We embody a culture of commitment to our customers, manufacturer partners and team members by acting with integrity in every situation. It is the quality of our relationships that matter most to us and passion for what we do that becomes the key to our success.
Our Team
Alex Marsh
Partner - Michigan Lead
Always on the lookout for the next DIY project on their mid-century modern home
Proud father of 2 humans…& reluctant owner of 2 cats for aforementioned humans
Husband to a lovely wife/writer extraordinaire who smiles a lot
Unorthodox entry into sales with a Bachelor’s in Art Education & a subsequent degree in Interior Design
Started a furniture career with Seibold Baker in 2006 but couldn’t stay away & returned to the team 10 years later
An avid hiker, traveler & foodie who is always on the lookout for new family experiences
Colin Baker
Partner - Illinois Lead
B.A. in Communications & History from Denison University
Lifelong Pittsburgh fan, which makes baseball season a drag
Husband & father to an awesome wife, son & daughter
Brings a fresh perspective from the outside with 5 years in sales at Booking.com & Reynolds & Reynolds
He is a linguist of sorts, fluent in: Dealer, Broker & End User
Jim Seibold
Managing Director
Hit the family jackpot with his Wife, 2 daughters & 3 grandsons
Can be found during off hours at his drum kit playing both jazz & classic rock
A nearly four decade career that started by updating furniture binders for his Dad
(& Seibold+Baker Founder) in Junior High
Built his personal foundation on a technical & infrastructure-focused mindset
Mans the helm to ensure everyone is rowing in the same direction
Highly competent salesman by reputation who proves it far more than he thinks it
Complimentary Strength Coach
Marty Baker
Sales Director
A 4-F Practioner - Faith | Family | Friends | Fun
Grew up in this business as a Dealer, so he understands the struggle
Led the sales team at Metro Furniture where his passion for innovative design was developed
The proud professional partner of Jim Seibold since 2004
People Manager Extraordinaire with an equally high emotional IQ
Not a gambler, but bets big on his the strengths of partners & clients
“We are… Penn State!”
Brent Weirtz
Partner - Central/Southern Ohio Lead
An Akron native (Go Zips!), proud husband & father of 3
Enjoys his travels to see family & live music events
Has lived in Columbus the majority of his almost four decades in furniture sales
Merged his rep firm with Seibold+Baker in 2007 & has never looked back
A Humble Hustler - small talk, big walk
Would rather lose his mind than lose touch
He makes the tools for the SB toolbox & is a champion 1 to 1 salesman
Kristen Mick
Business Development Manager - Northeast Ohio
Bachelor of Interior Design from Ursuline College
Started her career as an interior designer for ASD
Went onto Fashion Architectural Designs as an account executive
Mom to an adventurous boy & wife to an “I-can-fix-anything” husband
A voice of her design generational peers with real insight
Makes the lives of Designers easier from her understanding of & background in A&D
Sara Kukatla
A&D Business Development Manager - Illinois
An Interior Design grad from Louisiana State University (CIDA Accredited)
An adventurous southerner turned city girl
Photography, travel, concerts & animals (shout out to World Wildlife Fund!) give her purpose
Her design journey began at The Gettys Group
She is a translator of design sales language to incoming workforce generations
The A&D background makes her a huge (non-billable!) asset for design teams
Believes in solutions through adaptation & finding alternatives no matter what
Abigail Ruppert
Business Development Manager - Michigan
Michigan State University Grad & Lifelong Spartan
Family is her world
Has model like posture from a decade spent in Ergonomics Sales (CEAS1 Certified)
A Seibold+Baker history buff, telling the story wherever she goes
Combines a creative, visual perspective with her efficient sales practicalities
Listens first, responds second
A real Life Superwoman who embraces the role of “Hero” for her Clients & Peers
Jim Perry
Business Development Manager - Central Indiana
Life-long Hoosier, proud husband & father of 2
Still wants more “life-long” friendships
Sleeves are often rolled-up & hands are getting dirty
Believes failure is just one step closer to success
Can’t get outdoors enough
Also happy under the hood of a car
Solutions creator
Laughs every day & saves a lot of money on therapy
Spencer Heazlitt
Business Development Manager - Southern Indiana, Kentucky
His family goes back 4 generations in the furniture business
Some say he can make the best cheesecake you’ve ever tasted
He trained, worked & learned from some of the best in the business as a rep in the Washington, DC market for 10 years before moving back to Louisville, KY
The best place to find him on a weekend summer day is boating with friends & family on the Ohio River…& you’re invited!
He spent his 1st year in the business learning 27 different jobs in the Paoli Furniture factory back in 1999
He’s a proud father of 4 incredible kids & is married to the strongest CEO wife in the Midwest
To better understand the industry, he trained with reps in CO, TX, CA, MD, DC & N.VA before starting his own career as a rep
He believes often the most important hands involved in a furniture project are the hands that touch it last…love & take care of your installers, folks!
Julie Stearns
Operations Director & Sales/Marketing Coordinator
Dual grad of Ohio University in Communications & The Art Institute in Interior Design
Worked in Broadcasting & Video Production before pursuing Interior Design
Enjoyer of photography, architecture, antiquing & flea markets
Back of house & front of mind for anyone dealing with Seibold+Baker
An efficiency & organization master who keeps the gears turning at home base