Meet Our Team
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Management
Rick
Position: Director of Business Development
Categories: Management
Rick Taylor serves as the General Manager of Sutherlands Lumber and Design Gallery, bringing over 33 years of expertise in the lumber industry. With a BS in Business Administration focused on legal studies, Rick navigates industry complexities to ensure exceptional service delivery. He manages every facet of Sutherlands, monitors projects, and leads the team to foster a positive environment for staff and customers. Rick is also focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure every customer can achieve their vision when working with Sutherlands. Feel free to contact Rick with any inquiries or to discuss how Sutherlands can assist you with your lumber and design needs.
Beyond work, he passionately engages in outdoor activities like backpacking, climbing, cycling, and other nature-connected pursuits. Feel free to reach out to discuss your lumber and design needs or connect over shared outdoor interests.
Chuck
Position: Accounting Manager
Categories: Management
Chuck has been immersed in the lumber industry since high school, starting in the Sutherlands lumberyard and progressing through sales to purchasing roles. In his current role, Chuck oversees accounts receivable records, manages collections and payments, reconciles accounts, and processes expense payables.
A Colorado native hailing from Southern Colorado, he holds an Accounting degree from Colorado State University, graduating in 1981. Outside of work, he finds joy in supporting the Denver Broncos, collaborating with Bikers Against Child Abuse to aid abused children, and riding his motorcycle. Chuck cherishes spending quality time with his grandkids, great grandkids, and rescue dogs, reflecting his deep commitment to family and community.
Neil
Position: General Manager
Categories: Management
With extensive experience in the lumber industry, Neil manages purchasing and inventory at Sutherlands. He ensures that the store is well-stocked with high-quality materials, negotiating with suppliers and monitoring stock levels. Neil’s expertise helps maintain a seamless supply chain, which is essential for meeting customer demands.
Neil is a Colorado native, and enjoys spending time with his family. His deep connection to the local area and his professional dedication make him a key player in the Sutherlands team, where he continuously strives to improve operations and customer satisfaction.
Tessa
Position: Accounts Payable & HR Duties
Categories: Management
Tessa handles accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely payments to suppliers and service providers. She also manages human resources duties, including employee records and benefits administration. Her meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills make her an indispensable part of the Sutherlands team.
In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors; her favorite pastime is golfing, boating, and soaking up the sun. Her love for nature and adventure reflects her energetic and enthusiastic approach to her professional responsibilities at Sutherlands.
Oreo
Position: Company Mascot
Categories: Management
With boundless paw-fessionalism, Oreo is focused on eating, sleeping, greeting clients/staff . . . and eating. She joined Sutherlands in 2016 and has led efforts to increase office napping, shorten meetings, and encourage long walks.
Interior Design Team
Becca
Position: Sales Support
Categories: Interior Design Team
Becca assists the design team with any and all needs. She specializes in project estimating, and door & cabinet hardware sales. She is happy to help out all of our customers with their interior project needs.
Having grown up on the front range of the Rocky Mountains, Becca brings a deep appreciation for the local community to her work. When not working, she loves nothing more than to curl up with a cup of coffee, a good book, and her sweet pup! She enjoys exploring the outdoors in her spare time, a passion that reflects her energetic and approachable demeanor.
Chad
Position: Window & Door Sales / Specialist
Categories: Interior Design Team
Chad has worked several positions through the years, and found his niche in window and door sales. He support the outside salesmen with takeoffs, ordering, deliveries, and warranty. He provides incredible customer service before and after the sale.
A Fort Collins native, Chad has dedicated 30 years to Sutherlands. He enjoys sports, biking and hanging out with family and friends. His extensive experience and deep connection to the community make him an invaluable asset to the team.
Cherrelle
Position: Inside Sales Support / Inside Sales Back Up Support
Categories: Interior Design Team
Cherrelle handles customer service and sales at Sutherlands, guiding clients with creation, continuation, and completion of interior door and trim orders for new construction projects. Her friendly and knowledgeable approach helps create a welcoming atmosphere in the store.
Born and raised in Fort Collins, Cherrelle has strong ties to the local community. She loves spending time with family and traveling for her kids’ sports.
Dan
Position: Service & Warranty Supervisor
Categories: Interior Design Team
Dan, our Service & Warranty Supervisor at Sutherlands, oversees window, door, and cabinet repairs and replacements with a focus on meticulous craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
Outside of work, Dan embraces Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle through hunting, fishing, and camping, which reflects in his dedicated approach to every project. His expertise ensures top-notch service for your home improvement needs, blending professional skill with a personal passion for quality and excellence.
Eryn
Position: Contractor Sales Support
Categories: Interior Design Team
Eryn is a seasoned professional at Sutherlands, focusing on sales of trim, hardware, exterior, and interior doors. With nearly four decades living in Northern Colorado, she embraces a deep-seated passion for camping in the majestic mountains and immersing herself in nature’s beauty.
Outside of work, Eryn cherishes every moment spent with her two cherished children, finding joy in their company and creating lasting memories together. Committed to her role at Sutherlands, she approaches each day with dedication and enthusiasm, ensuring that her efforts contribute positively to the team and customer experience alike.
Hannah
Position: Designer
Categories: Interior Design Team
Hannah works with homeowners, contractors, and builders in managing small to large products, ranging from every type of budget. Skilled in knowledge of materials, installation, and navigating/listening to clients ‘ interests to inspire and bring to life a vision for their space!
Hannah is a proud Fort Collins Native who enjoys life the most when she is in the mountains – whether it’s camping, fishing, hiking, or just enjoying a sunny day in the mountains with her family. Hannah lives in Loveland with her partner, Nick, and their beloved pit-mix, Rey.
Julie Ann
Position: Interior Designer & Project Manager
Categories: Interior Design Team
Julie Ann, a graduate of CSU with a degree in interior design, brings over 12 years of experience to Sutherlands. She collaborates closely with builders and homeowners, taking a lead role as a designer or supporting clients with product knowledge and project management. Julie Ann ensures client satisfaction through final walkthroughs, giving them the final say on project completion.
Her expertise spans marketing, website input, design consultations, cost estimation, material and labor takeoffs, interior finish selections, and installation reviews. Outside of work, Julie Ann enjoys exploring family-friendly attractions with her kids, relaxing in the sun, spending time with friends and family, browsing real estate, and indulging in astrology.
Mike K
Position: Inside Sales & Product Support
Categories: Interior Design Team
Mike, a Colorado native, brings over 20 years of experience to Sutherlands, specializing in cabinets, LVP flooring, quartz and granite countertops, tile, doors, hardwood flooring, and carpet. He excels in managing kitchen and bathroom remodel projects, as well as installing backsplashes. In his role, Mike enjoys the diversity of each day, assisting customers from project inception to completion. He finds fulfillment in seeing their visions come to life and providing support throughout the process.
A dedicated Broncos fan, Mike also enjoys playing cribbage, participating in trivia, and indulging in a hearty bowl of pho. Visit him at Sutherlands for assistance with any project, big or small.
Niki
Position: Designer & Cabinet Specialist
Categories: Interior Design Team
Niki, a Fort Collins native and CSU Interior Design graduate, brings over a decade of expertise to Sutherlands, specializing in cabinetry and residential design projects. She guides clients from initial consultation through the custom design process to project completion with meticulous attention to detail and creativity.
Joining Sutherlands straight out of college, Niki has honed her skills across various roles within the store, including developing custom cabinet layouts, creating 3D renderings, and ensuring smooth order placement and job completion. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, children, and their fluffy dog Thatch. Niki actively engages in local events and activities, making the most of Fort Collins’ vibrant community spirit.
Spook
Position: Installation Coordinator
Categories: Interior Design Team
Spook’s job involves assisting with various tasks around the store to ensure efficient operations, including dispatching, interior home installs, overseeing the installation of all cabinets, countertops, tile, flooring, trim, and drywall. His contributions are crucial in maintaining the store’s organization and functionality, supporting both staff and customers.
Outside of work, Spook enjoys taking vacations and spending quality time with his family. He’s an avid golfer, enjoys playing tennis and basketball and doing any other sporting activity with his kids. He’s also a big fan of Colorado State athletics and enjoy watching college football and basketball along with the Nuggets and Av’s.
Lumber / Building Materials Team
Alex
Position: Lumber Counter Sales
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Alex handles Contractor and walk in material acquisition and is involved in competitive axe throwing.
Brad
Position: Installed Insulation Manager
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Brad serves as the Installed Insulation Manager at Sutherlands, overseeing production scheduling, inspections, ordering, payroll, billing, and inventory with precision and efficiency. A lifelong resident of Loveland, Brand brings deep local knowledge and commitment to his role.
Outside of work, he enjoys BBQing, camping, and gaming. Brand’s favorite foods include BBQ, burgers, Mexican, and Chinese cuisines, while his passion for sports extends to football and hockey, particularly supporting the Broncos, Buffs, and Avalanche teams. His blend of managerial expertise and personal interests ensures reliable service and quality in every insulation project at Sutherlands.
Brian
Position: Insulation Sales Manager
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Brian is the Insulation Sales Manager at Sutherlands, overseeing sales, customer support, blueprint analysis, and production scheduling. With 26 years in insulation, he’s held roles from installation to management.
Originally from Rochester, New York, Brian has lived in Colorado for 47 years, deeply involved in the community. Outside of work, Brian enjoys collecting classic cars and petroliana, building models, holiday decorating, exploring history through antiques, and fishing. He’s passionate about dogs and all things mountain-related. A pizza aficionado and devoted Broncos fan, Brian brings enthusiasm for his work and local sports to Sutherlands.
Chris O
Position: Lumber & Building Materials Outside Sales
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Chris brings over 45 years of construction experience to Sutherlands, including 30 years as a framing contractor for high-end residential and large commercial projects. Since joining in 2011, he has utilized his architecture education from USC and experience in California and New England.
Chris assists customers with expert estimating, project management, and supervision, excelling at problem-solving to save time and money. His detailed approach to project monitoring, scheduling, and procurement ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget. Outside of work, Chris enjoys family time, traveling, and camping.
Erich
Position: Lumber Counter Sales
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Erich works in Lumber sales and helps walk in customers with their lumber needs.
Jeremy
Position: Contractor Sales
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Jeremy has been a dedicated member of the Sutherlands team for 30 years, where he leads lumber, door and trim, and hardware sales. His expertise extends to quoting projects and effectively solving problems, ensuring customer satisfaction.
A native of Greeley, CO, Jeremy brings a deep understanding of the local community to his work. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys bike riding, working on classic cars, and spending quality time with his family, making him a well-rounded and valued member of the Sutherlands team.
Kerry
Position: Outside Sales Support
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Kerry has been an integral part of Sutherlands since 1995, contributing expertise in interior doors, trim, hardware, framing, siding, and meticulous quoting and material ordering processes. With a diverse background that includes roles in accounting, receiving, sales, and design take-offs, Kerry ensures accurate and efficient operations in both lumber and design sectors.
In her free time, Kerry enjoys a big bowl of beef stroganoff, and hanging out with her two sisters.
Mike P
Position: Outside Sales
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Mike handles works with commercial customers to ensure quality and profitability for their projects, helping to navigate project construction, schedules, and budget.
In his free time, Mike enjoys cooking and paddle boarding with his wife. His culinary skills and love for outdoor activities reflect his well-rounded personality and contribute to his effective teamwork at Sutherlands.
Nick
Position: Outside Lumber Sales
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Nick excels in maintaining relationships and managing accounts at Sutherlands, working closely with teams of designers, project managers, and builders to ensure smooth transitions from design to construction.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching and playing sports (Go Bills!), and indulging in cooking and eating delicious food.
Terry
Position: Estimator
Categories: Lumber / Building Materials Team
Terry is responsible for material takeoffs for residential and commercial projects including framing material, exterior siding, and trim materials.
Terry has over 46 years of construction experience, specializing in carpentry, custom cabinets, interior trim, framing, siding, and remodeling. Originally from VA Beach, he has lived in South FL, East TN, and now resides in Greeley, CO.
Warehouse / Yard Team
Chris F
Position: Dispatcher
Categories: Warehouse / Yard Team
With over 20 years driving Class A CDL trucks, Chris has driven all over the US. He schedules and dispatches all supplies and returns to all of our projects!
Chris enjoys riding his Harley and is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. His hobbies and interests reflect his dynamic personality, which he brings to his professional role at Sutherlands.
Mike F
Position: Yard Foreman
Categories: Warehouse / Yard Team
Mike has over 20 years’ experience in framing, remodels, welding, operations, and general manegement along with his Class A CDL: he’s our jack of all trades. He leads our lumber team with scheduling & dispatching necessary supplies to all of our projects.
Mike is a passionate supporter of the Kansas City Chiefs. His enthusiasm for sports and commitment to his work make him a lively and dedicated team member.
Rich
Position: Quality Control Auditor
Categories: Warehouse / Yard Team
Rich meticulously audits trucks and verifies that each load is perfectly prepared for timely and accurate deliveries.
Rich loves spending time at the beach and is a fan of the Colorado Eagles. His personal passions and professional skills make him a valued member of the Sutherlands team.
Ricky
Position: Lumber Yard Maintenance / Assistant
Categories: Warehouse / Yard Team
Ricky heads up our yard maintenance and is also a receiving assistant.
In his free time, Ricky enjoys watching NASCAR.
Shoan
Position: Warehouse Manager
Categories: Warehouse / Yard Team
Shoan manages incoming and outgoing deliveries of doors, windows, and cabinet, ensuring accurate order delivery and inventory management.
He enjoys playing billiards and watching movies. His hobbies and professional dedication contribute to his well-rounded approach to his work at Sutherlands.
Tony
Position: Pack Builder Supervisor
Categories: Warehouse / Yard Team
Tony loads and unloads delivery trucks, and ensures accurate materials and quantities get to job sites for installation. Tony’s role is crucial in making sure projects are completed lefficiently.
In his free time, Tony enjoys fishing, cheering for the Broncos, and cooking lasagna.