Our Team

George Gilbert

Started the business in 1979 and has grown it, with much support, to what it is today.

Thomas Gilbert

Joined George in the business in 1986, and has grown it, with much support, to what it is today.

Ruthanne Gilbert

Joined Gilberts in 1999

Mitch Waite

Joined Gilberts in January 2011 in our Rockford location. Mitch has been in the flooring industry for over 30 years. He is Married with 4 daughters, 1 son-in-law and 2 Grandsons.

Robert Melefsky

Joined Gilbert’s in July 2011. Robert has been in the flooring industry for over 30 years. His years of experience and knowledge of the industry has proven to be an asset in assisting clients in their flooring needs. His goal is to keep up with the current trends and providing high level of customer service.

Callie Keaton

An addition to our team in 2022, Callie comes to us with a background of Home Improvement. Another DIYer, she’s a quick learner and eager to help you with your next home improvement project!

Corrie James

New to the flooring industry, Corrie comes to us with a history in art and home improvement. A true local, Corrie was born in and graduated from Big Rapids. She returns to the area from Arizona, where she spent the last 15 years developing and catering to her love of construction and design. If you’re looking for new ideas or just need a little creative inspiration, Corrie can help you on your journey!

Amy Parker

Joined our company in 2019 as a member of our sales team and now is working on all of our claims, helping with administrative work, and doing blind sales. Amy has a degree in Business Communications from Mid Michigan Community College (2018).

Corinne Gilbert

Corinne is the daughter of George and Ruthanne Gilbert and has worked for the family business on and off since 2005 and rejoined the team in January of 2020. She is your on-site accounting contact as well as advertising and pricing. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater Technology with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Art from Michigan Technological University (2009). Her studies included backstage aspects of Theater including Set Design, Costumes, Props, Lights and Sound. Her design and technical background is a great asset to support the Sales Team.

Brenda Griffis

Joined our team in 2020. She is our support staff at the front counter and assists with answering phones, payments and preparing jobs for installation.

Scott Gillette

Scott joined our team in 2021 and has been installing flooring for over 20 years.

Andrew Dewald

Max Gilbert

Mark Minke

Ruthie Hart

Travis Seaman

Jack King