Cathy Buchanan, Co-Owner & Interior Designer
I also manage the showroom floor creating a beautiful and easy to shop experience for our customers and staff. My business card says I am the manager of Vivacious Personnel and I believe that. A happy environment is fun for everyone and shopping for flooring should be fun. I have three amazing children and 4 grandchildren, so far! You will often see my dog Loki in the showroom as he comes to work with me and acts as the company greeter. I grew up in the business and I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else. Our family joined Carpet One in 1997 and have loved every moment of becoming the best flooring retail operation in Wayne County. I have sat on the Carpet One Advisory Council, Training Council and have been a Regional Coordinator for the Michigan Carpet One dealers. One of my passions besides my family is being involved in The Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Turning the Towns Teal. Visit for more information www.t2t.org & www.turnthetownsteal.org I am so proud of what we have raised for the T2T Foundation through our Golf Outings and the awareness that we have created for TTTT by tying teal ribbons throughout our city every September. It is not all about selling flooring it’s about being involved in your community.
Carl
As one of the owners here at Independent Carpet One, I find myself spending much of my time on site with our builders and their clients. I love selling as much as I love being with my family.
I am married and have three beautiful daughters who are now married and starting their families. We have a lovely cottage on Wampler’s lake in Irish Hills where I unwind and relax in the summer months.
I enjoy water skiing, boating and keeping the property beautiful for friends and family to enjoy. Something may people don’t know about me is I graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts from Toronto University. So you can imagine how much I love to cook especially on the grill up at the lake.
Jeane
I am originally a California Girl but moved to Michigan in 1996 and haven’t looked back. I started in the flooring industry in 1997 and have been selling flooring ever since.
I am occasionally called a “Crazy Cat Lady” since I have several beautiful kitties. I now share my time with our lovely Koi in our backyard pond. They are just as much a part of our family as my cats.
I so enjoy helping customers find that perfect floor for their home or office and love even more building a relationship with my clients.
Jason
I first started with Independent Carpet One in 2001. I was here for a short period of time and spent the next few years trying different fields of work and determine what I wanted to do and where I wanted to be long term. I have now been back with Independent Carpet One since December of 2007. I am the Sales Manager as well as the Claims Manager. I have a passion for helping a client find that perfect floor and determine solutions for their needs. I enjoy swimming, gaming and most of all, time with my wife and kids. Oh, and tacos. I love me some tacos!
Cameron
I have been in the industry over 30 years in various capacities. I have been an installer, estimator and sales professional. I have been with Independent Carpet One for over 12 years in 2 separate stints.
The best part of my job is hearing how happy customers are after their project is completed. I am a huge sports fan and also enjoy bowling, golf and poker. GO LIONS!!!
Tamika
I am also known as “T.T.”
I have a degree in Interior design from Oakland Community College and was hired in 2017, three months after I graduated. My journey into this industry was because of a previous job shutting down that granting me the opportunity to go back to school, but now I understand that this was always my calling. I have always loved creating beautiful spaces. I also have an event planning business where I get to create design productions for my clients. We provide full services from weddings to parties, and corporate events. When I’m not researching design trends, I love spending time with my family and friends, reading a good book, or catching up on all my favorite tv shows and movies. I’m a foodie and have a crazy obsession for trying out anything that says, “new flavor” or “limited edition.”
Michele Mann
KIBA Studio Designer
“Michele is a qualified and professional Kitchen & Bath Designer with 24 years of experience. She has strong and analytical skills that allows her the creativity to present the very best in designing your new Kitchen, Bath or any space in your home. She has a keen eye for detail. She is native to Pennsylvania but we are blessed to have her home base now here in Michigan. Michele is married and has two Scottish Terriers that she would love to share stories and photos of with her clients. She is a diehard Chicago Bears Fan and loves everything about football season. Traveling the world with her husband is a passion and they make sure their time away from work brings them to exciting and exotic places. Excited to have the KIBA Studio as her home base, Michele can’t wait to help make your dream Kitchen or Bath come to life.”
Joe
Project Manager for Hard and soft Surface
My journey with Independent Carpet One began in 2009. I started off working with an installer as a helper. My prior woodworking skills gave me a leg up and I quickly became very fond of flooring. Over the years I've tried to push the limit and see how far I can take flooring! My current role gives me a great balance of hands-on work and customer interaction. My flooring journey is still a work in progress and who knows what lies ahead! I also work as a Firefighter/EMT in my township when I'm not putting out "fires" for the
carpet store!
Will
Warehouse Assistant
Jim
Installation manager
Brian
Operations Manager
I enjoy leisure time camping Northern Michigan, fishing, watching sports, and keeping up with current events.
Having been a part of the flooring industry for over 14 years, I’ve worn many hats ranging from Warehouse, Sales Representative, Auto Show Coordinator, to Operations Manager. There are so many aspects in this business to be aware of that I am always learning and that’s why I enjoy what I do.
Shane
I have a family history in the flooring industry and have worked in various positions at Independent Carpet One for over 10 years. As General Manager, I use a wide array of experiences to ensure Independent Carpet One continues to offer the best possible experience to customers and employees alike. Outside of work I find joy in both the strategic calm of the golf course and the exhilarating speed of Formula 1 racing. I am supported and enriched throughout this life journey with my fiancé and golden doodle.
Rita
Receptionist
I have worked at Independent Carpet One for 2 years now. I love to meet our customers and work with the sales team to assist in finding that perfect floor. I love to keep busy and I am willing to learn and help out as much as I can with the team.
Gayle
Receptionist
I am a wife, Mother and Grandmother to 4 wonderful grown kids. I moved here from the west side of the state and started working at Independent carpet One shortly afterwards. I love working here and the people are like family!
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