Team

Ben Eldridge

Ben brings a wealth of flooring expertise to the DCO Commercial Floors family. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. He specializes in commercial flooring and carpet, as well as tile, hardwood, porcelain, stone and resilient tile. He’s also well-versed in sheet vinyl and shower systems. Ben has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and recognitions over the years, including Salesperson of the Year in 2007 and 2008 as well as being the recipient of the President’s Club Award every year from 2006-2017. He has also received the prestigious Top Gun: Best of the Best Award in 2016. Together with his wife Kim and their two children, Camden and Sawyer, Ben and his family are active members of Watkinsville First Baptist Church where he and his wife teach a children’s Sunday school class. They live in Oconee County and Ben prides himself on being extremely active in his children’s sporting activities, including coaching them in baseball, football and basketball. His hobbies include renovating and selling homes, breeding English bulldogs and goldendoodles, and supporting UGA in every sport.

Chris Saye

Chris joined the DCO Commercial Floors team in 2011, bringing with him more than 25 years of real estate and construction experience. He holds a degree in real estate from the University of Georgia, and puts his considerable expertise to work at DCO Commercial Floors by concentrating on multi-family and fast-track single family construction. Chris has also been honored with many different awards, including the DCO Rookie of the Year award in 2011, the DCO President’s Club Award for 2012-2017, and the DCO Salesperson of the Year Award in 2013. Chris is married to Beth Saye and they have four children together: John, Katy, Brooks and Brantley. They also have four granddaughters: Nora, Magnolia, Eliza, and Brice. The family attends Antioch Christian Church.

Danny Thompson

Danny joined the Dalton Carpet Outlet team back in March of 1985 as an outside builder sales representative. Initially, his role was to develop new business relationships in the growing builder market throughout the Athens metro area. He proved to be exemplary in this role and then went on to become a Sales Manager, helping to train new representatives to further company growth and expansion. Danny returned to a fulltime sales role in 1989 and has won numerous awards and accolades since then, including Outside Salesperson of the Year for more than 10 years, Presidents Club awards for having a million dollars or more in sales and most recently, the Top Gun award for overall sales performance. To help with the expansion of the commercial side of DCO Commercial Floors, Danny became a senior account executive in 2008. His specialization includes multi-family developments and student housing across the nation. He has worked on projects across the country, including in Oregon, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Arizona. Danny hopes the next few years will be as fruitful as the last ten and he welcomes the opportunity to further grow and expand DCO Commercial Floors’ commercial flooring segment. In addition to spending time with his wife, Donna, and their six grandchildren, Danny enjoys traveling, working on classic cars, and watching NASCAR.

Danny Newman

Danny began working in the window treatment industry as an installer at age sixteen. Except for a tw0-year period when he worked in the transportation industry, his career has been in window treatments. He joined DCO Commercial Window Treatments in July of 2016 as an Account Executive. Danny likes to work on vintage cars and motorcycles in his spare time. He also enjoys hunting, drawing, and painting. He strives to build strong relationships and provide a quality product and exceptional service to general contractors, property managers, and property owners.

Dave Newman

Dave began working in the window treatment industry in 1984. He came to DCO Commercial Window Treatments in February of 2015. Dave has earned the President’s Club Award in 2016, which is a top sales achievement in the company. Dave and his wife, Denise, moved to the Atlanta area with their two children, Danny and Adrienne, in 1984.  They have four grandchildren and are very involved in their church where Dave plays bass in the worship band and also works with the youth praise band.

David Connell

Some people are a perfect fit when it comes to flooring – like our account executive David. Since graduating from Athens Tech in 1975 with a degree in Marketing and Management, David started his own flooring business in 1976. He then closed his business and joined the DCO Commercial Floors team in 2010, concentrating on the central and southern Georgia markets. He is an expert in both carpet and resilient flooring installation, and his son Ryan has also worked with us since 2005. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife of more than 40 years, Debbie, as well as their four grandchildren. He is also an avid lover of horses and golf.

Ezra Peterson

Ezra began working in commercial sales for Dalton Carpet One in 1999 upon earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia. Since then, Ezra has gained an expertise that is one of the most diverse in the industry. His efforts and talents have allowed him to work successfully in a variety of fields over the years, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and senior living. This variety of market segments, along with his dedication to the job, flawless service, and impeccable work ethic have allowed him to become one the most valuable and awarded members of our team. He has earned a place in the President’s Club each year since the club opened in 2001 for having a million dollars or more in sales. He has also been awarded with the Top Gun: Best of the Best Award for his exceptional performance since its inception in 2015. He is married to his wife, Sabrina, and together they have a daughter, Sophia. When he isn’t making a sale, Ezra enjoys fitness, basketball, tennis, golf, and traveling. Recent projects: Northeast GA Medical at Braselton (NGMC Braselton), Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre, Athens Hyatt, and New Valdosta High School

Jeffrey Thomas

Jeffrey is a graduate of the University of Georgia and holds a BBA in Marketing. He began working in the flooring industry as a member of the DCO Commercial Floors team in 2007. Since then, he has been honored as a member of the President’s Club every year since 2014. He recently received a Top Gun award in 2015 and achieved his OSHA 30 certification. He specializes in attending to hospitality, higher education, healthcare, and corporate accounts. Jeffrey is originally from Athens, Georgia, but now lives in Atlanta. He spends his free time traveling and running.

Jeremy Friedman

Jeremy joined DCO Commercial Floors in February 2016 with five years of prior flooring experience under his belt. He currently holds an Associates Degree in Business Administration from Perimeter College, and is both FCICA and Procore Certified. Jeremy has worked in a wide range of industries, including hospitality, higher education, restaurant, healthcare, commercial property management, and senior living. All of these industries have provided him with a multi-faceted experience that is invaluable to understanding the different needs of occupational and commercial flooring. He and his wife Lindsey have three children together: Noah, Emma and Gavin. Don’t be surprised if in your spare time, you find Jeremy out on a field coaching ball, traveling, golfing or biking. He and his family attend the 12Stone Church. Recent projects: Porsche US Headquarters, GA Tech renovation, Hyatt Athens, Hilton Garden Inn renovation, 2017 Showtime Bowl renovation, 2017 NGMC Braselton OB Expansion.

Jeremy Kozup

Jeremy is no stranger to the construction industry, having started in it in 2002. His introduction to the flooring industry came in 2007 when he joined DCO Commercial Floors as a commercial sales specialist and senior project manager. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from East Carolina University in Industrial Distribution and Logistics. His areas of expertise within the company include military bases, higher education facilities, and dining halls. Jeremy has also obtained his OSHA 30 certification. Not content to rest on his educational achievements, Jeremy has also furthered his flooring education by completing Carpet One’s Installation Excellence Training. He has continued his studies by graduating from Mohawk University and receiving extensive training through Schluter and CTEF.

Joe Pryor

Joe has been with DCO for more than 20 years and in the flooring business for more than 35 years. He brings experience in all areas of the flooring industry including warehouse, buying, management, and sales. Joe’s current position makes him an expert in higher education, restaurants, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Joe has deservingly won numerous awards including Store of the Year, Outstanding Store Performance, and Salesperson of the Year. He has also received the Presidents Club Award two years in a row. Joe is married to Eva Pryor and they have two children, Justin and Leah. When not at the beach, Joe enjoys everything outdoors such as swimming, fishing and hunting. Originally from Virginia, Joe and Eva now reside in Pendergrass, Ga.

Matt Fasick

Matt will be coming to us after coming from GIO Tile as their Sales Manager for the Atlanta/Birmingham territory. Well versed, this upcoming year will mark his 23rd year in the commercial flooring business; he has previously served as a Distributor Representative, a Factory Representative and within Installation. Matt is very excited to join DCOCF as he has worked alongside sales staff in the past and now will be able to contribute to further successes with his experience and tenacity.

When Matt is not making it happen with DCO, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Cindy and their daughter, Layne.

Amon Deuley

Amon joined the DCOCF team in May of 2015.

Todd Minish

Todd brings more than two decades of flooring experience to the team. In addition to holding his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture in 1983 from Southern Polytechnical Institute, Todd is also a licensed Georgia architect. He has been working in the flooring industry since 1996 and was brought in to DCO Commercial Floors in October of 2015.

Daniel Armento

Daniel has a background in project management. He has experience in the industrial division as an Assistant Project Manager working on Industrial Warehouses and Distribution Centers all over the state of GA. Daniel also acted as estimator for Interior Tenant Improvement projects. He enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and kayaking.

Kristina Hood

Kristina previously worked as a Sales Assistant/Project Manager for a Trade Show company out of Suwanee.

She loves to travel and explore new places. When not on the road she enjoys spending time with family and friends along with watching and playing sports. Kristina’s son, Tucker, keeps her very busy.

Corey Hall

Corey comes to DCOCF with self-motivation, reliability, and a cheerful attitude – all qualities that lead to a successful member of our Estimating team. He learned all of these great qualities while working in residential home design and studying business at Kennesaw State University. When not contributing enormously to the team, he is enjoying time with his son playing baseball or simply being outside. He also likes a healthy lifestyle, so he spends time hiking, reading, and playing sports. His favorite teams to root for are the Atlanta Braves and the Texas A&M Aggies.

LaChrisha Beard

LaChrisha moved to Atlanta from Michigan in 2013. Her flooring career began in Atlanta, starting out an account manager for three years. She then moved to another flooring company and stayed there for two years before joining us at DCO Commercial Floors. LaChrisha has a done a little bit of everything, from estimating, purchasing, operations, and accounting.

Sean Harrison

Before coming to DCOCF, Sean worked for a small flooring company in Marietta, Ga. He started out doing warehouse and demo work, but eventually worked his way into Residential/Commercial sales and project management. He began his career with DCOCF in February of 2018 as a Site Superintendent. At the end of June 2018, he transitioned to an Assistant Project Manager role.

Sean is married to another DCOCF employee, Jessica Harrison. Together they have two children. His hobbies include rock climbing and backpacking/camping.

Meghan Blanchard

Meghan brings a wealth of experience to the forefront at DCO Commercial Floors. She began working in construction back in 2005 and joined the DCO Commercial Floors team in 2008. Prior to this time, she studied Business at Valdosta State University. Meghan’s areas of expertise include multi-family housing, corporate occupied lift installations, and the hospitality industry. She and her husband, Danny, as well as their two girls, Emma and June, love spending time outdoors and on the water and frequently spend time at the beach or at the lake on their boat.

Mary Kim

Mary attended Appalachian State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. She joined the flooring industry in 2014 and brought her talents to DCOCF in fall of 2017. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband. Mary likes to participate in any activity that lets her be outside, like reading and exercising.

Jeff Mitchell

Jeff joined Dalton Carpet One in 2009 bringing with him 10 years of General and Operations Management experience in Lumber and Building Materials.  Born in Athens, Jeff worked in the Savannah, St. Louis, Kansas City, Dallas, and Chicago markets, before returning home to the Athens area. Jeff worked as the Commercial, Retail, and Contract Scheduler with Dalton Carpet One until the establishment of DCO Commercial Floors.  Jeff then moved into his role as Commercial Scheduler.  In 2013, Jeff made the move to Project Management before finding his current position in Commercial Estimating. Jeff earned his Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of South Carolina and his Masters of Science in Operations Management- Enterprise Integration from the University of Alabama.  Jeff is presently enrolled at the University of Georgia seeking his EdD in Workforce Education, aspiring to teach Operations Management upon graduation. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys practicing Aikido, reading, and spending time in the outdoors with his family.

Chase Dahlstrom

Chase joined the DCOCF team in February of 2016.

Doug Hunt

Doug has a BS in Interior Design from Florida State University. Doug began his career in the window treatment industry as a product representative for a manufacturer. He then moved into sales with two different window treatment contractors prior to joining DCO Commercial Window Treatments in February of 2014. In total, Doug has been in the window treatment industry for more than 35 years. In his spare time, Doug enjoys reading, boating, wood-working, gardening, and camping. He and his wife, Kitty, have two children, Mallory and Austin, and a grandson, Maddox.