BROTHERS INTERIORS - Key Persons


Benjamin Juech - EVP, President

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • President
Ben Juech oversees sales, marketing, manufacturer relations, interior design and customer service. He strives to foster an environment where people enjoy their work, which in turn creates a positive experience for customers. His primary focus remains business development, reinforcing ongoing relationships and developing new ones. Ben was instrumental in the formation and launch of Brothers Business Interiors in 2012 as the newest Coakley Brothers Company. Over the ensuing years Ben has been the face of the organization as it has grown exponentially in size and customer reach. An outside-the-box thinker and accomplished business developer, Ben takes great pride in leading a cutting edge business unit that is helping shape the 21st century image of the historic Coakley Brothers Company. All the probing and listening he does (also called ‘customer research') spurs new ideas for creating customized workplace solutions that feature high-value furnishings and design services. Ben has his BA from UW-Madison. He and his wife Allison live in Whitefish Bay with their four children, Charlie, Stephen, Emily & Jack. A big sports buff, Ben is an avid golfer and a fan of the Bucks, Brewers, Packers, and, of course, the Badgers. Ben serves on the Board of Directors for the Lutheran Home Foundation in Wauwatosa and the Mt. Calvary Community Development Corporation in Milwaukee's Sherman Park Neighborhood. In 2018 he was recognized by the Daily Reporter as a "Newsmaker of the Year" for his work in attaining furniture contract for Fiserv Forum.

Billy Zlotocha

Job Titles:
  • Brothers Business Interiors in 2015 As a Sales Consultant
  • Workplace Consultant
Billy Zlotocha joined Brothers Business Interiors in 2015 as a sales consultant, helping customers with comprehensive services ranging from moving and warehousing to space planning and design, furnishings and installation. Billy's entrepreneurial background helps him focus on long-term strategies, while his experience in sales, purchasing and operations in multiple industries provides the basis for his ability to assess customers' needs and offer multiple alternatives to suit any budget. That diverse experience provides him with a firm understanding of account management and vendor relationships in addition to sales forecasting and inventory analysis. Rather than simply emailing customers, Billy takes the time to meet with each to go through all aspects of the quoting and estimating processes. They appreciate the level of detail and amount of consideration he gives to every project and often comment they feel their project execution is tried, tested, and well-planned. Billy has a BA from Colorado College, and MBA from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He lives in Bayside with his wife, their daughter, and a dog. In his spare time, he sails his C-Scow on North Lake and coaches the Marquette University High School Alpine Ski Team.

Chris Milbrath

Job Titles:
  • Quality Assurance Manager
Chris Milbrath has been with Coakley since 2012 when he began as installation manager and dispatcher/scheduler, advancing to project manager for Brothers Business Interiors in 2014. He has over 20 years of installation and project management experience. Chris is at the front end of every project doing labor quotes, going over prints, doing pre-job walk-throughs on job sites, meeting with customers, and working with designers. He reviews all orders before placement, and assembles each crew to match the project. His high standards and attention to detail are focused on customer satisfaction at every phase of each project. People say he gets more done in less time than most. His diverse experience as an installer allows him to converse clearly and explain in detail the installation process. His time management skills are excellent, consciously controlling what he deems most important in order to be efficient and effective. Known for his fun sense of humor, Chris is outgoing and easily engages with clients. He has a musical and artistic background, which lends a flair of creativity to his work, and helps him arrive at unique solutions to installation problems.

Collin Smith

Job Titles:
  • Installation & Operations Manager
Collin Smith came to Brothers Interiors in 2018 from the Minneapolis area. Initially hired as member of the installation crew, Collin showed a proficiency for learning on the fly with a smile. He was recognized for his optimism and quality of work within multiple facets of Coakley Brothers and Brothers Interiors and quickly rose to operations manager. His knowledge of dispatch duties, commercial storage and receiving as well as new furniture receiving, and installation make him an integral part of our team. In addition to his primary job functions, Collin is a guitarist and singer in his spare time as well as a sports nut. And yes, unfortunately he is a Vikings fan.

Cory Skenandore

Job Titles:
  • Commercial

Dana Leland

Job Titles:
  • Director of Workplace Strategy
  • Workplace Consultant
Prior to joining Coakley Brothers and Brothers Interiors, Dana worked for a Fortune 200 manufacturing company developing her engineering, project management, sales and marketing skills. This experience helped her balance big picture thinking with an acute attention to detail. Dana holds a BS in Engineering and Studio Art from Dartmouth College. Her MBA is from Marquette University (July, 2018). A Baltimore native, after relocating to Milwaukee in 2009, she came to believe that Milwaukee is a hidden gem. Dana currently resides in Whitefish Bay with her husband and two dogs. Together, they enjoy travel, outdoor adventure, yoga and taking on many home DIY projects.

Daniel Stroven

Job Titles:
  • Director of Construction & Facilities Manager
Daniel Stroven's great-grandfather was a master tile mechanic from Italy; his grandfather was a builder; and his father was a molder and woodworker. Construction is in Daniel's blood. He joined Brothers Business Interiors in 2017 after nearly 30 years in various construction trades, with expertise in tile and floor coverings, but he also has extensive experience in estimating, scheduling, and contractor management. He possesses a keen judge of talent and can call upon a vast array of experienced subcontractors who help to ensure the Company delivers outstanding quality, on time, and within budget. Daniel is a very direct communicator accustomed to getting along with high-level executives and independent trades people with equal ease. When he makes a promise - a deadline, a budget, or a specification - you can count on him delivering. Daniel and his wife, a former veterinary nurse, live in Okauchee with their two dogs. He enjoys outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, or just kicking back with a good book or a friendly game of chess.

Danny Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Commercial Services Project Manager
Danny has over 12 years of commercial moving, leadership, and project management experience. His strengths reside in project planning and customer satisfaction.

Danny Torres

Job Titles:
  • Commercial

Dave Hommel Installation

Job Titles:
  • Supervisor

Dawn Ovokaitys

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Consultant

Dennis Doody - COO

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Chief Operating Officer
Dennis brings more than 20 years of experience leading global growth in sales, engineering, project and product management. He most recently led Vilter Manufacturing's global sales and application engineering team. During his time at Vilter as part of the executive leadership team, Dennis implemented their disciplined quote to delivery process with a focus on customer's buying experience that helped to more than doubling their sales the last twelve years. A customer and team focused leader, Dennis creates a positive, engaging and collaborative work climate that inspires his teams for our customer's success. As a mentor and coach, Dennis believes that team and talent development are critical to the success of understanding customer challenges in order to design, plan and execute on their solutions. Originally from Illinois, Dennis lived in St. Louis, Missouri before moving to Wisconsin in 2005 with his wife and twin sons. He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training & Trust, IBEW Local Union #134 Chicago. He enjoys road and mountain biking, downhill snow skiing, golfing, and traveling with his family. A big Badger fan, Dennis enjoys most sports especially college football, hockey and F1 racing.

Dereck Deja

Job Titles:
  • Residential

Dylan Vincent

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Director of Systems & Continuous Improvement
Dylan Vincent is Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors Director Systems & Continuous Improvement. Starting at UPS in 2007, Dylan progressed through the ranks to attain a managerial role. Concurrently, he pursued higher education, securing an associate's degree in electrical engineering. Subsequently, he pursued a bachelor's in business administration, specializing in technical management, and graduated Magna Cum Laude. During his tenure at UPS, Dylan played a key role in improving operations at facilities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Tennessee. Leaving UPS in 2017, Dylan joined Foxconn, the world's largest technology manufacturing company, during the establishment of their inaugural US headquarters and technology park in Wisconsin. Starting in the early stages of business development, he swiftly advanced in his role, taking on the responsibility of constructing and implementing various departments across three campus facilities. In 2021, Dylan accepted a position as the Director of Systems & Continuous Improvement at Coakley Brothers & Brothers Interiors. His primary focus is on developing, recommending, and implementing solutions for process improvement across the company's two entities and seven total divisions. He also oversees the IT department & handles tasks such as system migrations, budget, database design, value-stream mapping, data collection for identifying root causes, document control, and developing standard operating procedures aligned with business strategies. Outside of work, Dylan enjoys spending time with his large family of brothers and sisters. He is known as the music enthusiast in the family and has a passion for Eastern Asian cuisine. During his free time, he immerses himself in learning about technology related to AI, Internet of Things (IoT), and Microsoft Power Platform. Dylan is also actively involved in academic and charitable organizations. He is a member of the Delta Mu Delta- International Academic Honor Society in Business and serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for his mother's nonprofit organization, Breath of Courage, which focuses on raising awareness and providing healing for trauma survivors.

Elliott Smith

Job Titles:
  • Commercial

Freddy Sanchez-Marban Installation

Job Titles:
  • Supervisor

Gina Engelmann

Job Titles:
  • Staff Accountant

Gina Englemann

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist
I have worked in the accounting field for over 20 years. I am a Marquette University Alumni where I was a member of Alph Phi Women's Fraternity. Mother of 3 unique individuals who help ensure I live life to the fullest every day.

Hannah Champion

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Consultant

Jared Lemcke

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Consultant - Commercial Services

Jennifer DuCharme

Job Titles:
  • Stadium Self Storage - General Manager

Jeremy Krajenka - COO

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Director of Operations
Over 16 years of commercial moving, distribution, project planning and client satisfaction experience. Jeremy oversees project management and the staff of most projects. Including, healthcare equipment and furniture inventory distribution management.

Jeremy Kranz

Job Titles:
  • Director of Strategic Commerce
  • Workplace Consultant
Jeremy Kranz joined the Coakley Brothers team in 2001 as a workplace consultant. Previous experience in account management and customer service, along with a good ear and calm demeanor, immediately proved to be a good match for both the Company and its customers. He has long excelled in both sales and project management roles, and his deep knowledge of the Company, the industry, and his years of experience, led to his promotion to his current role. Jeremy has experience helping move all sizes of businesses and institutions, from Fortune 100 corporate relocations and entire hospitals and schools, to smaller clinics and offices. He is especially good at the estimating process, essential to beginning the planning and strategy stages of a move. Although he believes every relocation is unique, his methodology and approach remain consistent. He always takes the time to listen to his customers' needs. Whether it's minimizing downtime, budget constraints, security, or meeting go-live dates, he learns what is most important to a customer before taking a collaborative and solution-focused approach to developing a plan that is realistic, attainable, and fair. Jeremy graduated from UW-Madison. He Lives in Germantown with his wife and six children. He enjoys soccer (he's been a licensed soccer coach for 20+ years), golf, and fishing when he can spare the time.

Jeremy Torres

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Jessica Santiago

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Manager

Joan Hauenstein

Job Titles:
  • Director of Relocation Services
  • Director of Residential Relocation
Joan Hauenstein leads teams as our Director of Relocation Services as well as Project Coordination. Her role includes the oversight of relocation projects. She also oversees furniture purchases and tracking of delivery through the end of the furniture installation process. She compliments her leadership effort with many years of experience in Administration, Receivables, Claims Management, and Relocation Coordination. She has been a proud member of the Coakley Brothers Company since 1988. Joan's greatest strength is the ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently as she works with team members in order to overcome obstacles and to create a positively memorable customer experience.

Jonathon Baudhuin

Job Titles:
  • Account Delivery Manager

Kaleigh Blise

Job Titles:
  • Project Management Supervisor
Kaleigh comes to Coakley Brothers with many years of experience in the project management field, ranging from engineering to supply chain, and is no stranger to ERP systems integrations as well. She brings a strong commitment to customer focus, leadership skills, and supporting her teams. She is a Michigan native but has lived in the Milwaukee area for over a decade. In her free time, Kaleigh enjoys spending time with her husband and black lab! If she isn't skiing or on the water, you can find her at BrewCity CrossFit, where she has been a member/coach for 10+ years.

Kanisha Glyzewski

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager

Kendall Brown

Job Titles:
  • Procurement Specialist

Kenneth Butler Installation

Job Titles:
  • Supervisor

Kris Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Procurement Specialist
Kris has over 20 years of customer service, project coordination, administration and customer satisfaction experience. Her vast work experience included security clearance at the highest level for government projects.

Krystal Jennison

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

Landon McDonald

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Residential

Lauren Haferkorn

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Interior Designer I
Over 4 years commercial interior design experience. Graduate from UW-Stevens Point, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture. Industry experience includes commercial office spaces and educational environments.

Lauren Mrkvicka

Job Titles:
  • Project Manager
  • Commercial Services Project Manager
Lauren came to Coakley Brothers and Brothers Interiors with project management experience in complex Senior Living FF&E projects and brings knowledge of working closely and effectively with procurement teams. She has a unique project management perspective, as she has also worked extensively in marketing, so she understands not only what a customer needs, but also effective delivery and communication methods.

Lisa Kaufmann - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Director of Sales
Lisa really believes in the personal touch, appearing in person at key milestones in the process, which helps reassure customers during a stressful time. Prior to joining the Company in 2012, she spent many years in the hospitality industry. Her warm personality and sense of openness helps put people at ease. An active volunteer and networker within the Milwaukee community, her positive interaction with customers from start to finish is the hallmark of her success. She is known for being well-organized, responsive, and on time, with an especially strong attention to detail. Lisa has a BA in Mass Communications/Media Studies from UW-Milwaukee. She hails from the Waukesha area, stays active playing golf, basketball, softball, and bowling.

Madeline Smith

Job Titles:
  • Design Manager
Madeline Smith, leads the Design Team at Brothers Interiors. A former graduate of Mount Mary University, Madeline has been with the Brothers Interiors since 2017. Her positive attitude, forward thinking, and diligent detail, allows her to offer well-rounded design perspective that gives a unique outlook on every project she interacts with. Madeline and her team take great pride in the "non-aligned by design" approach and use this to create tailored solutions by designing, planning, and executing to our customer's needs. Keeping clients front of mind they listen, solve challenges, and create value to ultimately provide clients with the best possible outcome on each and every project. Madeline and her husband live in West Allis with their 2 doodles, Howie and Sully.

Mark Boucher

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Operations Manager
Mark has over 24 years of service experience in the commercial interiors industry to include field installation, dispatch, project coordination, warehouse management, and project management. As the Brothers Interiors Furniture Installation Operations Manager he works closely with Field Project Management, Design, Receiving, and Warranty Service to satisfy the ongoing needs of needs of Brothers Interiors Workplace Consultants and their clients. Mark's professional attitude and wealth of experience are essential for successful projects.

Mark Soya Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Construction Project Supervisor
Mark E Soya Jr joined Brothers Interiors in 2022, with a 26-year history in both residential and commercial construction. He comes from an extensive line of family business professionals, with experience as the Director of Construction and Head of Systems Operations for Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He has been around construction for most of his life which makes his role as Construction Project Supervisor for Brothers, a natural fit. Mark will be working directly with our Construction Project Manager, Dan Stroven. This position was developed to provide superior attention and interaction with clients throughout the construction process, while ensuring maximum efficiency to assist with the continued growth of the Brothers construction department. His experience on the residential side of the industry has helped him to develop and to build strong interpersonal relationships while providing solutions to unforeseen problems that arise on projects. His commercial experience has given him the knowledge in various trades and how to manage different labor on a project. His ability to adapt, alleviating communication speed bumps and relaying information appropriately, are traits that help to ensure a high morale and a positive work environment. Safety is always his number one priority without sacrificing efficiency, accomplished by consistent presence on job sites as well as utilizing his unique ability to trouble shoot and problem solve. Mark is a devoted husband and proud father of three. With two young boys, a 17-year-old daughter and two dogs, his free time is limited to fixing toys, cars, bikes and more. Mark looks forward to collaborating with the Brothers team and their clients to ensure a successful and positive outcome.

Mary Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Consultant
Mary Edwards spent 20 years in sales, marketing, and business development prior to joining Coakley Brothers in 2000 as a Commercial Relocation Consultant. Her expertise and experience give her the tools to manage any project, large or small. She recognizes that moving can be highly stressful, and has the know-how to relieve that anxiety. Mary provides customers with an easy process that helps simplify something that can be daunting, even scary: a combination of customer communications, responsiveness, and transparency. The goal: clients who tell her it was easy, and great to work with her and her team, and appreciate keeping their economic viewpoint in mind. As mentor and coach, Mary helps her team develop their skills, too, and has molded them into a highly knowledgeable and responsive customer resource. Her inquisitive mind drives her to understand the customer's needs and determine all the details before she delivers an on-target proposal that clearly outlines the moving process. Mary serves on the Board of the Office Moving Alliance (OMA) and heads up the Executive Sales Leadership Committee. The OMA provides Mary with capable, competitive and cooperative solutions for her clients and their workspace needs. A native of Wisconsin, Mary graduated from Southern Illinois University. She SCUBA dives, golfs, entertains frequently, and travels whenever she can. Her favorite part of traveling is no surprise: meeting new people.

Maurice Pugh

Job Titles:
  • Residential

Megan Theisen

Job Titles:
  • Interior Designer I
Megan is an Interior Designer I who joined the Brothers Interiors team in 2023. She focuses on creating both authentic and practical design solutions for the client and giving them a space that will enhance their everyday lives. She has experience in numerous commercial sectors, including education, corporate, and hospitality. Megan graduated from UW Stevens Point with a B.F.A. in Interior Architecture and a minor in Business. She enjoys creating strong working relationships with those who are also passionate about impactful interiors. Outside of designing, Megan enjoys running, binge watching the newest Netflix show, and trying all the food MKE has to offer.

Mia Schreib

Job Titles:
  • Stadium Self Storage - Assistant Manager

Mike Gilanyi

Job Titles:
  • Construction PM / Estimator

Mike Hernandez

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Warehouse Supervisor
Mike Hernandez joined Coakley Brothers in 2016 with over 10 years of customer service experience. He started in the field as a Helper/Driver. He later transitioned into the Warehouse where he began working as an Assistant. After much hard work and dedication, he was promoted to Warehouse Supervisor and helps oversee 3 separate warehouse facilities. Mike is a local Milwaukeean, as a kid he grew up down the block from the Coakley building, and he currently enjoys working in the same neighborhood where he grew up. Mike graduated from Bay View High School. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his 5 kids and 5 grandchildren.

Nate Kingsby

Job Titles:
  • Commercial

Parker Rezner

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Consultant Commercial Sales
I was born and raised in the Milwaukee area, growing up in Oak Creek and attending Oak Creek High School. I graduated in 2017 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where I majored in Broadcast-Journalism and minored in Marketing. My time was filled with being a part of UWWTV to call UWW sporting events, as well as being a member of the American Marketing Association where I had my first real sales and marketing experience. Since my graduation I worked as a Sales Development Representative for Circa until this Spring, when I joined the Coakley team as a Workplace Consultant-Commercial Services. In my free time I love to watch sports with my friends, specifically the Milwaukee Bucks. I also enjoy fishing, skiing, watching movies, and playing volleyball or softball.

Pedro Concepcion

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Warehouse

Peggy Coakley - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President
A visionary leader, Coakley has diversified Coakley Brothers to meet customers' evolving needs, including Facilities Management, Warehousing, Logistics, and Office Furniture Installations. This foresight keeps Coakley Brothers at the forefront of the industry while creating a more seamless experience for customers. In 2012, she launched an office furniture and space planning division, Brothers Business Interiors (www.BrothersInteriors.com) providing interior design, construction management, furniture specs and move management. The firm represents over 200 commercial furniture manufacturers, providing multiple options at multiple price points, and is the exclusive dealer for West Elm Workspace (www.WestElmWorkspace.com). In 2013, she opened a self-storage facility, Stadium Self Storage (www.StadiumSelfStorage.com) that provides climate-controlled facilities both large and small for residential and commercial clients. Coakley also co-founded the Office Moving Alliance (www.OfficeMovingAlliance.com), a 42-member international network of commercial moving, storage, and office furniture specialists. All OMA members are prequalified and must adhere to authorized procedures employed systemically throughout the network. She acknowledges the key to her success is her ability to identify, develop, and motivate employees who in turn respond to customer needs and instill trust in those they serve. She believes that her employees' growth leads to better customer outcomes. It is this forward-thinking philosophy that assures Coakley Brothers' success through the next generation, and beyond. Coakley graduated from UW-Madison.

Rebecca Gibbs

Job Titles:
  • Account Delivery Manager

Reggie Walters

Job Titles:
  • Commercial

Scott Lemke

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Member of "Team 360" the Health and Wellness Committee at Coakley Brothers
  • Residential Operations Manager
Scott joined Coakley Brothers in 2010. As a member of the Operation Teams Scott is responsible for scheduling and dispatching moving crews for both local moving as well as being an Agent for Allied Van Lines dispatching long distance crews. With over 20 years in the industry Scott knows that moving is one of the most stressful times in anyone's life and does everything he can to set the crews up for success so that each and every customer can have the assurance that they are going to be well taken care of. Scott is also a member of "Team 360" the health and wellness committee at Coakley Brothers. Along with organizing employee events and maintaining the company gym he has also championed the annual breakfast bake sale and chili cook-off with proceeds of those events being given to several charities close to the Coakley Brothers Family. Scott lives in Ashippun with his wife Shannon and has two adult children, Addam and Mackenzi. As a former marathon runner Scott still has fitness as a daily part of his life but prefers a much slower pace than racing preferring long hikes exploring the many trails in Wisconsin and throughout the United States.

Steve Burlingame

Job Titles:
  • Admin
  • Warehouse Manager
Steve Burlingame joined Coakley Brothers back in 2013 as a Warehouse Associate. Through his previous experience, strong organizational and project management skills he quickly moved up to Warehouse Manager. He currently oversees 3 separate warehouse facilities with over 200,000 S.F. of storage space. Specializing in FF&E and medical distributions no project is too big or too small for Steve and his team. Steve has a BA degree in Business from UW-Whitewater. He and his wife live in Greenfield with their son and dog. When not at work he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Tami Gilanyi

Job Titles:
  • Workplace Consultant

Zoe Braun

Job Titles:
  • Interior Designer II