Being a Teammate

We  believe  furniture  is  not  simply  something  you  need  to  function  at  work—it  is  an  asset  to  your  company  and  your company’s purpose. Providing our clients with the right solutions for their office space planning needs today helps to strengthen brand awareness, increase employee productivity + health, develop a sense of place, and advance overall employee engagement + retention.

Partnering with Teammates ensures our team will be there to support your company’s long-term growth for years and years to come.

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What’s in a name?

Our name speaks to our core philosophy of prioritizing client relationships. And to this day, it helps every Teammates employee remember what we’re all about.

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Employees at Teammates

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Design-oriented, tech-friendly product lines

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Inspiring showroom

Meet The Team

It takes a team of very talented associates to develop projects from concept to completion. Small, sleek and seriously experienced- that’s us!! Our name, Teammates, speaks to our core philosophy of prioritizing client relationships and being more strategic and less ego-driven.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Lisa Cloutier

Vice-President of Finance

About Lisa

Lisa has a Bachelors in Computer Information Systems as well as a Masters in Organization Management from Tusculum College. As detail-oriented as they come, Lisa runs the IT, HR, admin and finance departments, and has been an employee at Teammates since 2003. When not working hard, Lisa also volunteers with the North Fork Fire Protection District. She loves being outdoors camping, boarding, and hiking—ideally with some peach gummy rings in her pocket.

Kristen Smith

Kristen Smith

Vice-President of Sales

About Kristen

Kristen began her career at Teammates in 2005. Her excellent communication skills, sales experience and strong work ethic has helped earn the trust of dozens of Teammates clients over the years. Kristen received her BS from Indiana University and is LEED AP certified. She is a wine-enthusiast and mother of two.

Michael Berkery

President

About Michael

Michael is a Los Angeles native, but has been embracing the Rocky Mountain lifestyle since the early 80s. Prior to co-founding Teammates in 1995, he was an account manager at Desks, Inc. His authentic client approach has built long-term professional relationships, while his soft leadership skills have made Teammates employees feel like family. At Fort Lewis College, Mike majored in music and was the drummer in a country-western band called Highway Robbery. Mike says he really loves his wife, daughter and son, but his most prized possession is a Corona key chain beer opener acquired on a surfing trip to Baja at age 16.

Kimberly Dawes

Vice-President of Design

About Kimberly

Kimberly joined Teammates in 2002 and is a valuable and versatile team member. Her role as a master problem-solver combined with her oversight of the design department, helps ensure a seamless process from start to finish. Maintaining a creative edge is crucial in the dynamic field of design, with her commitment to this aspect she takes a proactive approach to her work.

Kimberly interests outside of work include spending time with her family, camping and vacationing in the San Juans.

SALES TEAM

Kristen Smith

Kristen Smith

Vice-President of Sales

About Kristen

Kristen began her career at Teammates in 2005. Her excellent communication skills, sales experience and strong work ethic has helped earn the trust of dozens of Teammates clients over the years. Kristen received her BS from Indiana University and is LEED AP certified. She is a wine-enthusiast and mother of two.

Jake Leslie

Corporate Account Manager

About Jake

Long ago in a galaxy far, far away, Jake sat next to Teammates CEO Michael Berkery in English Rhet. He came on board in 1998 and we can’t seem to succeed without him. Twenty-four years experience in the contract furniture industry means he’s mastered the sales cycle, manages installation crews with one hand tied to his ski pole, and has some seriously entertaining company stories in his back pocket. Jake has two daughters, eats wings when no ones looking and likes to hum the Rocky theme song under his breath.

Ansley Fraley

Corporate Account Manager

About Ansley

Born and raised in Southern Illinois, Ansley, made the transition out West in 2015 and has been enjoying the outdoor lifestyle of Colorado since. Ansley joined Teammates in 2018 and love being a part of such a creative and inspiring industry. With an eye for style and design, she always knows the trends of fashion and furniture.

Angela Ndreca

Corporate Account Manager

About Angela

Born in Reggio Calabria, Italy and raised in South Florida, Angela grew her passion for creating spaces when she started working with her dad in the construction at the age of 14. She graduated with honors from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree of International Relations with a concentration in National Security, Middle Eastern and Asian studies. Her first language is Italian, Followed by Albanian, then English and since living in South Florida she has learned some Spanish and Arabic. Angela moved to Denver, CO in 2018 and started a career in Real Estate. 5 years later, she left Real Estate to become a member at Teammates in 2023. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding at Copper with her husband or playing with her doodle at Sloan’s Lake.

DESIGN TEAM

Kimberly Dawes

Vice-President of Design

About Kimberly

Kimberly joined Teammates in 2002 and is a valuable and versatile team member. Her role as a master problem-solver combined with her oversight of the design department, helps ensure a seamless process from start to finish. Maintaining a creative edge is crucial in the dynamic field of design, with her commitment to this aspect she takes a proactive approach to her work.

Kimberly interests outside of work include spending time with her family, camping and vacationing in the San Juans.

Jill Lee

Interior Designer

About Jill

Interior designer offering 7+ years in Commercial, Government, Healthcare and Education design. Jill’s innovative, functional spaces are focused on ergonomic and creative space planning. Jill joins Teammates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division. When not busy fulfilling her passion in design, Jill loves training in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! She also is an outdoor adventure seeker and enjoys 4-wheeling, camping and watching live races.

Sierre Pugliese

Sierre Pugliese

Interior Designer

About Sierre

Passionate about Interior Design from an early age, Sierre graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Interior Architecture and Design and a minor in Real Estate. In every design, Sierre seeks to find the highest potential while creating a space that flows effortlessly for every client. She loves black coffee, working out, and is a sucker for a good taco. Born and raised in Colorado, Sierre loves spending majority of free time outdoors, shopping, and hanging out with family and friends.

Lauren Zagar

Interior Designer

About Lauren

Born and raised in Arizona, Lauren is excited to continue her design career in Colorado. She Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BS in Interior Design and has been honing her skills ever since. Lauren enjoys the combination of problem solving and creativity that being an interior designer allows and loves to come up with the perfect layout for a space. On the weekends you can find her searching for a bargain at a thrift store or baking a yummy treat (if you’re lucky, she’ll share with you).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Lauren Foley

Project Manager

About Lauren

Lauren is an East Coast native who saw the light and headed west, first to San Diego and landed in Denver. With a B.A. in Psychology and a love of interior design and working with people, Lauren has spent much of her career in interior design, retail, and general management. Through her work in design, sales, and project management, she discovered she most enjoys helping her team succeed through Operations. On weekends you can usually find Lauren working out, with her dog, spending time with friends and family, hiking, and skiing. (Though not necessarily in that order!)

Teammates' Field Project Manager Adam Esquibel

Adam Esquibel

Director of Operations

About Adam

Adam is a Colorado native who enjoys camping, fishing and a nice cold beer. He’s spent almost his entire career in the Commercial Furniture Industry, with over 20 years of installation and Project Management experience. He’s a proud father of 3 children and our go-to guy for 80’s movie trivia!

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Our Denver showroom is modern, playful and purposeful. It tends to calm and excite at the same time. Come see for yourself, and let us show you how we can transform your workspace.