Ellen Wallace - Co-Founder
Brooke Restemayer
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I am the co-owner and CEO and I also handle all national sales and marketing. I travel to all our showrooms to train our sales associates and make sure our displays optimally convey the Farmhouse story. I also oversee the creation of all our marketing materials and work closely with Brent to bring new and fresh product to the market.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
When I am not working with my Farmhouse family I am with Brent and our girls Mariel and Elise. We love to ride bikes, spend time in the hammock and on the trampoline. Mostly we try to take it slow and enjoy each day. Oh, and of course baseball – Go Cards!
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
Without question it is the people and the relationships. We are so lucky to have a phenomenal staff and fantastic partners across the country. Over the past 18 years we have developed life long friendships that transcend business.
I also have to mention how proud I am to own a company that creates beautiful one of a kind pieces that will remain in families for generations. And we do it in America with American craftspeople. That makes me feel good.
Brent Restemayer
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I am the Design Director; responsible for coming out with fresh new designs as well as adding pieces to our most popular series. I also handle the design of all of our custom pieces providing fully dimensioned cad drawings to clients for approval and to the shop for construction.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
When I am not working I like to spend time with Brooke and our girls, Mariel and Elise. I enjoy taking the girls to school and spending time as a family riding bikes, hiking and fishing. I also love road biking, mountain biking and running.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
I like the duality of working with our crew in the wood shop in Idaho and also going out to our showrooms around the country to work with other designers and our fantastic sales reps.
Jon Conder
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I am the Manager / CFO. I oversee all of the day-to-day operations of both
the shop and the office which means alternating hats as Dad, counselor, cheerleader and problem solver.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
I am a father of 5 (mostly angelic) children and husband to a beautiful wife. I enjoy photography and being a Scoutmaster.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
I love the people that I get to associate with and the pride of seeing raw lumber turn into beautiful pieces of furniture.
Kirsten Stockham
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I handle all of our information and technology systems including data management and our website. I also handle all direct sales in areas of the country not covered by our showroom representatives.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
Never ending remodeling on our home, spending time with my kids and traveling.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
I enjoy helping designers clarify their visions and show them that by changing color or level of distress it can really transform a piece from rustic country to urban sheik.
Helen Ryall
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I work directly with Brooke and the showrooms on all of our sales and marketing projects. I get to help design our marketing materials and the fun incentive/recognition programs Farmhouse is so well known for. I’m also a member of the Quality Control Team.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
Enjoy my family and travel.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
Believing in the product! I think our furniture is both beautiful and practical!
Missie Trout
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I am the Customer Service Rep for the western region of the US. This entails processing orders, providing assistance to the showrooms and ensuring that every effort is made to meet the expectations of the end client, designer and showroom staff. (among many other things!)
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
When I am not at Farmhouse I like to spend time with my family whether it’s going to my daughter’s volleyball games, camping and waterskiing at the lake or just hanging out in my backyard.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
The BEST thing about working at Farmhouse is the truly outstanding and fun people I work with.
Judy Franklin
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I am the East Coast Customer service Rep. I work closely with designer showrooms and our factory. My responsibilities include preparing all documentation to begin production, shipping, and assuring client satisfaction upon delivery.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
I love to travel, (especially new places with warm climates); meeting new friends; long conversations with old friends. Classic movies (anything with Bogart is the best); a book I can’t put down.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
Having the responsibility and authority to make decisions, being comfortable enough to ask for help when needed, and feeling that my input is valued.
Jay Phelps
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I am responsible for building the original prototypes, training our craftspeople and maintaining the wood shop. I am also on the quality control team.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
I spend a lot of time with my kids who range in age from 22 to 1. I am enjoying remodeling my home – one room at a time.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
Helping my co-workers learn more about their craft and building in the Farmhouse style which means doing it the right way and not cutting corners.
Gary Higginbotham
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I oversee the wood side of our shop. I am responsible for training our craftsmen and ensuring the quality of all the pieces when they arrive to the finish/art department. I also help out with original prototypes and am on the Quality Control Team.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
I am spending as much quality time with my family as possible because all three boys are off to college next year.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
I love that each piece is truly unique and we don’t have to make the same pieces day in and day out.
Deborah Ellsworth
What do you do at Farmhouse?
I am the finish supervisor and Lead Artist. I prepare motif strike-offs and line drawings and paint and guild many of the motifs.
What do you do outside of Farmhouse?
I enjoy working in my yard, creating wood and metal sculptures and raising Koi.
What is your favorite thing about working at Farmhouse?
I really enjoy matching colors and finishes and customizing motifs from fabrics, floor and wall coverings submitted by designers.