DC Kerckhoff Company
Staff Bios

DANIEL C. KERCKHOFF – PRESIDENT
“Affable Daniel” grew the company from the seeds of entrepreneurialism starting in the fall of 1975. “Pool coping cast the morning before, we installed in the afternoon and it just grew from that”. Dan’s 40 years of involvement in retail and manufacturing industries provides his “graduate degree” in the cast stone business.

His many acknowledgements from satisfied cast stone customers, general contractors, and trade groups are augmented with an impressive array of regatta trophies.

GAY GROSS - SECRETARY / TREASURER
As Secretary/Treasurer, Gay is responsible for our corporate financial obligations and heads the bookkeeping office. Gay is a Florida native and started with us the 3rd year of existence pursuing accounts receivable and carefully timing the payables.

RON WATTS - SALES MANAGER
As Sales Manager, Ron is responsible for customer sales needs; including estimating, bids, shop drawing submittals, and Purchase Order / Contract Management requirements. Ron councils designers, owners, and contractors and is a resource for product utilization at your job.

Ron moved to Florida from the Arizona desert in 1990 bringing along a Bachelor of Architecture and 25 years of construction and planning experience. After 14 years of cast stone work, Ron celebrates with his repeat customers.

MICHAEL CLEARY - SALES EXECUTIVE / MARKETING MANAGER
Michael Cleary delivers a full-punch in knocking down hurdles to get the job done. Following 16 years in general contracting, he specialized the next 18 years in all aspects of cast stone production and sales. Michael identifies market niche needs, then develops a sales approach which delivers cast stone to jobs globally.

Michael’s involvement with the American Precast Association, local Chambers of Commerce and trade groups along with his experience in our industry is a great asset to us. He proudly carries his profession with him on his Harley Davidson.

MIKE ELFES - SALES EXECUTIVE
Mike is no “elf” when he approaches the industry challenges to sell cast stone. His analytical approach he developed during 16 years of construction manufacturing management. His experience in foam product sales has successfully morphed into our program of mold production and cast stone sales. Mike is a turn-key manager for each contract he tackles, from estimating to project delivery.

PATTY JACOBSON - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST
Patty personifies and perfects “greeting” to an art form. Hers’ is the voice you hear when you call with your cast stone inquiries. Her 18 years of loyalty and perseverance are characteristic and her position engulfs all aspects of company administration.

Patty’s survival instinct has helped her to facilitate customer and company needs and raise three daughters here in Naples.

JOHN M. VILMONT - CONTROLLER
John lends us his 45 years of business experience in the management of assets, contracts cost datum, payroll and production focused primarily in the global petroleum/drilling industry. His subsequent development of expenditure, invoicing and computerized accounting-record management keeps a “balance – focus” to the shifting financial targets of our volatile cast stone craft.

His expertise with tax-analysis and corporate statements generation help steer our company with a skill level he hopes to pass to his grandson “Luke”.

 
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