Our Story

Cabinet Designs is a family and community oriented company with a straightforward vision. We believe that when it comes to cabinetry: design, quality, and function really does matter.

With this mind-set, in the summer of 1984 Dan made the leap from building yacht cabinets to residential cabinets. Oh, and he had one customer. Dan set up shop with a table saw and hand tools in a rented Merritt Island bay with one $800 order.

Thousands of clients later, Cabinet Designs has since grown. We’ve built a manufacturing facility in Rockledge, added another building, survived the great Recession, completed the handoff to the 2nd generation; all while gaining an exceptional reputation among interior designers, homeowners, architects, and custom home builders. We are the premier custom cabinet manufacturer in Brevard County.

Our mission is to design, build, and install custom built cabinetry for you and your space. We are residential cabinet experts. All we do is cabinetry and millwork.

Today, family and community are still our cornerstones. Our name is our reputation. Our clients are treated as part of our family. And if you’re lucky enough, you’ll run into a grandchild or two when you visit our shop!

Scott Riley

President & Designer

In 7th grade, Scott fell in love with a girl who's dad owned a custom cabinet shop. The rest is history.

He is a Melbourne High School alum and Palm Beach Atlantic University graduate. Scott started up and ran our Atlanta showroom in the Buckhead design district before moving back home to work at the mother ship.

Always up for a challenge, Scott isn’t afraid to dive into new projects or try new things. He’s into triathlon, classic cars, and hunting. Scott’s true passion is promoting the Skilled Trades to high schoolers. But his all-time favorite activity, is spending time with his pride and joy, Andrew and Jordyn.

Leslie Riley

Principal Designer

Leslie got an early start into the cabinet business. She has early memories of sanding cabinet doors after school and playing hide-and-go-seek in the showroom.

She is a Merritt Island High alum and after graduating from Palm Beach Atlantic University, Leslie spent 8 years in Atlanta before moving back home to work in the family business.

A versatile designer who is well versed and experienced in traditional, transitional, and modern (her favorite). Leslie is an innovative designer with a keen eye for colors and style. And if you want to talk all day...ask her about cabinet hardware! When Leslie is not running her two littles around, or out with her friends, she enjoys baking and relaxing on a Georgia cabin porch with a coffee or an Italian red wine.

2023 Viera Charter School Volunteer of the Year

Derek Whitten

Designer

Derek has been designing and building custom cabinetry for over 40 years. He joined us in 2008 after successfully running his own cabinet shop for 10 years. Prior to owning his business, Derek built custom cabinets for Sea Ray boats for 18 years.

By merging his clients with our manufacturing capabilities, he is able to provide his clients exactly what they want.

Derek is admired by his clients and treats them as the star of the show. His ability to design and build, separates Derek from the rest. Impossible is not in his vocabulary.

When Derek needs to get away, you can find him playing golf on a local course.

Dan and Sherry ScotT

Owners

Dan and Sherry began this journey together over 40 years ago. A Rockledge native, Dan has been a wood worker since he can remember. Now a master craftsman, he splits his time between sales, design, and shop foreman. Dan's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned him a stellar reputation in the industry.

Sherry is the glue that holds this operation together. She holds many roles, from designer to human resources to CFO. We're really not sure what we'd do without her.

But above all, what makes these two really come alive, are their seven grandchildren - Cailey, Addison, Andrew, Jordyn, Gage, Jack, and Zaden. Nana and Poppy love spending time with and spoiling this crazy crew!

2022 UPDATE: Dan and Sherry have officially retired!