Our Team
Our 15 employees, many with decades of experience in the flooring industry, are our company's greatest assets. They are committed to providing customers with fantastic service, extensive product education and a few laughs along the way.
Wout de Koe - President
After working in the tile industry for years doing everything from installation to store management, Wout decided to follow his dream and start his own business. He left his full-time position at B&N Flooring and set out to create a business plan for his own wholesale tile company. Once the plan was approved, he boarded a plane to Italy and began meeting with potential suppliers. Wout left Italy with his first major supplier secured and, in August 1991, Elegant Flooring was born.
Darryl Johnson - Sales Manager
Darryl has been with our team since 1997, and will celebrate his 20th anniversary with us in the fall of 2017. He works with retail customers in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Truro as well as retailers, architects, designers and contractors in Newfoundland. Fun fact: Darryl loves Pink. The singer, not the colour.
Keith Ryan - Sales Representative
Keith is our sales representative for both New Brunswick (south of Sussex) as well as Prince Edward Island. He works with architectural, commercial and retail/residential clients. Nearing 25 years with our company, Keith is very well educated in the flooring trade. Fun fact: When he's not working (and the season is right), you can most definitely find Keith at the golf course.
Rheal Daigle - Sales Representative
Rheal is our sales representative for both New Brunswick (north of Sussex) as well as Northern Nova Scotia. His experience in the flooring industry spans over 15 years, having worked for Prosol Distribution, Church Flooring, Bowen Hardwood and Stairs and Multi-Decor. Fun fact: Rheal is a huge sports fanatic and a lifelong Montreal Canadiens fan.
Iovka Anguelova - Controller
Veronica Doyle - Order Desk/Inside Sales (Bedford)
Veronica’s 20+ years with our team may seem long, but her history working with president Wout de Koe extends even longer. Prior to the inception of Elegant Flooring, Veronica worked alongside Wout at B&N Flooring, which then occupied what is now Elegant Flooring’s Bedford Highway showroom. She has been a recipient of the Atlantic Flooring Association's Customer Service Person of the Year award. Fun fact: Veronica is an animal lover and dedicated mom to her two cats, Mack and Chester.
Pauline Gaudet - Order Desk/Inside Sales (Bedford)
Pauline has been with us since 2011. She holds a degree in Geology and worked for years in that field in Ottawa. Prior to joining our team, she spent over six years as a Sales Consultant with Taylor Flooring. With her design savvy and knowledge of flooring products and practices, Pauline is happy to help customers design their bathrooms and kitchens. Fun fact: She hates socks, and will happily wear winter boots with bare feet.
Corene MacCrae - Order Desk/Shipping Associate
Andrew Jardine - Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse