Our Experts

David Iles Jr. - Store Owner/President

Never meets a stranger, hardworking, and devoted to the flooring business. David has been in business since 1984, and is a sales professional highly trained in the flooring industry. He loves working with customers and helping them make great selections. David opened The Floor Store & More, Inc. back in 1984. It merged with Carpet One a few years back, adding to the many other stores already in the Carpet One co-op. We’re now celebrating over 40 years in the business.

When David started out, he was the sales person, bookkeeper, installation manager, and installer. These days, he has a full crew, that help him with his business. However, he still has some of the same customers that got him started years ago. He is a good honest hard working father who believes you should always give 100%, which is why he has so many repeat customers.

Connie Hickman - Sales/Office

Expertise is what we offer you on so many levels. Our sales professionals are trained to ask the right questions, guide you through our easy-to-understand selection systems, and work with you to create exciting solutions. Connie came to us from a natural stone company in January of 2004. She now works the sales floor along with the office. Connie offers extensive knowledge when it comes to our products and services.

Lana Chandler - Bookkeeping Dept.

Lana joined the Floor Store team in 2006 and has always enjoyed the challenge of working with numbers. Her position gives her the opportunity to do this daily, and with 36 years of bookkeeping experience under her belt, she is a huge asset to the company. Lana graduated from Dunham Springs High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University majoring in accounting. In her spare time, Lana loves to be with her family, especially her two grandkids. She also enjoys crafting projects and woodworking as a pastime.

Barrett Solis - Sales/ Estimator

Barret has been a part of the team since 2016 and works closely with customers throughout the entire floor purchasing process. This includes assisting with selection, proper installation, and total satisfaction once the project is complete. He enjoys the interaction with customers and providing them with a service that fulfills their needs. Barret attended Southeastern Louisiana University before entering the workforce. He has approximately 22 years of experience in the flooring industry and he’s worked on commercial, residential, multi-family projects, and property management. Barret is confident with the knowledge he has acquired over the years that he can assist with any flooring need that the customer has. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife and daughter, and traveling on his many adventures. He is also an avid LSU Tiger and Saints fan and loves supporting them and going to their games.