Teamwork is the foundation of what we do.

Although he’s been in the industry for nearly thirty years, Chris has a diverse background that extends far beyond furniture. He gained invaluable experience when transporting goods to and from Europe via container ships and competing in offshore sailboat races in the Atlantic while training to become an officer on merchant ships. Additionally, he managed a local McDonald’s, where he was selected to be in a series of national commercials showcasing real restaurant employees as part of a McDonald’s promotional campaign.

While Chris insists that helping individuals create inspiring and functional spaces is just as exciting, we suspect his previous adventures may hold a special place in his heart. What we do know is that his extensive travels and the opportunity to work with diverse teams have honed his creative thinking, multitasking abilities, and exceptional communication skills — qualities that enable him to effectively lead the leaders at McCoy Rockford.

Chris has channeled the same energy and passion from his early career into developing talent and refining processes. His focus now is on driving the continued success of McCoy Rockford by ensuring the customer experience is unmatched, while also creating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered and appreciated.

When not in the office, Chris can be found near the water. Having explored various coastlines across North and South America, Hawaii, the Cayman Islands, and beyond, he has yet to find a beach he doesn’t like. He and his wife, Erin, spend most weekends on the small island of Galveston, where Chris enjoys paddleboarding or boating to unwind.

As he likes to say, “The beach is the only place where salt lowers your blood pressure.”

Favorite core value

Doing the right thing is the right thing to do. This core value encompasses so much and can be applied in so many situations to ensure we, as leaders, are making the right decisions.

What’s one challenge you’re excited for McCoy Rockford to take on next? 

Further integration of technology into our organization and industry, as this will dramatically change how we work internally and how we engage with our manufacturing partners and customers.

You’ll often find Leah enjoying an autobiography and following Formula 1 when she’s not transforming financial processes and making systems run more efficiently at McCoy Rockford. Leah’s passion and gift for working with systems extends beyond numbers. Fun fact — she is also a Texas Master Naturalist and has a touch of knowledge about local ecosystems. 

Prior to joining the team, Leah was Acting CFO for cybersecurity investment firm Cyber Badger and spent almost 15 years as Vice President of Finance at Discover Network. Leah holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Loyola University, New Orleans, and an MBA from the University of Houston. She is proud to be the first person in her family to graduate from college and served as an intern with the internationally recognized and respected organization INROADS. She began her career with Big 4 accounting firms KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and she brings broad knowledge and experience to the McCoy Rockford team.

With more than two decades of experience, Leah has established herself as an innovative, forward-thinking leader with high-level financial acumen across a broad range of areas. As CFO, Leah is responsible for managing and running the organization’s finance activities, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. In her role, she is driven by the desire to take the organization to the next level of success and inspire others to reach their full potential.

Outside of the office, Leah has been known to turn up the volume on 80s and disco tunes while attending a spin class. You’ll also find her traveling with her family to places like Cozumel, London and Paris. When warm weather strikes, you’ll find her enjoying New Orleans-style snowballs and searching for the best lazy rivers. 

Favorite core value

Make ’em love ya. To achieve a higher standard of excellence, we must understand the needs and perspectives of everyone that we interact act with, from the customer’s entire team, to our suppliers and to our employees. When we accomplish this, it gives me a true feeling of satisfaction and achievement.

What’s one challenge you’re excited for McCoy Rockford to take on next?

Growing the business in a thoughtful and mindful manner, just as we have done for more than 60 years.

While Amy wears many hats, her balance is impeccable. She helps guide strategy development, sales engagement, customer experience and cross-functional collaboration across the company. Her design background — both her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Purdue University with a focus on interior design and experience at a design architectural firm — and marketing and branding experience from her time in business development have melded to help Amy hit many home runs. 

And did we mention, one of Amy’s favorite hats is a baseball cap? Whether she’s cheering on the Astros or her 3 sons, you can find her at the baseball field. In general, Amy’s good-natured competitiveness helps drive her and those around her to be their best, and her curiosity for learning anything makes her the go-to team player around the office. 

An avid runner and spinner, Amy not only sets the pace on the trail, but she is a leader in making a difference at McCoy Rockford and shaping clients’ environments. 

Favorite core value

Doing the right thing is the right thing to do. I feel like this value wraps up all of our values into one. It clearly demonstrates our commitment to integrity and provides a positive framework empowering our team members to provide the highest level of service.

What’s one challenge you’re excited for McCoy Rockford to take on next? 

I am looking forward to the future of McCoy Rockford Commercial Interiors and excited about the opportunity to expand our complementary interior environment product and service solutions. Today’s speed of innovation and exploring new ways of working is inspiring and motivating! I look forward to helping our team and our clients find new ways of designing and building collaborative and intuitive environments that support our future needs in our ever-changing places of work.

When it comes to putting lots of different pieces together, Deborah is a go-to person at McCoy Rockford. Her background in marketing and business development with Hewlett-Packard fed her curiosity about technology, and at McCoy Rockford, she’s seamlessly combined her IT interest with her ability to envision and manage the customer experience. The fact that she’s an avid puzzle solver in her downtime helps her see the big picture while managing so many moving parts.

Learning is a cornerstone of Deborah’s philosophy. Not only did she earn an MBA from Cornell, but she sometimes takes math and science classes to keep her skills sharp — when she’s not jogging trails or participating in endurance bike rides. 

At the start of her career with McCoy Rockford, Deborah learned everything she could about what works for customers — even attending installations to learn the process inside and out. She attended Customer Service Coordinator training to fully understand any challenges or roadblocks the customer support team might face. And her curiosity and openness to finding solutions helps empower the team to be service minded in all their interactions. It’s all part of keeping the customer front and center in every process while maintaining a positive, encouraging team environment. 

Favorite Commercial Furniture Piece: The Turnstone Buoy Stool! It bounces and allows you to rock. It’s probably one of my favorites because when my kids were smaller and I would bring them to work, they liked to bounce on the stool. They just thought it was the coolest thing ever. We even have some at home.

Where Do You See McCoy Rockford in Five Years? Technology is really going to drive great customer experience, and a great employee experience. It will give our staff better tools which makes their jobs easier and it enables us to provide the client a better experience.  

Combining many different elements to create a cohesive and appealing finished product is one of Elizabeth’s talents. She uses this skill in many areas, from taking on interesting recipes in the kitchen, to knitting projects, to her career in interior design. When it comes to flooring, Elizabeth has learned all aspects of the business from materials to installation during her career. She uses this knowledge to help clients find the right solutions, no matter what type of facility they’re running. 

Elizabeth entered the flooring side of the industry by chance after serving as an associate principal for a design firm in Austin. While working on the facility side of design, she was approached by a floor covering manufacturer and discovered an interest in the materials and products¬ — she liked that she could stay connected with interior design while becoming an expert in floor covering materials and installations. She has especially loved working on innovative spaces that incorporate fun recycled and sustainable materials. 

Even though she loves to travel, and has visited almost all 50 states, Elizabeth’s favorite place to relax is next to her pool with her dog, Etta. Swimming is one of her favorite pastimes, so you’ll find her doing a few laps at home or perhaps heading to tropical location to get in some sun and waves.  

Favorite Commercial Floor Covering Piece: I like working with carpet tile. Carpet is more playful, more fun.

Where Do You See McCoy Rockford in Five Years? I’d like to see us expanding to other markets, both our current footprint and beyond geographically. And then also, continue to establish ourselves as the top dealer in the state.