Floor Craft
Meet the Team
Get to know the names and the faces that help make Floor Craft so special.
Voted Best of Colorado Springs, Floor Craft has been Southern Colorado's preferred flooring and tile company since 1942. We attribute our decades of success to the incredible team that makes Floor Craft your source for carpeting, vinyl, laminate, engineered hardwood, and tile.
SALES TEAM
JERRY DE BELLEFEUILLE
SALES TEAM
Since September 2017
Don't let his last name intimidate you - Jerry is one of the friendliest, most helpful people you will meet. Floor Craft snagged Jerry in September of 2017 after he relocated from the East Coast. Even though Jerry is a newer team member, he is certainly not new to the industry. Jerry's introduction to flooring began at Home Depot in the early 90s, although he started in retail sales even earlier. After getting his feet wet at the big box store, he moved into a sales rep position for the largest flooring distributor in northern California for a couple of years. In 2006, he headed east and worked for a local flooring company for over a decade. It's from there that he began his migration west to the great state of Colorado, where he came aboard Floor Craft.
Jerry is the epitome of a family man, having three kids and a marriage surpassing three decades! When Jerry isn't helping beautify your home, he enjoys long motorcycle rides, loving on his German Shepherd, and acting as the music director at his local church.
DRU MONTGOMERY
SALES TEAM
Since November 2014
Dru has been with Floor Craft for over six years, but he has more than three decades of experience with him. Dru not only knows the retail side of things, but he also has a vast amount of knowledge of the distribution side of the industry as well. This provides a unique perspective many others don't have. With his depth of industry understanding, Dru is an inquisitive salesman. He works hard to get to know the customers to truly pair them with not only the most aesthetically appealing product but also with the most appropriate floor for their budget and lifestyle.
Dru keeps quite busy at work, but that is just so he stays sharp for all that he has going on at home. He and his high school sweetheart have five children, 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, five Dalmatians, and one lovable rescue mutt. He and his wife show their dogs nationally. Three of their grand-puppies rode on the Budweiser Clydesdale wagons, and another found fame in TV commercials. Dru loves camping, fishing, and four-wheeling with his grandchildren. We also feel it's best to let you know that if you don't care for the Kansas Jayhawks, you may want to work with another salesperson (just kidding - he likes everyone).
ETHAN STRAUCH
SALES TEAM
Since 2010
Ethan grew up in the Floor Craft household and was manning forklifts and cutting carpets in the warehouse as soon as he could get himself from school to work on his own. Throughout college, Ethan worked remotely for the store, assisting with builder accounts and helping implement technology into Floor Craft's processes. Following college, he spent a few years in the finance industry but returned to the company more excited than ever. Ethan's primary role is working with our contractor and builder accounts. We are also happy to report that thanks to Ethan's driving force and passion for technology, Floor Craft is now nearly 100% paperless!
When Ethan isn't at Floor Craft, he typically explores beautiful Colorado with his wife, dog, and new daughter, Jo! Huge proponents of adventure, which they now call "Jo on the Go," the couple enjoys hiking, biking, and camping in as many mountain towns as they can with their growing family.
MARK STRAUCH
SALES TEAM
Since 1977
The big dog, captain, el jefe - whatever you want to call him - Mark is the man at the helm making it happen at Floor Craft. When people think of the owner of a company, they often imagine a man briefly checking his email while teeing off on the first hole of the back nine on a Wednesday at 10 AM; this is not Mark. Mark is the first and last to leave type of owner. He prefers to lead by example and sets the bar for what is required to run a small business. Mark spends most of his time organizing the builder work and putting out fires on job sites but occasionally picks up a retail estimate so that you may bump into him.
When Mark isn't working, it's probably because his phone died. Mark relishes time spent with his family in the mountains, whether skiing, riding dirt bikes, camping, or chasing his new grandchildren. He also is a terrific woodworker.
RANDY STEVENSON
SALES TEAM
Since October 2003
Randy specializes in single and multifamily property management, real estate sale remodels, and commercial office installations. With 46 years of industry experience, Randy has plenty of savvy in the retail and residential areas as well. Of those 46 years, Floor Craft has been lucky enough to have Randy for the last 19! Randy is out of the office for 95% of the day, working by appointment. If you do run into him, though, you won't forget his wonderful sense of humor and unmistakable laugh.
Outside of work, Randy spends time with his three children and four grandchildren, to whom he has affectionately been deemed "Paw Paw." When not with his family, Randy's other business ventures have taken him south all the way to Liberia, Costa Rica. Down there, he is a proud partner of Angry Goats Brewery. We think he just found a clever way to write off both his beers and beach vacation, but he swears it's business. There must be some truth to that because the brewery has grown substantially since its inception in 2014, mainly due to the award-winning brews they have produced. Another passion of his is fishing. Whether it be fly fishing, ice fishing, or deep sea, put a reel in his hand, and Randy is a happy man.
JOHN WHITLOCK
SALES TEAM
Since January 1982
Steve has been a part of Floor Craft since 1982, and no, that is not a typo. Though Steve is not part of the ownership family, he is the 3rd generation of the Webb family to work at Floor Craft. His father, Bill, owned a store in Kansas but moved the family out to Colorado when things slowed down. Steve's grandmother worked for Floor Craft then and helped Bill get a position as an estimator. When Steve was old enough to join the workforce, he started in the warehouse at Floor Craft and then managed it for ten years. From there, he moved into an estimator role for just shy of a decade and since then has served as our most knowledgeable and trusted service team member. Steve is highly respected both at Floor Craft and among Floor Craft's long-standing builder and contractor accounts. It is common knowledge that if Steve is involved in solving a problem, the solution will be done right. Some of Steve's industry certifications include OSHA safety certificates, Karndean installation, and formal Schluter training.
Although Colorado is a beautiful state, Steve only agrees with that statement about half the year. He hates cold weather. When the snow starts flying, Steve and his wife prefer to bail and find themselves a lovely, sunny beach instead. Their favorite is Jamaica. When the winter subsides, Steve likes to head to the hills to camp and drive his sandrail.
SALES SUPPORT
KAREN COGBURN
SALES SUPPORT
As our design and sales coordinator, Karen works side by side with our sales team and Kelli Kadlec, co-owner and interior designer, in the design, color and options selections and sales processes.
A graduate of Colorado State University (formerly the University of Southern Colorado), Karen's past experience includes management of a top Colorado Springs production builder, Design Studio, and human resources. An artist, outdoorswoman, and avid reader, Karen is the mother of three grown children, three dogs, and two cats.
KELLI STRAUCH KADLEC
SALES SUPPORT
Since 2013
Kelli's role as Business Operations Manager is hard to categorize, mainly because she is involved in nearly every aspect of the business, including overseeing our purchasing team. The lead designer for nearly all of our home builder accounts, Kelli is an integral part of many of the color selections with our builders and their clients. Working as a team, Ethan (brother) and Kelli have nurtured the semi-custom and custom home builder accounts, which now contribute to much of Floor Craft's success and growth over the last few years. Kelli is also heavily involved in vendor relations to ensure we have updated products and excellent prices. You may or may not deal directly with Kelli when purchasing flooring from Floor Craft, but we promise you she is instrumental in making your project happen. Although her married name disguises it, Kelli is 4th generation lineage at Floor Craft and undoubtedly critical to the succession plan.
If you end up working with Kelli and you want to become her favorite customer, we'll give you a hint: ask her about her two daughters, Erin and Rori. Kelli's family spends as much time as possible camping and at the pool in the summer. She also loves taking walks to coffee shop and parks with her girls.
VALERIE RODRIGUEZ
SALES SUPPORT
Since November 2021
Valerie holds a BS in Management from Park University, where she graduated Cum Laude. Valerie manages all things accounting, including everyone's favorite part, getting paid!
Relocating from El Paso, Texas, nearly nine years ago, Valerie enjoys spending her free time with her two sons and embracing her creative side with painting, photography, and mixed media art.
TIM SETTLE
SALES SUPPORT
Since June 2022
The newest member of our purchasing team, Tim, assists in many areas at Floor Craft. A Colorado native, he is from Pueblo and a graduate of Colorado State University with a BA in Communications. He brings 17 years of experience in warehousing, inventory, and distribution from the beverage industry to Floor Craft.
Outside of work, Tim loves spending time with his wife, three children, and one grandchild. They are known as "GiGi" and Grandpa. They all enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, and pretty much any outdoor activity together. Tim loves classic cars and is currently working on his 1966 Mustang.
BRIAN SONGER
SALES SUPPORT
Since February 2004
Our lead purchaser, Brian, is key to the efficient and timely ordering and receiving of materials at Floor Craft which allows us to maintain our pricing and meet delivery and installation deadlines. With over two decades of experience in residential and commercial flooring, Brian has lived in Colorado Springs for nearly 50 years and enjoys getting away to the mountains as often as possible. An avid car enthusiast, Brian enjoys spending his free time restoring his 1955 Chevy truck.
KRISTINE STRAUCH
SALES SUPPORT
Since 2004
Kristine wears many hats at Floor Craft but primarily works in the admin office as she handles odds-and-ends tasks that everyone else seems to be too busy to address! The unofficial, official Director of Social Activities, Kristine, is a pro at organizing events and social functions for the staff (and their families) of Floor Craft. In her free time, Kristine enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, hiking, and participating in her local book club.
SERVICE TEAM
GABE CONSTANTINO
SERVICE TEAM
Since August 2019
Gabe has been tearing up remodels and slamming in floors since before he could drive. As a teen, he installed with his dad, who is a sales member and installer at Floor Craft - there aren't that many Costantinos in town! Throughout high school and college, Gabe installed pre-finished hardwood, floating laminate, and a lot of cork while it was still in style. Nearly all of those jobs were for Floor Craft, so while he hasn't been an employee long, Gabe has been around the shop as a sub-contractor for over fifteen years. In 2019, Gabe joined Floor Craft as an employee. His degree in communications ensures a quick response to builders, customers, and coworkers alike. He is the youngest member of the service team, its unofficial tech support, and its best drummer. Gabe moonlights as a writer, digital colorist, weekend cinematographer, basement drummer, and game designer when not devouring movies and games with his family and friends.
TIM KNEBL
SERVICE TEAM
Since September 2014
Tim's resume takes him not only across the industry but the country as well. It all began after college back in 1990 when Tim found himself installing commercial carpet for an outfit that sent him all over the country to wherever the next hotel was being built. Once the constant relocation lost its appeal, Tim pursued apartment remodel flooring using carpet and vinyl. In the mid-1990s, Tim found his way to Denver to work as an independent contractor installing vinyl, tile, and laminate. After going out on his own for a while, he found a position with the service department of a flooring store, but when the economy went south in 2008, he was forced back into the installation side of the business. From 2008 to 2014, Tim worked as an independent flooring subcontractor, often for Floor Craft. In mid-2014, Tim joined Floor Craft as an employee and is now our Service Team Manager, where he excels at keeping our service team running in tip-top shape.
Lovingly referred to as our jolly giant, Tim and his wife enjoy raising their two children and a new puppy! Willing to help with any task, Tim is a talented musician who values time spent with his church.
MIKE LINN
SERVICE TEAM
Since June 2020
A Colorado Springs local since 1974, Mike has a wealth of flooring experience ranging from warehouse to installation. With a degree in Architectural and Structural Drafting, Mike has worked for local government contractors at Peterson Air Force Base and as an independent tile contractor, installing for local flooring stores in Southern Colorado. When Mike is not on the job site for Floor Craft, he can be found taking in a local car show, racing around in his vintage car, and enjoying time with family and friends.
DEAN WINTERS
SERVICE TEAM
Since July 2017
STEVE WEBB
SERVICE TEAM
Since January 1982
Steve has been a part of Floor Craft since 1982, and no, that is not a typo. Though Steve is not part of the ownership family, he is the 3rd generation of the Webb family to work at Floor Craft. His father, Bill, owned a store in Kansas but moved the family out to Colorado when things slowed down. Steve's grandmother worked for Floor Craft then and helped Bill get a position as an estimator. When Steve was old enough to join the workforce, he started in the warehouse at Floor Craft and then managed it for ten years. From there, he moved into an estimator role for just shy of a decade and since then has served as our most knowledgeable and trusted service team member. Steve is highly respected both at Floor Craft and among Floor Craft's long-standing builder and contractor accounts. It is common knowledge that if Steve is involved in solving a problem, the solution will be done right. Some of Steve's industry certifications include OSHA safety certificates, Karndean installation, and formal Schluter training.
Although Colorado is a beautiful state, Steve only agrees with that statement about half the year. He hates cold weather. When the snow starts flying, Steve and his wife prefer to bail and find themselves a lovely, sunny beach instead. Their favorite is Jamaica. When the winter subsides, Steve likes to head to the hills to camp and drive his sandrail.
WAREHOUSE TEAM
MATT BEACH
WAREHOUSE TEAM
Since March 2020
Formerly a hard surface flooring installer for Floor Craft, we are thrilled to have Matt now working full-time for Floor Craft in our warehouse. His installation experience and overall knowledge make him the perfect addition to our team. In his free time, Matt enjoys hot, sunny days and spending time with his children.
