People will remember Korbi for her creativity, sharp wit, determination, and the special light she

brought to everyone around her.

Growing up in Holt, Michigan, Korbi’s big personality showed early on. She enjoyed cooking,

baking, swimming, arts and crafts, and especially loved sports. She was always the entertainer,

making home videos and charming everyone she met, a trait she kept throughout her life.

After high school, Korbi moved to Chicago to study graphic design at Columbia College.

Chicago soon felt like home, and over the next 21 years, she built a life full of close friendships

and memorable adventures.

Korbi found her calling in the wild world of events, which took her around the world and let her

be part of amazing experiences. She helped decorate the White House for Christmas and worked

with well-known clients like McDonald’s, Ulta Beauty, Southwest Airlines, Pepsi, and Molson

Coors. In 2015, she and her sister, Robi, founded Bare Design, building a business that reflected

their creativity, ambition, and commitment to excellence.

Korbi was truly talented at what she did and had a special gift for helping others shine. She

impressed everyone she worked with, from CEOs to her teammates, always making the team

look good. No matter the project, she brought honesty, creativity, humor, and friendship, along

with a strong commitment to doing her best. For Korbi, building real relationships mattered as

much as the work itself. Many of her colleagues became lifelong friends and chosen family,

showing how genuine her connections were.

Outside of work, Korbi lived life with the same excitement she brought to her career. She

traveled for business, but her favorite times were the yearly YOLO girls’ trips. More recently,

she traveled to San Sebastián, the Champagne region of France, and Cancún. She knew how to

turn any trip into an adventure and any gathering into a story worth retelling, especially if there

was a VIP cabana involved (Lovers and Friends 2023, never forget).

Korbi leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond her professional accomplishments. It lives

on in the people she inspired, the friendships she nurtured, and the countless lives she made

brighter. She changed perspectives, brought people together, and reminded those around her to

embrace life with humor, courage, and authenticity.

Korbi was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten.