Family Owned and Operated - Serving the Greater Kansas City Area for 50 Years
TEAMING WITH YOU
TO BUILD A STRONGER AMERICA
Holmes Drywall Supply, Inc. • 1701 W. 25th • Kansas City, MO 64108 • Toll Free (800) 471-5525 • Office (816) 471-7595 • Fax (816) 471-7631
1701 West 25th Street
Kansas City, MODowntown Store
NE Delta School Road
Lee's Summit, MOLee's Summit Store
Jeanne McGrath - President
jmcgrath@holmesdrywall.com
Jeanne started with the company in 1982. She worked alongside her father and mentor, Henry Holmes as Office Manager until Henry's retirement in 1989; at which time, she was promoted to President-General Manager. She retains this position today. Her philosophy is never judge people too harshly, surround yourself with smart people - they make you look good, and the greatest tragedies come from misunderstanding, so communicate!
Joe Holmes - Vice President / Lee's Summit Branch Manager
jholmes@holmesdrywall.com
Joe's career at Holmes began in 1974 as a drywall stocker, working for his beloved father and our founder, Henry Holmes. He moved to dispatching in 1990 and earned the name "Super Joe" from his peers and his customers. His ability to complete a delivery and satisfy the customer became one and the same, day after day. He is now the Branch Manager at our newest store in Lee's Summit and continues to create a dedicated following of customers.
Josh Anderson - Outside Sales, and Commercial
janderson@holmesdrywall.com
Josh came to Holmes with 13 years sales experience in the drywall industry. He is well respected for his general knowledge of products and his ability to connect with just about everyone. He has a high energy level and spends his time taking care of customers' needs whatever they may be. Call him for pricing, submittals, quotes, or any questions that you may have.
Michele Medved - Estimator / Inside Sales / Acoustical
mmedved@holmesdrywall.com
Michele has been in the industry for 23 years. Contact her for your commercial job quotes. She spearheads our acoustical ceiling line. Her extensive knowledge about our products will help you find what you need for your projects.
John Smart - Dispatcher
jsmart@holmesdrywall.com
John came to Holmes with over 14 years experience in the industry, working in the field for 10 of those years building strong customer relationships. As a stocker for many of those years, he knows what it takes to get the delivery done timely and safely. He now dispatches all deliveries for both locations.
Vanessa Morrison - Controller
vanmorrison@holmesdrywall.com
With 10 years of accounting experience, Vanessa is our Controller and Henry's granddaughter. She manages our office staff and knows just about every one of our customers. She handles all matters of credit and accounts receivable, billing, quotes, product questions and orders. She is the heartbeat of our organization.
Julie Holmes - Human Resources
julieh@holmesdrywall.com
Julie has been a bookkeeper in the industry for over 30 years. She is also one of Henry's daughters. Currently, she handles Human Resources and Payroll.
Erica Garcia - Accounts Payable / Counter Sales
egarcia@holmesdrywall.com
Erica came to Holmes Drywall Supply in 2006 with 10 years experience in bookkeeping. She handles our Accounts Payables and Counter Sales. She also takes care of our Stucco and Variance department. With her keen eye for colors, Erica can help you with your wall finishing needs.
Joe Holmes - Branch Manager
jholmes@holmesdrywall.com
We opened our branch in Lee's Summit in 2009. With Joe Holmes at the counter and overseeing this facility, his reputation is known throughout the area for taking special care of his customers. Stop by and see him, you'll be glad you did.
Juan Elizarraraz - Warehouse Manager
juane@holmesdrywall.com
Juan has been in the drywall industry for 20 years. His organizational skills keep our warehouse and inventory in perfect order. As warehouse manager, his number one concern is to get your order pulled in a timely and accurate fashion.
Topeka Store
Dennis Massey - Branch Manager
dmassey@holmesdrywall.com
Dennis started in the industry as a stocker and boom operator in 1983. He learned all aspects
of the business, sales, purchasing, inventory and management in the following years. He comes
to Holmes with many years experience and a passionate, caring personality. He is our Branch
Manager at Topeka, our newest location. Dennis believes that this business is all about the
service you provide to your customer. Dennis fits in perfectly with the Holmes family culture.
Chis Roberts - Dispatcher
croberts@holmesdrywall.com
Chris, known to most by “Elvis” brings a wealth of experience to Holmes. His 20+ years in the
industry has made him an expert at building loads, and knowing what it takes to get the job
delivered, safely, timely and neatly. He is head of Dispatch and Warehouse at our Topeka yard.
With his multiple skills he is a great asset to our family organization.
Kansas City, MO
Lee's Summit, MO
Topeka, KS
(816) 471-7595
(816) 994-8887
(785) 408-5700
Randy Guerin - Residential, and Multi-family Sales Associate
rguerin@holmesdrywall.com
Randy Guerin joined Holmes in 2013, as our Residential Sales Associate. Randy has spent the past 20 years in the drywall distribution business and is a real "hands on" kind of guy. He has extensive knowledge of exterior stucco products, and can talk the talk of every residential contractor. Call him for any drywall needs you have, he'll be happy to help you. We are fortunate to have him on our staff.
Amy Walter - Accounts Payable / Phone Receptionist
Awalter@holmesdrywall.com
Amy is the life of our corporate office, always keeping an easy and fun attitude going. She interacts
with employees and customers alike. She keeps her ear on the phone and directs calls to the appropriate person.
Luis Martinez
lmartinez@holmesdrywall.com
Luis is our downtown store manager. Luis is fluent in both Spanish and English. Luis is helpful to our Hispanic community, as well as being extremely knowledgeable on all of our store products. He purchases all of our store merchandise, and also handles customer invoicing.
Terri Parker - Accounts Receivable / Credit Mgr.
tparker@holmesdrywall.com
Terri came to Holmes from the contractor side, we knew she had what it takes to collect our receivables, but in a way that is respectable and kind to our customers. She also aids Vanessa in general office duties. She is smart and gels right in with the rest of the staff
Aaron Biggs
abiggs@holmesdrywall.com
Aaron came to Holmes from the steel industry, specifically working with Dietrich for many years. His expertise customer service is superb. He works alongside Joe Holmes in our Lee's Summit yard, taking care of the front counter, loading customers and ordering material. He always has a smiling face to welcome you.
Nick Guerin- Inventory Control / Warehouse Manager
Nguerin@holmesdrywall.com
A second generation to step in alongside our family of employees. Warehouse manager,
inventory turns, inside sales, and purchasing oversight are some of the many hats that Nick wears throughout the day. He is computer savvy, a tech wiz, and energetic to boot!
Watch for him to grow right along with us.
Adrian Mares- Inside Sales
Amares@holmesdrywall.com
Adrian, our friendly, professional, bilingual salesperson awaits you at our downtown sales counter. Adrian will assist you with your purchases from our retail center, and always with a smile. His inquisitive nature keeps him discovering the latest in products and tools as they emerge into the market.”
Angel O'Dell- Purchasing Manager
Aodell@holmesdrywall.com
We are blessed to have Angel as our current purchasing manager. Angel brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Holmes family.