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.

Douglas Coombs Jr.

Doug Coombs Jr. is a Senior Project Manager for DCO Commercial Floors. With a diverse professional background in construction management, financial analysis, retail supply chain logistics management, lean-six sigma, operations and third-party management, Doug is familiar with a variety of management methods that drive productivity, quality, customer gratification and profitable results.

Before his time at DCO Commercial Floors, Doug worked at three Fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. in various operational and executive management positions within retail supply chain and logistics. He also has experience working at commercial construction management firms. Doug has also worked as a business consultant and is a co-founder of a custom sports coaching, training and development organization.

Doug holds a bachelor’s degree in Management and Leadership from Judson University. He also earned Executive Management Program certifications from The Smeal College of Business at The Pennsylvania State University and The College of William & Mary Graduate School of Business. He is a certified Lean Six-Sigma Executive Green Belt and is also a Certified Installation Manager (CIM) through FCICA.

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.

Arman Bryant

Arman comes to DCO with experience in Flooring Industry Project Management. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. Arman likes to spend his free time boxing, playing basketball and traveling.

Brett Williams

Brett has an extensive background in construction. He previously served as a Project Manager at Bayne Development and RG Williams Construction. His accomplishments involved managing various projects ranging from $25,000 to $4 Million which included big clients like CVS Pharmacy, Taco Bell, and QT. Brett is also OSHA Certified, GA Stormwater Level 1A Blue Card Certified, CPR, ProCore and Forklift Certified.

When Brett isn’t trying to get yet another Certification, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching and playing sports to include Georgia Bulldogs, hunting, and fishing.

Corbin Mintz

Corbin has nine years experience in increasingly responsible roles within project management at several companies. Corbin is an Atlanta Falcons and Braves fan, but his college team is The University of Michigan. He is to be married in April to his fiancée, Donna, who is a construction attorney.

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.

Ryan Baldwin

Ryan began his career in the construction industry as a laborer for his father in the masonry field.  By age 19, he was a job site superintendent while attending college at Georgia Tech to study architecture and mathematics.  He worked in preconstruction for over 10 years in general contracting before transitioning to the project management roll.  Ryan has worked in the flooring industry for 8 years as a project manager covering the southeast region.  His experience spans several sectors such as education, sports and recreation, healthcare, hospitality, and corporate.

Ryan is the proud father of 3 kids, Shacari, Jordan, and Ryan II.  He enjoys reading, watching sports and spending time with family.  He is a volunteer coach for youth football & basketball in the Sandtown community in South Fulton, GA.

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.

Chase Dahlstrom

Chase joined the DCOCF team in February of 2016.

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.

Brent Jordet

Brent brings to DCOCF experience that ranges from residential construction and remodeling to working as a project manager and service technician in industrial water recycling and foundational waterproofing. He resides in Marietta with his daughter, June. They are involved in church and they like to vacation at the beach or to his lakeside cabin in Minnesota. In his free time, Brent likes to play hockey and work out.

Chace Dulaney

Before coming to DCOCF, Chace worked for a flooring materials, concretes, and adhesives manufacturer) as a Market Manager. He has a bachelor’s degree from Georgia College & State University in Business Management. He is a huge Atlanta sports fan, but is the biggest fan of his beloved Georgia Bulldogs. Chace loves to travel, stay active, and ride a little bit of motocross when he has the time.

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.

Jonda Sedlack

Jonda was born in Alabama and has spent the last 30 years of her life in Texas, or traveling as a military spouse. She has an AAS in Construction Management and is also a licensed insurance agent. She comes to DCOCF with some flooring background, previously working in residential flooring from 2000-2004. Jonda is married to her husband of more than 25 years. They are proud parents to two kids, Kayla and Tristan. She is also a motorcycle enthusiast and says her most favorite thing to do is to travel cross country on her Softail Slim.

Alec Housholder

Alec is an Athens, Ga., native who graduated from Young Harris College with a degree in Business and Public Policy in 2015. He then worked Inside Sales for a plumbing manufacturer’s rep company out of Marietta before leaving to return to school. Alec spent two years at the University of Montana earning a degree in Sustainability Construction Technology and a certification in Green Building. He has been working off and on in residential remodeling since 2011 and is currently an NAHB Certified Green Professional. Alec currently resides in Duluth with his girlfriend, Sally, and his boxer, Herschel.  When he isn’t working or spending time with family, he enjoys cooking, writing, woodworking and supporting Atlanta United.

Carlos de Hoyos

Carlos graduated from University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in business. He has work experience doing internships with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and in construction.

He loves to travel and has spent time in Europe and Mexico. He also loves being outdoors, spending time with his family and friends, and taking his dog, Barley, to dog parks for games of fetch.

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.

Bob Blake

Bob is experienced in Residential, Multifamily, Corporate, Retail, Education, Government and Assisted Living flooring. He is originally from Wisconsin and was born a Packers fan. Go Pack Go! Bob has proudly coached youth hockey for the past 20 years in Atlanta. When he is not working, you will probably find him at the rink.

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.

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.

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.

Mitchell Steele

Mitchell comes to DCOCF with 4 years of experience as a flooring estimator. He has a BS in General Studies from GA Southern and was presented with the “Persevering Award” at his previous company. Mitchelle enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 puppies ( boxer named Zoey and Weim/ Vizsla named Bridge).