Our knowledgeable team is at the heart of The Ghiordes Knot’s renowned service. Each member brings a wealth of experience in design and flooring, ensuring that our clients receive expert guidance along with a personal, attentive approach. The team has a trusted reputation in the industry helping interior designers make every project a success, from selecting the right rug to final placement.
Coralyn “Cori” Eddy – Showroom Manager
With many years of experience in the interior design field – including a focused expertise in flooring design – Cori leads our showroom with creativity, professionalism. She has a keen eye for color and detail and is passionate about helping designers find the perfect piece for each project. Cori’s dedication to outstanding customer service means she is by your side through the selection process, offering knowledgeable advice and guiding you through our curated array of options to ensure every choice aligns with your vision and fits the needs of the client.
Joel Baird – Design & Sales Specialist
Joel Baird is a seasoned design professional with decades of experience, including work on multiple showhouse projects. His talent and experience as a designer inform his exceptional ability to pinpoint the ideal rug or carpet for any scenario. Joel’s extensive product knowledge, enthusiasm for design, and his attention to clients’ needs make him an invaluable resource. He takes pride in helping designers navigate our extensive collection to discover pieces that truly elevate their spaces.
Dawson Moore – Showroom Assistant
Dawson Moore has been an integral part of The Ghiordes Knot since 1994, lending four decades of expertise in rug handling and installation. He works closely with designers to achieve the best possible presentation of each rug. Dawson’s white-glove service includes receiving, inspection, vacuuming, steaming, stain protection, and custom-sizing each pad so that the rug is ready to be delivered or placed in the home. Dawson’s deep knowledge of rug construction, placement, and care ensures that every installation is executed flawlessly. His tireless daily commitment to service helps bring projects to completion smoothly – with rugs perfectly situated to complement the design and delight the client.
Blake Stokes – Administrative Assistant
Blake Stokes is the newest member of The Ghiordies Knot family, and no stranger to the industry coming from a family of rug specialists. He skillfully manages our sizeable sample library including ordering, pulling, and preparing samples for designer checkout as well as offering complementary samples and removing discontinued products, ensuring design professionals always have what they need for a successful project. Be sure to ask Blake about rug care and tips to maintain your carpet. His attention to detail, team spirit, and willingness to step in and help whenever he’s needed makes him indispensable to the showroom. Blake epitomizes “service with a smile.”
