1998 When her father, Mark Hampton, dies, Alexa Hampton takes over as president of Mark Hampton LLC, a business that he founded in 1976. She has gone on to make a name for herself that is as recognizable and well-regarded as his, with the same classic, eclectic and comfortable style. She also designs products for Kravet, Hickory Chair, Visual Comfort and Stark Carpet. She appears regularly on This Old House.