Alex Bendele
Marketing Coordinator
With a background in strategic communications, Alex supports our marketing efforts through coordinating content development and marketing program execution, including both internal and external communications. In collaboration with other team members, he works to differentiate Fluid as a leader in our industry.
Alicia Barton
Staff Accountant
With a background in CPA firm work, Alicia brings experience in bookkeeping, payroll, tax and month-end duties. At Fluid, she works as part of our accounting team handling journal entries, reconciliations, and other daily and monthly tasks.
Allison Peterson
Services Manager
Allison is always willing to help people to ensure both our customers and our employees are happy with their experiences. She excels in multi-tasking and can adapt to where assistance is needed.
Amy Hanson
Senior Account Executive
Amy has over 17 years of office interiors experience. Her experience is in the corporate and higher education markets, along with small clinic work. Several of Amy’s largest, ongoing customers include Boston Scientific, Medtronic, HealthPartners, Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual.
Andrea Samuelson
Director of Human Resources
As the Director of Human Resources, she focuses her time on providing Fluid Level service to our employees. Andrea feels that Fluid attracts the best people, so in turn, she finds it essential to build relationships with our Fluid employees in order to create the best possible employee experiences.
Anton Newman
Executive Vice President
Anton strives in simplifying and streamlining the business process and is passionate in connecting with people to uncomplicate their business needs. His strategic thinking makes for an elevated experience at Fluid, as he is constantly wanting to improve not only our business, but the business of our customers.
April Zenzen
Controller
At Fluid, April responsible for day-to-day accounting functions, along with financial statement preparation and review. She likes having exposure to how different events and variables impact our business.
Ava Magee
Studio Concierge
As our Studio Concierge, Ava oversees our guest and employee experience at Fluid. She ensures that everyone who comes through our spaces is provided with Fluid Level Service.
Becky Pietrowski
Account Executive, St. Cloud
With over 17 years of commercial furniture experience in the central Minnesota market, Becky brings a passion for the furniture process from initial discovery to installation and beyond. As Fluid’s St. Cloud-based Account Executive, she leverages her furniture expertise and creative mindset to maximize customer investments and forge long-term relationships, ensuring effective solutions that achieve her clients’ workspace and business goals.
Becky Zoellner
Senior Project Designer
Becky has 7 years of design experience She enjoys the more holistic approach to interior design, giving her the opportunity to provide design beyond furniture applications. Becky loves working with a client from conception to completion and appreciates both the creative and technical aspects of workplace design.
Berk Claiborne
President & CEO
While Berk is strategic in nature and sets the tone for Fluid’s vision, he’s fully engaged in the daily operations of the business and continues to think differently about what it means to add increasing value to customers and other influencers.
Bill Narum
Installation Manager, Fargo
Bill leverages over 25 years of experience in the commercial furniture industry.
Through his years of experience, Bill has been able to grow his skills and abilities to help create custom results for each customer. He will always love the variety of furniture types, customers, workspaces and the great people he has had an opportunity to work beside.
Bryan Timm
Assistant Controller
Bryan leverages 14 years of accounting experience in his role at Fluid, where he works to ensure accurate financial processes and carry out other daily and monthly tasks. With a background in implementing new processes, he views his work as a puzzle and enjoys solving problems across multiple business teams.
Carrie Cegla
Director of Service Operations
Carrie has been leading Fluid's installation team for seven years and is responsible for planning major/complex installations and managing field crews, their performance, and accountability for customer satisfaction. She ensures that our field crew complete projects in accordance with Fluid's quality standards, as well as that installations adhere to project timelines and budgets.
Chandler Ryfiak
Project Designer, Fargo
Chandler has 6+ years of design experience across many areas, including corporate, retail and higher education. With knowledge of space planning and a love of finding unique solutions for complex needs, she works closely with customers to create dynamic and high-quality spaces that fit all their needs both present and future. She believes the design process should be enjoyable for everyone and likes to connect with her clients and have fun with the process.
Chris Chayer
Project Manager
Chris has 18 years of management experience. He has a strong background in customer service and leadership roles, allowing him to bring leadership and problem-solving skills to each project.
Christina Butler
Project Coordinator
In her role as Project Coordinator, Christina is responsible for the entire sales order process, including management of customer orders from quote through order close out. She enjoys working on a project from start to completion and is diligent in her work with verifying orders.
Dan Herman
Director of Business Relationships
Dan specializes in creating value-add relationships and bridges the gap between a customers’ facility needs and Fluid’s considerable service capabilities.
Danielle Krejci
Senior Project Coordinator
Danielle likes the challenging, fast pace of working on the RBC account. Danielle’s adaptable nature makes her efficient at handling many moving parts and reacting to customers’ requests in real time.
Deanna Lawver
Relocation Coordinator
As a relocation coordinator, Deanna uses her adaptability to manage multiple moving variables while staying attentive to time management and schedules. Deanna’s creativity and commitment makes for impactful accurate business solutions.
Dick Nash
Strategic Partnership Director
Dick oversees our services team ensuring that our team provides a high level of customer satisfaction. He also focuses on the resources and partnerships available in the design build industry for the benefit of our customers. The places that people come together are changing and Dick is here to help you get connected to the resources you need.
Elle Taylor
Project Designer
With 15 years of design and sales experience and NCIDQ certification, Elle thrives on upfront brainstorming and collaboration with customers, using her eye for consistency and cohesive design to ensure the seamless integration of furniture into her clients’ overall vision. Her experience ranges from a variety of corporate clients to spec suites, financial institutions, technology-oriented projects and ancillary spaces.
Erika Genoch
Project Designer, Fargo
Erika enjoys focusing on the small details that make up the big picture of design, using her knowledge and experience to create spaces that have a positive impact on end users. Whether it’s specifying product or selecting finishes, her detail-oriented approach and love of working in a fast-paced environment ensure an uncomplicated project delivery that is on time and on budget.
Gillian Welshons
Project Coordinator
Passionate about ensuring flawless project delivery, Gillian’s experience in operations coordination and sharp problem-solving skills allow her to manage the full ordering process for customers. Her acute organizational skills ensure an on-time project completion and that project status is continuously communicated to the broader project team. When she’s not working, you can find her gardening, enjoying long walks and spending time with family.
Guillermo Laborico Cabral
Financial Analyst
With a background in Business economics, Guillermo assists both our accounting and leadership teams in financial projections and planning. Through his various detailed reports Fluid can forecast trends and keep up with our ever-changing market.
Harmony Anderson
Human Resources Generalist
Harmony enjoys helping people and excels in problem solving. As Fluid’s HR Generalist, she focuses on creating the best overall employee experience.
Jake Hellzen
Field Supervisor
At Fluid for over 12 years, Jake is an expert in the full range of furniture installation, specializing in demountable walls. Responsible for planning installations and training field staff, he enjoys troubleshooting any issues that may arise and leveraging his knowledge and experience to find different solutions for an efficient, high-quality project delivery.
Janna Harding
Project Designer
An astute problem solver, Janna leverages her education in interior design and background in national facilities management to provide design and account support. Her customers benefit from her analytical skills and passion for designing spaces for employees, ensuring both an in-depth understanding of customers’ space needs and a creative solution. When she’s not working, she enjoys pursuing a range of creative hobbies from knitting to floral arrangements and stained glass.
Jayne Lowenberg
Senior Account Executive
Jayne’s attention to detail enables her to successfully manage projects for her clients. She views her career as a puzzle and is passionate about discovering a functional yet creative solution for her clients.
Jen Dickenson
Senior Project Coordinator
Jen has a background in management, and an inherent interest in design. Jen enjoys owning her role as part of a team, and particularly the responsibility of ensuring a project is executed successfully.
Jen Zeller
Director of Architectural Solutions
Jen brings a range of expertise to the benefit of her customers, stemming from over 24 years of experience with architectural products at both architecture and commercial furniture firms. As Director of Architectural Solutions, she works with Fluid’s various resources to build robust architectural solutions, using her experience and love of learning to put herself in her clients’ shoes and find the best solutions based on a true understanding of their needs.
Jenna Vick
Project Coordinator
Jenna has a background in business management, specifically business to business. She has extensive experience with account growth and development, ordering, and logistics. As a project coordinator she sees the importance of both the big picture, as well as all the small details that make any install or project run seamlessly.
Jody Konrad
Project Coordinator
Jody excels in time management and is an advocate for our customers. She has a strength in communication, which allows for our customers to be well educated and understand Fluid’s project process.
Joe Ervin
Senior Information Systems Manager
Joe focuses on the development and improvement of Fluid's overall business systems. He excels in problem solving and his curious nature results in continues process improvements and efficiencies at Fluid.
John McCambridge
Installation Manager
John has been with Fluid Interiors for over 11 years and is responsible for managing complex installations in addition to training and mentoring our field staff. His experience in operations allows him to effectively communicate with all external partners involved, ensuring projects are completed in line with Fluid’s quality and safety standards and focusing on process improvements to help deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
Jon O'Hagen
Director of Technology
Jon brings a background in IT and technology infrastructure management, with experience supporting organization-wide systems on a global scale to deliver client-centric solutions. As Fluid’s director of technology, he leverages his ability to distill complex problems into actionable pieces, ensuring an impactful technology infrastructure that allows the team to continue delivering Fluid-level service.
Katherine Schmieg
Project Manager
Katherine has over 10 years of project management experience. As a Project Manager, she is responsible for planning complex installations and managing field crews and accountability for customer satisfaction. Katherine is an advocate for her customers and uses her whole-picture mentality to gather the facts and ask questions to set up a win-win situation.
Katie Allen
Director of Corporate Accounts
Katie has over 20 years of industry experience in Project, Facilities, and Operations Management. She excels in resolving client challenges with innovative solutions, systems, and process improvements proven to increase efficiency and overall bottom line.
Katie Holmes
Senior Project Designer
Katie enjoys providing clients with creative solutions for furniture design in addition to being an expert on Haworth Walls. She works with a variety of corporate clients and prides herself in being a commercial furniture expert who adds value by approaching projects with a holistic point of view.
Kavitha Ramesh
Accountant
As part of Fluid’s accounting team, Kavitha supports the day-to-day accounting functions, along with financial statement preparation and review.
Kelly Cassaro
Order Management
Kelly’s attention to detail and forward-thinking mind frame help her stay three steps ahead to anticipate issues in an ever-changing environment. Kelly enjoys not only the variety that each day offers but working with her peers and customers alike.
Kim Blythe
Operations Manager, Fargo
Experienced in project coordination, Kimberly serves as the link between front and back of house teams, ensuring seamless project delivery. Her knowledge of manufacturer warranty information and service programs for all projects gets project issues solved in a timely and accurate manner.
Kris Root
Account Executive
With nearly 30 years of experience, Kris began her career as a project coordinator before moving into her role as an account executive. She specializes in large projects with a focus on corporate, government and education projects, and also brings experience in medical and dental clinics. As her customer will attest, Kris is an expert at helping clients change and grow over time based on their organization’s evolving needs.
Kyle Murie
Project Designer
As a designer, Kyle enjoys the intricate details and technical skill interior design takes. At Fluid, Kyle utilizes detailed and critical thinking to create design solutions that are unique and sustainable.
Lacey Ahlbrecht
Project Designer
As a precise and detail oriented person, Lacey loves utilizing these skills throughout her design process. She has a passion for space planning, especially reconfiguring existing spaces because it forces her to be extra creative while being sensitive to the needs and wants of the client.
Lainie Nechvatal
Service Coordinator
With a background in retail management, Lainie has versatile abilities in product fulfillment, inventory, and merchandising. Lainie has a focus on efficiency and ingenuity which keeps things fresh and moving in all projects.
Leah Weeks
Project Coordinator
Leah enjoys finding ways to adapt and is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve processes for customers, using her detail-oriented and creative nature to manage the project ordering process. With over 8 years of experience managing complex schedules and tracking systems, her ability to recall obscure details and love of connecting with people ensure a positive client experience and timely project delivery.
Lee Dorholt
Relocation Account Executive
With a background in service management, Lee brings efficiency and accuracy to any project he’s involved in. As Fluid’s relocation account executive, he’s built relationships across America, ensuring smooth and efficient relocations both locally and nationally.
Lily Perdew
Project Manager
Detail oriented and resourceful, Lily leverages over 6 years of industry experience to plan and manage complex project deliveries while ensuring consistent communications with the entire project team. Her natural ability to form strong connections with clients and love of creative problem solving allow her to ensure a seamless project experience for customers.
Maddie Bernard
Purchasing Coordinator
As one of our project coordinators, Maddie utilizes her interpersonal skills and passion for connecting with people to make sure everyone is kept updated and in the know. She uses her attention to detail to ensure that projects move along on time and that everyone who is involved is on board with the next steps.
Madeline Carlson
Purchasing Coordinator
Working as one of our service coordinators Madeline assists with inventory and order management. Madeline is an integral part of our service team helping to schedule labor, manage changes to existing projects, and brings in project coordination expertise that helps her understand and manage the many facets of our service offerings.
Mark Bianchini
Project Designer
Mark’s 12 years of experience in both residential and commercial design allow him to go above and beyond for customers. At Fluid, he provides design services such as site verifications, programming, space planning, typical development and installation drawings while coordinating with other team members to ensure seamless project delivery. With sharp attention to detail and a love of connecting with people, he enjoys collaborating with customers to create unique, tailored and holistic solutions that meet all desired aesthetics and functionality.
Mary Wavrunek
Project Designer
With an extensive history in interior design, Mary has worked on designing spaces in education, private businesses, government, and health care. Taking with her extensive and well-rounded product knowledge, as well as skills in project budgeting, consultive design and project phasing. Mary sees all projects like a big puzzle and loves to make and mold tailored solutions that fit any client’s needs.
Marya Lo
Project Designer
As a Project Designer working in an ever-changing design world, Marya uses her design expertise to create spaces for our customers that fit their design intent. Marya enjoys engaging with clients and collaborating on projects so that she can see the projects come to life.
Matt Guettler
Installation Services Manager
As the Service Logistics Manager, Matt is responsible for analysis, pre-planning, and estimating Installation Services. His strategic nature allows him to establish efficient processes and procedures and he is continuously driving business process improvements.
Matt Reisdorf
Social Spaces Account Manager
Matt works as the account executive for our social spaces team. With specified skills in large projects and years of experience in project coordination, Matt is able to keep track of the extensive amounts of ancillary furniture and décor. His consistency ensures that projects go according to plan, and on the intended schedule.
Megan Duffy Sananikone
Vice President of Operations
As a Shareholder and the Vice President of Operations at Fluid Interiors, Megan helps lead the business with a focus on design expertise and customer experience. Megan extends her leadership to roles as Past President of the local International Interior Design Association and co-leading the Commercial Real Estate Diversity Collaborative. Megan appreciates the importance of the built environment, its' impact on people and business performance.
Megan Lynch
Account Executive, Fargo
Megan’s 10+ years of industry experience include client-focused roles in interior design and project management, giving her all the tools needed to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless project delivery. She loves leveraging her creativity and on-the-ground knowledge to help create workspaces that enrich her clients’ experience and meet their business goals. When she’s not at work, you can find her traveling or spending weekends at the lake with her husband and her Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy.
Michaela McCluskey
Account Executive
As Fluid's Southern MN and Western WI Account Executive, Michaela focuses on helping her clients elevate their spaces and transform their offices. She has a passion for building long term relationships with her customers and wants them to view her as an extension of their team.
Mickayla Akers
Accountant, Fargo
The primary accountant for Fluid’s Fargo location, Mickayla leverages her understanding of various accounting processes to manage responsibilities including accounts payable, accounts receivable and month end close activities.
Mike Bakke
Project Manager
As one of our Project managers, Mike is an adaptable problem solver. With 20+ years of experience in project and operations management, Mike utilizes a highly personalized and individual approach to each project to ensure that there is attention to detail from beginning to end of all projects.
Mike Krenner
Technology Support Specialist
Mike oversees Fluid’s IT/AV needs at Fluid. He strives to uncomplicate Fluid’s day-to-day technology needs and finding continuous ways to be innovators in our industry
Morgan Munneke
Marketing Manager
Morgan leads the marketing team with a focus on digital marketing efforts to drive sales and build both industry and peer relationships. She uses marketing techniques as a differentiator and aims to lead the way as innovators in our industry.
Murphy Cauble
Architectural Designer
Murphy is an award-winning interdisciplinary designer who leverages his systematic approach and meticulous attention to detail to create architectural solutions that balance both aesthetic and functional excellence. With a strong focus on creative thinking and a portfolio spanning multiple industries, he thrives on creating innovative and balanced designs that meet his clients’ goals.
Natalie Nelson
Project Coordinator
Natalie’s background in project management and customer relations has made her a people-oriented project coordinator. Natalie is accustomed to fast paced environments and strives to find the best and most creative solutions to problems for clients in a timely manner.
Natasha Fonville
Director of Social Spaces
Adept at enhancing human experiences through carefully curated spaces, and interactions, Natasha’s 10+ years of diverse experience allows her to creatively solve business challenges, increase overall performance, and cultivate authentic, high-performing teams. At Fluid, she leverages her love of design to lead our Social Spaces team in the execution of tailored and impactful commercial spaces while ensuring exceptional client experiences.
Nikole Koethe
Project Coordinator
Nikole has over 10 years of project management experience. Her strengths include client relationship building, conflict resolution, and time management. Utilizing her strengths, Nikole specializes in making sure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Her organized nature and open communication with her team allows her to excel as a project coordinator with Fluid
Paul Schluter
Project Manager
Paul’s experience in installation, customer service, and project management roles gives Paul a well-rounded perspective of the project process and commercial furniture industry as a whole. This enables him to understand how each department interacts and impacts the overall process.
Pete Jacques
Account Executive
Playing an integral role in developing Fluid’s service platform, Pete has helped the company grow services like purchasing/selling used furniture and providing furniture lifts for carpet replacements.
Rachel Morgan
Social Spaces Designer
With experience in interior art specification and interior design, Rachel utilizes her eye for aesthetics as one of our Furniture specifiers. Her unique background and skillset helps to make any space both functional and pleasing to the eye.
Rich Fenno
Account Executive, Fargo
With over 15 years of experience in the commercial furniture industry, Rich has deep experience working with clients from various industries and helping them find the best solutions to fit their needs. He enjoys the challenge of researching different companies, learning about their culture and goals to meet and exceed his customers’ expectations
Rick Buchholz
Account Executive, Fargo
With 35 years of experience in the industry, Rick leverages his expertise to understand customer needs and provide innovative solutions. He enjoys building relationships with his clients and ensuring successful projects through continuous support of new and existing spaces. When he’s not at work, you can find him trail riding in the North Dakota Badlands or playing in national softball tournaments.
Riley Henk
Project Designer
Flexible and intuitive, Riley brings a fresh perspective to the ever-changing furniture landscape backed by her experience working in diverse industries and eagerness to grow. Her personable nature allows her to easily connect with others and collaborate with project teams for results that achieve her clients’ goals and promote a positive work environment.
Roger Christianson
Regional Market President, Fargo
Roger knows and understands that while the office furniture industry can be challenging and complex, it is the most rewarding business to be in. To be able to impact the lives of so many of customers by helping them work in a
healthier, more productive work environment brings him the most satisfaction. Roger
attests that there is nothing more rewarding than having a customer tell you how much
they like what you’ve done and how happy their employees are with their new space.
Rosa Brandt
Design Relationship Manager
Her experience at architecture and design firms gives Rosa an understanding of their process, which enables her to smoothly integrate the furniture process and apply her design background in a new way.
Ross DePriest
Project Designer
With over 13 years of design expertise, Ross takes a holistic approach with a strong focus on the end user. He enjoys working from concept to completion, ensuring thoughtful and functional designs that go beyond aesthetics and ensure high-functioning spaces for his clients. Passionate about creating meaningful experiences, Ross combines creativity and strategy to make every project seamless and impactful for those who use the space.
Sarah Erickson
Account Manager
Sarah brings a history of proven impact and success with over 20 years of experience in account and project management. At Fluid, she focuses on forging strong relationships with clients, team members and partners, building on what works and constantly on the lookout for ways to improve processes and ensure transparency and accountability. When she’s not working, you can find her cooking, gardening and spending time with friends, family and her dog Norah.
Shannon Lovejoy
Customer Service Director
Shannon oversees our project coordination team and ensures that all aspects of order management, including preparation for order placement, timely manufacturer acknowledgment, and order shipment dates are tracking in a timely manner. Shannon is responsible for generating timely invoices and handling any punch completion requirements after a project is installed.
Shay O’Malley-Langer
Director of Design
With 20 years of design experience, Shay brings her knowledge and expertise to lead Fluid’s design team. Her extensive industry experience allows her to guide our customers through Fluid’s design process. Additionally, she leads our designers through continuing education and design development.
Shayla Goss
Senior Project Designer
Through her years of design experience, Shayla has become specially accustomed to working on corporate spaces. She has a passion for custom project visions, and the drive to see it through. Shayla focuses on providing attention to detail and a dedication to finding solutions that meet the need.
Stacy Holm
Senior Project Designer, Fargo
An NCIDQ certified Interior Designer, Stacy has worked at Christiansons by Fluid for over nine years. She has extensive knowledge of the furniture industry including and has in-depth knowledge of Haworth’s modular walls. Stacy thrives on working with clients throughout the design, taking challenging projects and creating efficient that allow clients to function at their best.
Steve Mooney
Project Manager
Steve has a strong background in customer service allowing him to bring leadership and problem solving skills to each project. He enjoys communication aspect of projects and that his job as a Project Manager gets to bring all the teams together and on the same page to successfully complete the job.
Tonya Rohling
Accountant
As part of Fluids accounting team, Tonya works to setup accounts, maintain internal projects, and do financial reconciliation.
Vanessa Rodriguez
Project Coordinator, Fargo
Vanessa’s background in the commercial furniture industry and 5+ years of experience in project coordination allow her to ensure smooth project execution for her clients. At Fluid, she leverages her time management skills and meticulous attention detail to drive the product ordering and delivery process, securing on-time and on-budget delivery in line with Fluid’s quality standards.
Wanda Forbes
Senior Account Executive
Wanda has over 16 years of experience within the commercial furniture industry. She enjoys collaborating in a team environment and allowing for shared experiences and thoughts to become a project solution. Wanda works in an efficient and effective matter and likes to find the solution that provides simplicity in the process, while still maintaining a creative and superb result.
