A wooden plaque bearing the words from the Gospel of Mark hangs at the entrance to Creative Kitchens in Huntington, West Virginia. Mark 9:23 says: "All things are possible to him who believes" and was a favorite verse of the late Robert Evans Stepp, founder of Creative Kitchens, Inc.

After returning from serving in the Army, Mr. Stepp began his career working in the furniture business along with his father. The elder Mr. Stepp and his friend, who also had a son, were instrumental in getting the two of them into the kitchen business. Mr. Stepp's partner actually began by selling kitchen samples from his car while the older Mr. Stepp "seeded" his son with $1,000.00 to "kick off" the business venture.

In 1959, Robert Stepp's dream became a reality. Creative Kitchens, Inc. was born at its present location having two employees; he and his partner. Mr. Stepp's love for his family and desire to provide well for them motivated him to work tirelessly at two jobs; accounting by day and selling cabinets by  night. Because of his many years of dedication to the company, Creative Kitchens now prides itself in serving  customers at two locations, one in Huntington and one in Charleston. The company currently employees forty-four people who also consider themselves part of the Creative family.

Mr. Stepp's diligence and persistence together with his eagerness to "dream big" earned him numerous distinctions in the business community. He was honored with the Business Appreciation Award, "Our Jobs, Our Children, Our Future, Inc." for his high standard of business ethics and the impact he had on our community. In 1974, he gained the distinction of CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer) from the National Kitchen and Bath Association. For three consecutive years, Creative Kitchens was selected the "Best in the Tri-State" for kitchens and baths.

Presently, Mr. Stepp's vision is being realized as the small company he began forty-six years ago continues to grow and serve the Greater Tri State Area. Creative Kitchens is privileged to work with both the smaller kitchen and bath projects as well as the larger assignments, including the famous Greenbrier Resort's Sporting Club.

Robert Evans Stepp was the devoted husband of Sandra Stepp and proud father of three children, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Surely, he would be proud to know that his family is carrying on the Stepp tradition of serving their clients and communities in admirable ways. That may very well be what he would consider his greatest accomplishment. 

It is true, "All things are possible to him who believes."