Carol Ruef studied Interior Design at Brooks College in Long Beach California. After she graduated she accepted a position at Boris Kroll Fabrics at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. She moved to Florida and began working at Koontz Co in 1993, she took a short hiatus to raise her two sons and came back to Koontz Co in 2005. Carol is head of the department handling custom work, fabrics, custom draperies, bedspreads, pillows, reupholstering, wall coverings, and faux finishing. "You name it, we can get it done."
Carol also has her personal clients and works on both residential and commercial jobs. Carol's work has been seen in Bathroom Trends Magazine and in local publications. Carol says, "I can't imagine being anywhere but Koontz!. Carol can be reached at carolruef@koontzfurnitureanddesign.com .
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Michael, a native of Ocala and the owner of Koontz Company has grown up in the furniture business. As a designer he has been featured in Ocala Magazine, Southern Living, Florida Design, and Ocala Style. He works with clients all over the United States and specializes in helping others find their own "style". He believes in supporting the community, Koontz company proudly sponsors the Koontz Girls Golf Classic and Michael is the founder of H.U.G.S Charities Inc. You may view the H.U.G.S website at 
Jill Ann Brown graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Interior Design. She has worked in residential and commercial interiors for over twenty years. She has been an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers for fourteen years. Jill left her own design business in Ohio before joining the Koontz Co. staff in 1996.
David Gadlage has been pleasing customers of Koontz Co. since 1980. The best compliments come from his customers who, "just love David," and swear they couldn't have done it without him. The homes of his clients have been featured in national and regional publications including Southern Living,Bathroom Trends and Log Cabin. His own home was featured on the cover of Southern Living Kitchen and Bath design book.
