Bay View Flooring Team

Tim has really been around the block! He started out back in the mid 80’s as an installers helper and from there worked in the warehouse at Contract Carpets in Traverse City. In 1986 Tim opened his first flooring store Floor Covering Brokers and then later Cash n Carry Carpet in Traverse City.

Tim enjoy his farm in Buckley MI and loves to spend time with his five children and three grandchildren.

Kathy has also been in the flooring for many many years. Beginning in 1988 when she met Tim. Kathy handles really all aspects of the store other than sales. If you have a question don’t hesitate to shoot her an email. Kathy enjoys gardening, in particular garlic and her honeycrisp apple trees!

Yoga is also one of her past times. Kathy is also the owner of Pets Naturally, a holistic pet food store located in Traverse City. Visit her website at http://www.petsnaturallytc.com/

Jacob has 8 years of operational flooring experience and joined us after relocating from Austin, Texas. Jacob has dual-managed 2 warehouses in Austin and San Antonio and also managed a Quality Assurance team for Floors Inc. After deciding it was time for a change, he reached out to flooring companies in cities he would like to live in. Traverse City was high on the list after numerous trips to visit friends who had previously made the same move. Serendipity led Jake to Kathy, Tim, and Bay View Flooring. He enjoys playing guitar, kayak fishing, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Randy has been in the flooring biz for 23 years, this guy knows it all! Randy says his career hi-light was going back to work for the best employers around! Randy used to work at Cash n Carry Carpet in the 90’s. He enjoys coaching little league baseball, gardening, his four wonderful children and is a hunting and fishing guy as well.

Joe was born and raised in Michigan. He is married with two kids. In his free time , he enjoys camping, kayaking and playing guitar.

Niki joins our team after spending 11 years in the spa and fireplace retail industry, with over 15 years experience on the administrative and financial side of the construction trades and home retail.

Originally from the Metro Detroit area, she fell in love with Northern Michigan while attending high school in Glen Arbor. She is mom to two children, a blue heeler, and a black cat. In her free time she enjoys kayaking, hiking, and looking for the best hidden rock hunting beaches on Lake Michigan.

Corrina is new to the flooring industry, she brings 20+ years of experience in Customer Service, office administration and a background in event planning.

Corrina was born and raised in Northern Michigan. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her grown children Camieo & Wyatt, as well as her Cheweenie, Pickles. Corrina also spends her free time traveling, Painting, Camping, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Golf, and other outdoor activities.

Jeff grew up in Traverse City and came back to live here after college. He has accounting experience on both sides of the book and is looking forward to being a valued member of the Bay View Flooring team. In his free time he enjoys shooting archery, taking it easy with friends, and gaming.

Shannon was born in Florida and raised in Leelanau County. New to the flooring industry, she brings 15 years of financial experience and customer service. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, catching up on some reading while snuggling with her cat, soaking up the summer sun, and going out with her friends.

Kyla was raised in Kingsley, MI and recently bought a house in Traverse City. She has a background in data management and customer service. When she is not working with the Bay View team, she is walking her 2 dogs, Lady and Bug, painting, and cross stitching.

Bill has been in the flooring business for many years! Bill recently came to us from Floor Covering Brokers. This man is a pro! He knows it all when it comes to flooring. Bill likes to spend time at his cottage on the lake in the summer and heads for Florida when he has time in the winter months.

Cindy started working in the flooring business back in 1996 for Tim and Kathy’s original Cash N Carry Carpet! Cindy has approximately 10 years flooring experience and is excited to be coming back into the industry. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her grown kids Andrea and Joe, as well as her dog Benson. Cindy also enjoys crafting, reading and being outside.

Gary is a veteran at 30 years in the flooring industry! Working previously at Menards in Milwaukee, Wi, Carpet Warehouse and Design Center in Las Vegas, NV, Cash n Carry Carpet and Floor Covering Brokers in Traverse City and then owning his own store TC Flooring. Gary is wild about fishing and hunting and spends his spare time with his wife and son..

Jason has been in the flooring business in Traverse City for over 30 years. He enjoys helping people achieve the looks and comfort that flooring provides, whether its remodeling your home or building a new home. In his free time he enjoys outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking and fishing to name a few.

Robin has been in the flooring business since 1988, previously working for VanDrie Home Furnishings and Miles Tile & Stone. Robin handles all aspects of the flooring and tile selections process and would love to help design your new home or home improvement project. When Robin is not at work you may find her working in her yard and enjoying time with family and friends.

Jodie Schwandt comes to Bay View Flooring with 10 years of sales and design experience in furniture and is excited to dive into the flooring industry. She is originally from South Carolina, but has fallen in love with all that Northern Michigan has to offer. She loves to use her creativity in helping clients achieve their desired look for their new home or renovation. In her free time you can find her skiing in the winter or tubing on Torch Lake in the summer with her family.

Jean brings 16 years of tile layout and design experience with her as well as 12 years of commercial healthcare design. She loves helping people bring together beautiful and functional end results for their interiors while staying within a desired budget. When she’s not here, She likes spending time with her husband Terry, friends, and sister. She enjoys biking, hiking, and sailing our beautiful lakes.

Maggie was born and raised in Traverse City. After graduating from Michigan State University, she returned home to spend over 14 years in working in hospitality. She is new to the flooring industry but can’t wait to put her artistic abilities to work. Maggie has a creative eye and is excited to help make your design dreams and home renovations become a reality. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her dogs, boating, camping and working in her garden. She is a true northern Michigan girl.

44 years ago Kent started installing flooring, kitchen cabinets as well as carpet and furniture cleaning. Kent is also a licenced Realtor. Kent has been married for 40 years and has one son. When not working he enjoys fishing, hunting and golf. Kent brings his years of flooring experience to every job to help customers and coworkers make informed decisions on every step of the flooring experience.

Nathan was born and raised in Traverse City, MI. In his free time, he enjoys watching  NASCAR and fishing.

Born in Traverse City but raised in Petoskey He started installing floor covering in his teens when The Bay Harbor project first started. With combined experience of over 25 years, specializing in tile and stone. He really enjoys using his artistic ability to build custom showers. Tom has 6 grown children and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys cooking, gardening, and was an avid duck hunter.

Ben was born and raised in Traverse City. He has about 17 years of installation experience, and in that time has also multi-tasked as a floor covering store/warehouse manager and sales associate. Ben worked as an in-house installer for Tim and Kathy when they owned Floor Covering Brokers and couldn’t be happier being with them again. He enjoys cooking and spending time with friends and family.

James grew up in Traverse City. He has gained attention to detail and a good work ethic after running a lawn crew for 13 years, and started doing a little flooring with Paul Schaub in 1999. He has 3 kids and enjoys snowmobiling and water activities

Paul was born and raised in Traverse City, MI, with 29 years of excellent flooring installation experience. Paul enjoys spending his down time, snowmobiling, boating and basically any outdoor activity.

Not far from home but Tom grew up in Manchester, Michigan. He has been installing flooring for 26 years. In his spare time Tom enjoys being with friends and family. He loves to travel and bicycling.

Lucas was born and raised in Traverse City, MI, and has been in the flooring business for 17 years. He has 2 children, ages 9 & 12. In his free time he likes to go down the river, go fishing, and loves to mountain bike and snowboard with his kids.

Born and raised in Traverse City, Kevin has been in the flooring business since 1994. He began learning the trade at R J’s Floor Covering, and then moved to work for the Hyland’s at Floor Covering Brokers as an installer until leaving the state for his wife’s job in 2003. He then opened his own floor covering installation business and was successful in growing that business in both Kansas and in Minneapolis. He grew his company through pride in craftsmanship, attention to detail, and his professional service.

This year, 20 years after he first started with Tim and Kathy, he is excited to be back in Traverse City and working for them again as an in-house installation professional, specializing in all floor surfaces. Kevin enjoys the outdoors and is looking forward to snowmobiling, fishing, kayaking, and boating, now that he is back in Northern Michigan.

John joined the team at Bay View Flooring after running his own flooring installation business for 32 years.

Johnny had been involved in the construction trades since his teenage years. In his free time, he enjoys watching and participating in many different sports.

Matthew started installing floors in high school through a co-op program with Bay View Flooring. Due to his hard work and dedication, he was offered a full time position to continue his training. In his free time he likes to spend time with his family and friends.

Shane has been working in the home interior trades in the Traverse City area for seven years. He is a proud Michigan Alumnus – GO BLUE! When he is not working, you will find him enjoying the Northern Michigan outdoors – snowboarding, dirt biking, boating, and hunting. Shane loves spending time with his wife and son taking in everything the Traverse City area has to offer.