HOLLY A KOPMAN, PRINCIPAL
Holly A. Kopman is an award-winning interior designer based in Mill Valley, CA. Founded in 2005, Holly is known for her rebellious glamour, which melds her love of rock ‘n’ roll music and passion for fine art. Her reputation for stunning, impactful design with keen attention to detail puts her in a category of her own.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Holly set her sights on design at a very young age. Her passion was piqued by her uncle, renowned interior designer of the ’70s, Leslie Grodsky of Griffin Interiors. Holly says being surrounded by furnishings by icons like Paul Evans and Milo Baughman instilled a deep appreciation for historic artisans and world-class craftsmanship.
When Holly graduated from Southern Methodist University, however, adventure called and she packed her bags and moved to Aspen, CO, where her love affair with skiing and mountain life started––and remains to this day. In 1993, Holly moved (site unseen) to San Francisco to attend Fashion Institute of Design. After a stint at design showroom Sloan Miyasato, she served as a Senior Designer at Rebecca Bradley Interiors, where she honed her skills in residential interiors.
In 2005, Holly struck out on her own, and founded HAK Interior Design. Her portfolio of work includes primary and secondary residences for discerning clients from the San Francisco Bay Area, Aspen, and Malibu. Holly was named “Best Interior Designer” by Marin Magazine in 2022 and 2023. Her work has been published in AD.COM, LUXE, Elledecor.com, San Francisco Magazine, Marin Magazine, and Livingetc, to name a few.
MEET THE TEAM
SENIOR DESIGNER + PROJECT MANAGER
Prior to joining HAK, Senior Designer Despina Craig has worked with some of the top residential design firms in the Bay Area. With a long time passion for interior design, Despina is also the founder of her own event and design company.
During her off time, she can be found walking her puppy Keetsa Bella, or going on adventures in wine country with her girlfriends.
DESPINA CRAIG
SENIOR DESIGNER
Senior Desinger Marla Schrank, joined HAK in November of 2022 after working at top design firms in the Bay Area. For more than 25 years, Marla has reimagined the interiors of dozens of sophisticated homes, and has worked with clients throughout the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, Boston, New York, Sun Valley, Dallas and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her vast experience and thoughtful design engenders trust and confidence with clients.
A native Bostonian, Marla studied Art, and Psychology at the University of New Hampshire, and Interior Architecture and Design at the University of California, Berkeley.
Marla currently resides in the East Bay hills with her partner Andy, and 3 children, Hannah, Griffin and Ash.
MARLA SCHRANK
ABBIE NASH
DESIGNER
Abbie Nash has been with HAK since 2011, serving as the resident ‘renderer’, and continues to bring her expertise in drawing to the firm. The daughter of a general contractor and a realtor, Abbie says her interest in architecture and design started before she could walk.
As an adult, Abbie spent 15 years in the Bay Area, where she earned a BA in Interior Architecture + Design from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and immersed herself in the vibrant Bay Area design scene. In 2016, Abbie moved to Washington state, where she built the home of her dreams with her husband, son, and 7 year-old american staffordshire terrier/german shorthair mix, Stella.
PUBLICITY STRATEGIST
Nicole brings over 20 years of PR strategy and brand-building to her job as Publicity Manager for HAK. In addition to helping creatives tell their stories, Nicole is keenly aware of the ever-changing media landscape and stays on top of industry shifts and trending topics to leverage her clients the right press.
Nicole lives in Marin County with her squad, three rescues, Bug, Cassius and Diggie Smalls.
NICOLE BALIN
JACKSON BROWN
HEAD OF SECURITY
Jackson aka Jax serves as Head of Security for HAK. He brings unparalleled dedication, focus, and perseverance to his role. Woof.