Meet the Members of the Floor Decor Design Center Team

Cody

Floor Decor Greeter

Cody is the official Floor Decor Greeter. He loves meeting with all the customers. He especially likes when returning customers ask for him so he can come and say hello.

As you can see from his photo Cody loves his day off, he enjoys running on the beach but most of all he loves finding the nearest mud puddle. He is also featured in the advertisements for a local Milford business "Give The Dog a Bath".

Snoopy

Floor Decor Greeter in Training

Snoopy is the official Floor Decor Greeter In Training. He just turned 1 in February so his boisterous mannerisms sometimes show through when he should be acting professional. He tries to learn from Cody but still has a way to go. That being said, he loves meeting clients and hanging in the office napping and eating treats.

As you can see, he is learning all about Proximity Flooring and is happy to show everyone how durable that brand is! He also enjoys long walks on the beach and boat rides.

Michael Phoenix

Owner

Michael grew up on Long Island and began his flooring career in 1973 as an installer for a large New York-based retail chain.

He moved to Connecticut in 1978 and began his career as a sales rep with several flooring manufacturers responsible for developing sales to flooring stores in Connecticut and New York. He became sales manager for a multi-million dollar carpet manufacturer responsible for a sales team for the Northeast.

In 1998 he left the wholesale side of the business to open his own flooring showroom. Today along with his partner and daughter Janine they run the day to day operations at Floor Decor.

Janine Geneste

Owner

Janine has been a lifelong resident of Connecticut and is the third generation in the flooring industry. She credits a lot of her flooring knowledge to two whom she considers the best of the best:

• Her grandfather Homer Phoenix
• Her father Michael Phoenix

She first started in her father's business 18 years ago as the office assistant and moved up to sales manager to her current role as co-owner. Her hard work and charisma truly show the passion for design she's always had.

As of 1/1/21, Janine is the majority owner, making Floor Décor Design Center a Woman-Owned Company.

>> See Janine Geneste on Floor Décor Becoming Woman-Owned

Janine's greatest reward is helping clients create the space of their dreams no matter the size of their budget.

Sandy Slotkin

Design Consultant

Sandy was born in Philadelphia and moved to NYC to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology. After graduating she worked at Tiny Tots as a sales associate.

She grew tired of the job and moved to Los Angeles where she attended California State University, graduating cum laude with a bachelor's degree in business with strength in accounting.

After graduation, Sandy secured a job at Radnet, a large medical imaging company, and billing service. She worked her way up to Controller in a couple of years, remaining with the company for 10 years.

Her next job was with clothing giant Fortune Casuals. They did 100 million in sales annually. She was the Controller for another 10 years.

She enjoys working at Floor Decor with such great owners as Janine and Mike. An avid Bridge player, Sandy also enjoys playing tennis and pickleball.

John and Jennifer Manzione

J&J Complete Home

John Manzione, Contractor

John is a licensed general contractor who specializes in kitchen and bath remodeling as well as basement refinishing. John began his career working as an apprentice for his cousin, a well known Connecticut builder who taught him the trade. John went to school for architecture and brings that knowledge to his craft.

Together with the team at Floor Décor, John and his wife Jennifer work with clients to offer one-stop shopping for cabinetry, remodeling, and new construction.

Jennifer Manzione, Kitchen and Bath Design Consultant

Jennifer joined the Floor Décor team in 2015 after leaving her job as a fraud investigator for a health insurance company.

She enjoys working with clients and helping them envision a new space before construction begins. She is committed to creating a quality space and pays particular attention to comfort, budget, and scheduling.

Kirsten Sanchez

Design Consultant

With a bachelor’s degree in journalism and more than a decade of professional experience in the field, Kirsten built her career around storytelling, attention to detail, and meaningful connection. Her path took an unexpected and rewarding turn when she joined her family’s business at Floor Decor Design Center.

What began as a personal project—completely renovating her own condo with the help of Floor Decor—quickly became a turning point. Immersing herself in the design process sparked a genuine passion for home interiors and transformed the way she viewed spaces and their potential. That experience inspired her to pursue a career in the design industry, where she now combines her communication skills with a deep appreciation for materials, aesthetics, and functional design.

Today, Kirsten is passionate about helping clients bring their vision to life by creating spaces that feel both beautiful and personal. Her background in journalism allows her to truly listen, understand her clients’ needs, and translate their ideas into thoughtful, well-designed environments.