President
Tony HotyPresidentTony was born and raised in Rocky River before attending Ohio State. He has worked in the home improvement and home remodeling industry for over thirty years. Tony is a big Cleveland sports fan and he loves live comedy, as the two often go hand in hand . . .
Tony was born and raised in Rocky River before attending Ohio State. He has worked in the home improvement and home remodeling industry for over thirty years. Tony is a big Cleveland sports fan and he loves live comedy, as the two often go hand in hand . . .
Customer Liaison
Rory JeffersBrand AmbassadorRory was born and raised in Rocky River, but currently resides in Fairview Park with his wife Meghan, daughter Delaney and chocolate lab Otter. When he's not at work, you can find Rory at Baldwin Wallace University as he serves as an assistant coach for the Men’s Lacrosse team.
Melinda KirkMarketing AssociateBorn and raised in Cleveland, Melinda now resides in Olmsted Township with her husband and French Bulldog, Jules Verne. She has been in the remodeling industry for almost decade. When not in the office, Melinda loves to travel and spend time with her kids and grandkids.
Mike BerardiEvent Marketing ManagerAlyse ArkoField MarketingDaphne HotyChief Morale OfficerDaphne was found wandering the streets of Cleveland where she was sick, under-weight and very malnourished. In a few short weeks after she was rescued, her health and faith in humanity were both restored. This was the direct result of the love and care that she received in her new home. Once in good health, Daphne has served as a companion, exercise partner, snuggle buddy, home security system, company mascot, garbage disposal and more.
Rory was born and raised in Rocky River, but currently resides in Fairview Park with his wife Meghan, daughter Delaney and chocolate lab Otter. When he's not at work, you can find Rory at Baldwin Wallace University as he serves as an assistant coach for the Men’s Lacrosse team.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Melinda now resides in Olmsted Township with her husband and French Bulldog, Jules Verne. She has been in the remodeling industry for almost decade. When not in the office, Melinda loves to travel and spend time with her kids and grandkids.
Daphne was found wandering the streets of Cleveland where she was sick, under-weight and very malnourished. In a few short weeks after she was rescued, her health and faith in humanity were both restored. This was the direct result of the love and care that she received in her new home. Once in good health, Daphne has served as a companion, exercise partner, snuggle buddy, home security system, company mascot, garbage disposal and more.
Office Team
Sheri ShupeOffice AdministratorSheri is a long time cherished employee of both Depots, Sheri grew up in Northeast Ohio. when Sheri isn't at work she enjoys doing creative, artsy projects, cooking, baking and spending cuddle time with her tuxedo cat Jack.
Julie RasicOffice AdministratorJulie was born and raised in Lakewood and attended college at the University of Cincinnati. Since returning home to Northeast Ohio, she has moved to Rocky River to live with her lovely fiancé and their adorable dog Daphne.Mae ErwinOffice AdministratorMae is a native of Parma. She attended the Cleveland Institute for Medical Massage for Massage Therapy. Mae has a beautiful baby girl named Mabel. She has worked as an administrative assistant and has great communication skills. She loves yoga and spending time with Mabel.
Sheri is a long time cherished employee of both Depots, Sheri grew up in Northeast Ohio. when Sheri isn't at work she enjoys doing creative, artsy projects, cooking, baking and spending cuddle time with her tuxedo cat Jack.
Mae is a native of Parma. She attended the Cleveland Institute for Medical Massage for Massage Therapy. Mae has a beautiful baby girl named Mabel. She has worked as an administrative assistant and has great communication skills. She loves yoga and spending time with Mabel.
Sales Force
Sean FarkasProject ManagerSean is a valued employee of both Depots. Sean was born and raised in Parma and is a proud alumnus of Ohio University. As long as Sean can remember, he grew up holding the flashlight for his father while they did home improvements and repairs.
Paul HannaProject ManagerPaul has a passion for helping homeowners turn their remodeling dreams into a reality. Paul was born and raised in Tallmadge before attending Ohio State. Paul enjoys live music, professional sports and outdoor activities with his son and dog.
Ryan HartzellProject ManagerRyan is a native of Akron where he attended college. Now, Ryan is the proud owner of a beautiful century home in Lakewood, where he lives with his wife, daughter and their dog Miles. Ryan also has a vast knowledge of the home improvement industry.
Jack WiseProject ManagerJack is a native of Lakewood and currently lives in Westpark with his partner Gabriela and their dog Carson. Jack has always been a handy person and has worked in the trades for the last sixteen years. His favorite pastime is fishing on Lake Erie with friends.
Rick HartzellProject ManagerBorn and raised in Akron, Rick now lives in Tallmadge with his wife and three kids. He joined the Depot team after serving 20 years with the U.S. Air Force managing a financial operations team. Rick grew up learning and helping his father, who worked in construction, on side jobs and home improvement projects. Rick is an avid runner and loves spending time with family and friends.
Timothy (TJ) ParsonsQuality AssuranceTJ has spent his entire life around the home remodeling industry. During childhood, he worked in his family's flooring business. Later in his career, he managed a sales force for a large national remodeler. TJ and his family are originally from the Dayton area. When not working, he enjoys cooking and spending time with his loved ones.
Sean is a valued employee of both Depots. Sean was born and raised in Parma and is a proud alumnus of Ohio University. As long as Sean can remember, he grew up holding the flashlight for his father while they did home improvements and repairs.
Paul has a passion for helping homeowners turn their remodeling dreams into a reality. Paul was born and raised in Tallmadge before attending Ohio State. Paul enjoys live music, professional sports and outdoor activities with his son and dog.
Ryan is a native of Akron where he attended college. Now, Ryan is the proud owner of a beautiful century home in Lakewood, where he lives with his wife, daughter and their dog Miles. Ryan also has a vast knowledge of the home improvement industry.
Jack is a native of Lakewood and currently lives in Westpark with his partner Gabriela and their dog Carson. Jack has always been a handy person and has worked in the trades for the last sixteen years. His favorite pastime is fishing on Lake Erie with friends.
Born and raised in Akron, Rick now lives in Tallmadge with his wife and three kids. He joined the Depot team after serving 20 years with the U.S. Air Force managing a financial operations team. Rick grew up learning and helping his father, who worked in construction, on side jobs and home improvement projects. Rick is an avid runner and loves spending time with family and friends.
TJ has spent his entire life around the home remodeling industry. During childhood, he worked in his family's flooring business. Later in his career, he managed a sales force for a large national remodeler. TJ and his family are originally from the Dayton area. When not working, he enjoys cooking and spending time with his loved ones.
Warehouse
Kenny MillerWarehouse ManagerKenny was born in Cleveland, graduated from Lakewood High School and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. After serving two tours overseas, Kenny came home and attended Cleveland State. Kenny has been our Warehouse Manager for two years.
Jeff JanickasProject TechnicianHusband to my beautiful wife Jenny of 17yrs. Proud father of two boys. Originally from Akron but I’ve been a Medina County resident for 20+ years. Current owner of Futures United Properties where I’ve fully renovated over 50 homes in the past 5yrs.
Kenny was born in Cleveland, graduated from Lakewood High School and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. After serving two tours overseas, Kenny came home and attended Cleveland State. Kenny has been our Warehouse Manager for two years.
Husband to my beautiful wife Jenny of 17yrs. Proud father of two boys. Originally from Akron but I’ve been a Medina County resident for 20+ years. Current owner of Futures United Properties where I’ve fully renovated over 50 homes in the past 5yrs.
Installers
Donny AddisonExpert InstallerDonnie has been a window installer for 10 years. He grew up in Lakewood and lives with his daughter and his dog Mona. He loves sports and most of all spending time with his family.
Grahm ColemanExpert InstallerGrahm has worked with his father Sean most of his life. He has learned a lot from his dad and uses this knowledge today to be part of our team. Grahm is a great addition to our work force.
Sean ColemanExpert InstallerSean has been a window and door installer for over 30 years. He is a wonderful team leader to Mason and Grahm. Sean loves to go to concerts and see live bands. He lives in Westlake with his wife of 26 years.
Mason FentonExpert InstallerMason has been a window and door installer for 12 years. Him and Sean have been a team for that entire time. Mason grew up in Lakewood and lives with his wife, son and dog Leyla.
Dimitri WilliamsExpert InstallerDimitri grew up in New Lexington and currently resides in Lakewood. He went to Cleveland State to study psychology and was in the Army National Guard. He loves spending time with his fiancé (who is expecting their first child) and his dog Penny. Dimitri has been in the home remodeling business for almost 10 years. When he isn’t working, he enjoys watching sports and coaching his little brother's wrestling tournaments.
Alex SteenrodExpert InstallerAlex was raised in North Canton and now lives in Fairlawn with his beautiful wife. He holds two Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Criminology from Kent State. He then served in the US Army Reserve, where he spent time in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Kuwait as a Sergeant and BCOIC of Behavioral Health. Alex has worked in the home improvement business since 2016. He loves doing home projects, going to the shooting range and spending time with his siblings and their children.
Ed NixonExpert InstallerEd was born and raised in Euclid and currently resides in Lakewood. He attended and graduated from Bowling Green State University studied Construction Management. He has been in the construction industry for 17 years where he has extensive remodeling experience. He loves team sports and staying active and healthy. Ed enjoys spending time with his family, especially his parents and brother and nieces Evy and Vivy.
Silviu AndreiInstallerRaul Andrei InstallerMitch EasaInstallerPaul VasarabProduction CoordinatorPaul always knew he wanted to be in construction. Initially, he worked for a large glass block company for 16 yrs. He started as a Glass Block window installer then became the company's lead carpenter. It was not long before he was promoted to the sales team. Paul has always enjoyed working with people and helping folks find solutions to their challenges. After several decades of working in the industry for himself and other employers, Paul decided to join our team.
Jacob NyeInstaller
Donnie has been a window installer for 10 years. He grew up in Lakewood and lives with his daughter and his dog Mona. He loves sports and most of all spending time with his family.
Grahm has worked with his father Sean most of his life. He has learned a lot from his dad and uses this knowledge today to be part of our team. Grahm is a great addition to our work force.
Sean has been a window and door installer for over 30 years. He is a wonderful team leader to Mason and Grahm. Sean loves to go to concerts and see live bands. He lives in Westlake with his wife of 26 years.
Mason has been a window and door installer for 12 years. Him and Sean have been a team for that entire time. Mason grew up in Lakewood and lives with his wife, son and dog Leyla.
Dimitri grew up in New Lexington and currently resides in Lakewood. He went to Cleveland State to study psychology and was in the Army National Guard. He loves spending time with his fiancé (who is expecting their first child) and his dog Penny. Dimitri has been in the home remodeling business for almost 10 years. When he isn’t working, he enjoys watching sports and coaching his little brother's wrestling tournaments.
Alex was raised in North Canton and now lives in Fairlawn with his beautiful wife. He holds two Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Criminology from Kent State. He then served in the US Army Reserve, where he spent time in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Kuwait as a Sergeant and BCOIC of Behavioral Health. Alex has worked in the home improvement business since 2016. He loves doing home projects, going to the shooting range and spending time with his siblings and their children.
Ed was born and raised in Euclid and currently resides in Lakewood. He attended and graduated from Bowling Green State University studied Construction Management. He has been in the construction industry for 17 years where he has extensive remodeling experience. He loves team sports and staying active and healthy. Ed enjoys spending time with his family, especially his parents and brother and nieces Evy and Vivy.
Paul always knew he wanted to be in construction. Initially, he worked for a large glass block company for 16 yrs. He started as a Glass Block window installer then became the company's lead carpenter. It was not long before he was promoted to the sales team. Paul has always enjoyed working with people and helping folks find solutions to their challenges. After several decades of working in the industry for himself and other employers, Paul decided to join our team.
