Employees

[Left to right]

Emily, Don, Jackie, Judy, Jan & Garret (not pictured)

Owner

After graduating from Dordt College with a Business degree, I began working for my father, Andy, at Lansing Paint & Supply. After nearly 50 years, he retired and I continued in the family business. In June of 2007, we changed our name to Towne Interiors to better portray our products and services. My wife, Jackie, officially joined our team in 2020 after many years of raising our five children. We are blessed to be able to continue to operate the family business and have been continually affirmed by the customers that are so loyal to us over the years.

Sales Manager & Marketing

Garret studied finance at Dordt college finishing off his degree in 3 years. He has grown up with being a part of Towne Interiors store throughout the years as the youngest of the Vander Zee family. Taking time of his own post college working in the automotive industury, and since welcoming his first child, he has now taken on a new role under Don to learn and one day take over the family business.

Sales

Jan has been a part of the Towne Interiors family for over 16 years. Jan worked for a drapery shop and another paint store before coming to Towne Interiors. First working full time for many year, and now part-time helping our customers with paint, window treatments and other decorating advice. If you bring up pets especially dogs, Jan will talk your ear off about her love for rescue dogs.

Sales & Marketing

Emily has been a part of the Towne family for going on 10 years. Her story started with studying Fine Art and Marketing in College. After, she worked in Chicago in marketing for a time, but desired a more artistic role. She received the opportunity to commission a set of murals for her local church. Paint was supplied by Towne Interiors and a mention from Don needing another employee around, she joined the Towne Interiors family in 2017. Four years later, in 2021, her time shifted from a full-time employee to part-time as she and her husband welcomed their first child. She has a great passion for all things art, color and interior design. She loves helping our clients create a vision for their homes whenever she's here.

Sales - Specializing in Window Treatments & Drapes

Judy grew up in the paint and design industry from her father and brothers. Now, she has over 35 years filled with extensive knowledge in paint and window treatments. Having a love for design and color, and a great eye for matching stains, Judy has been fortunate to help many clients and their extended families create their dream spaces for years to come.