineering all our pieces. When not at work, Jeff enjoys the outdoors, and most of all spending time with his beautiful children.