Salesperson Finder
Our sales staff excels with a friendly demeanor, offering personalized service that exceeds expectations,
creating lasting, delightful customer experiences.
creating lasting, delightful customer experiences.
Jowell Gerlach
Thornton Sales Associate
Jowell Gerlach
Years at Thornton
1
Favorite product OR STYLE
My favorite product is Luxury Vinyl Plank and favorite style is Traditional or Rustic
If you could live in any movie/book which would you live in?
Any book or movie that takes place in the mountains - I love spending time in the mountains
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I've always wanted to go to Hawaii
Jeff Nelson
Thornton Sales Associate
Jeff Nelson
Years at Thornton
19 years at Thornton's
Favorite product OR STYLE
Coretec Pro Plus is my favorite product
What is your favorite sports team?
Nebraska Corn Huskers
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I'd love to go to Alaska someday
Nick Casiello
Thornton Sales Associate
Nick Casiello
Years at Thornton
4
Favorite product OR STYLE
Natural Bevel Vinyl Plank is my favorite product and I really like a Contemporary style
What is your favorite sports team?
I love the New England Patriots
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I'd go to Italy
Chris Willging
Thornton Sales Associate
Chris Willging
Years at Thornton
8 with Thornton, 15 years total in flooring
Favorite product or style
Valinge Hardwood Flooring is my favorite product and Timeless or Traditional are my favorite styles
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to workout and really enjoying cooking
What is your go to karaoke song?
Love Shack by the B-52's
Perry Horner
Thornton Sales Associate
Perry Horner
Years at Thornton
Under a year
Favorite product or style
Favorite product is light colored LVT
What is something you always have with you?
I always keep a booster pack in my car
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I'd travel to Europe
James Gatti
Thornton Sales Associate
James Gatti
Years at Thornton
2
Favorite product OR STYLE
I really like our Metal Transitions products and my favorite style is Timeless
What is your favorite sports team?
I love watching sports, my favorite sport is hockey, football then baseball. My favorite teams are the Minnesota Wild, Vikings, and Twins.
What is an item on your bucket list?
I love to fish and travel, one of my bucket list items is to make it to all 50 states. As of 2023 I have already traveled to 20 states.
Julie Wilson
Thornton Sales Associate
Julie Wilson
Years at Thornton
18
Favorite product Or Style
I love the Farmhouse Traditional style
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
If I could I'd love to travel all around Europe
What 3 things would you take with you to a deserted island?
If I was stuck on a deserted island, I would take food, water, and my iPhone
Jerry Davis
Thornton Sales Associate
Jerry Davis
Years at Thornton
12
Favorite product OR STYLE
My favorite product is Dan is The Man Carpet and my style is Timeless
What is your favorite sports team?
I'm all about the Packers
What is your go to karaoke song?
My go to song is Turn the Page by Bob Seger
Nic Schaeppi
Thornton Sales Associate
Nic Schaeppi
Years at Thornton
3
Favorite product OR STYLE
It's not a new product but Solid Hardwood is my favorite
What 3 things would you take with you to a deserted island?
I'd bring a fire source, beef jerky, and water
If you could have an entrance theme song, what would yours be?
My entrance theme song would be Don't Stop Believin' by Journey
Emily McNamara
Thornton Sales Associate
Emily McNamara
Years at Thornton
Started July 2024!
Favorite product OR STYLE
Jazzy Carpet by Stanton
What is your favorite sports team?
NASCAR - Chase Elliot
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Here for the Party by Gretchen Wilson
Tiffany Nerland
Thornton Sales Associate
Tiffany Nerland
Years at Thornton
2
Favorite product OR STYLE
Castlewood Nobility (engineered hardwood) is my favorite product and I love any style that is fun and colorful
What is something you always have with you?
I always carry a lip gloss with me
What is your favorite sports team?
My team is the Minnesota Vikings!
Lauryn Driscoll
Thornton Sales Associate
Lauryn Driscoll
Years at Thornton
January 2025
Favorite product
Shaw’s Pet Perfect line
What 3 items would you take with you to a deserted island?
Pillow, Blanket, Hammock
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
Ireland
Alison Miller
Thornton Sales Associate
Alison Miller
Years at Thornton
15
Favorite product
I love the Coretec Brookfield Maple product and a Traditional style
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
If I could go anywhere, I would go to Ireland.
What is your go to karaoke song?
My song is I Feel Lucky by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Tyler Burrows
Thornton Sales Associate
Tyler Burrows
Years at Thornton
8 years
Favorite product
Karastan Laminate
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I'd love to go to Ireland someday
What is your go to karaoke song?
My go to song is I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers
Ambrianna McKissick
Thornton Sales Associate
Ambrianna McKissick
Years at Thornton
Started March 2025
Favorite product
Hardwood and wool carpet
What is your go-to karaoke song?
Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
What is something you always have with you (in your car/purse/etc)?
Headphones
Tyson Bult
Thornton Sales Associate
Tyson Bult
Years at Thornton
20 years
Favorite product
Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Plank
If you could live in any movie/book which would you live in?
I'd live in the Transformers movie
What is your favorite sports team?
My favorite team is the 49ers
Brian Southwick
Thornton Sales Associate
Brian Southwick
Years at Thornton
16 years
Favorite product
Favorite product is CT Premium and I like a casual, lived-in style
What 3 things would you take with you to a deserted island?
I would bring a boat, a phone, and water to a deserted island
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I'd like to travel to the Bahamas
Tom Rasmussen
Thornton Sales Associate
Tom Rasmussen
Years at Thornton
13 years
Favorite product
My favortie product is the Cortec Pro Vinyl Plank
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
New Zealand
What is something you always have with you?
I always have my golf clubs with me in the trunk of my car
