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Your Local Flooring Experts in Rochester, MN
 

Meet the experts at Carpet One Floor & Home, your community neighbors and local flooring professionals!

 

We're all about making sure your residential or commercial flooring remodel in Rochester, MN, is flawless every step of the way. Our expertise doesn't stop at helping you pick the perfect flooring; we're pros at installing it too. With our commitment to quality backed by The Beautiful Guarantee, you can trust our skilled installers. Your home deserves the best, and that's exactly what we deliver! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Darren

Darren Groteboer

President

 

Rochester native Darren Groteboer is the President of Carpet One Rochester and also serves as a commercial sales associate. He has worked at the store for 25 years and most enjoys working alongside business owners and commercial contractors to ensure the best quality results. During his off hours, he loves to travel and explore new places with his wife, two adult daughters and young grandson. 

 

Phone: (507) 282-3434 X201
Email: darren@carpetonerochester.com

 

 

John

John Eischen

Director of Business Development

 

John Eischen recently joined the Carpet One team as Director of Business Development. John has spent his entire professional career within the construction industry beginning with Fullerton Lumber in Rochester in the early 90's. For the past 12 years, John served as the Executive Director of Rochester Area Builders, Inc.

 

Phone: (507) 282-3434
Email: john@carpetonerochester.com

 

 

Greg

Greg Fautch

Operations Manager

 

Greg runs the operations of the business here at Carpet One, including everything from managing inventory to overseeing the installations of your beautiful flooring. With his construction background and many years of building houses, his skills make him perfect for the job. Some of Greg's interests include hunting, spending time outdoors, and working with his two adorable hunting dogs, who also happen to work in the warehouse with him!

 

 

 

Mike Hyde

Mike Hyde

Flooring Consultant

 

Our Sales Associate, Mike Hyde, loves the entire design process. Carpet One Rochester offers all types of flooring, carpet, wood, laminate, tile, luxury vinyl products, and professional installations. Mike has spent the 18 years he's been with the company helping customers identify the perfect product for their home. A Rochester native, Mike attended both Rochester Community and Technical College and Winona State University. He is engaged and enjoys spending time with his fiance, son, and family.

 

Phone: (507) 282-3434 X209
Email: mikehyde@carpetonerochester.com

 

 

Hunter

Hunter Larson

Flooring Consultant

 

Hunter Larson, a Rochester native, enjoys many aspects of his job as a flooring consultant. His personal favorite is seeing a project start from a blank canvas and helping a client transform it into "their own personal Picasso." During his down time, he enjoys long, relaxing car rides, golfing, and reading.

 

 

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Anthony Verdi

Flooring Consultant

 

Anthony Verdi is new to Rochester, all the way from the swamps of Florida. He brings years of install experience and a passion for fabric, patterns, and colors to the showroom floor. In his free time, he enjoys shooting photos, kickball, and whatever hobby he's obsessed with for that month. He can't wait to help pick the backdrop for your future memories!

 

 

 

Tammy

Tammy Marquez

Executive Assistant

 

Tammy works as the executive assistant in the commercial side of our business. Her favorite aspect of the job is seeing large-scale projects come to life. Tammy loves to travel with her 4 kids during her downtime, and her favorite place to visit is the Oregon coast. 

 

 

Sydney

Sydney Groteboer

Advertising Executive and Accounting

 

With her love for creativity and design, Advertising Executive, Sydney Groteboer, crafts the digital and social media campaigns for our local Carpet One. Her goal is to bring customers into the store by showcasing the many possibilities of beautiful flooring and home design. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.

 

Phone: (507) 282-3434 
Email: sydney@carpetonerochester.com

 

 

Mike

Mike Hofmeister

Estimator

 

Mike Hofmeister joined our team for measuring in April of ‘23. Mike spent about 46 years as an installer of many different types of flooring. He is happy to assist customers as much as possible on their needs in flooring. In off time, he enjoys working on projects at home and spending time with his grandchildren.

 

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Kaitlyn Barnet

Flooring Consultant

 

Our flooring consultant, Kate Barnett, has a background in art and design and passion for home design and decorating. Her favorite products are often expressive and moody, encouraging clients to choose what they love is an important part of the job. In Kate's free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, shopping, and making art of various kinds.

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