Meet Our Design Team
Furniture shopping should feel comfortable — and so should the people helping you do it. Our team at La-Z-Boy Columbus is made up of experienced listeners, space-planning pros, and comfort enthusiasts who genuinely enjoy helping you find what works for your home. No pressure, no rushing, no “salesy” vibes — just real people, real advice, and a lot of sitting down along the way.
Tamika
Design Consultant
Tamika is patient, thoughtful, and incredibly good at picking up on the details that matter most to you. Customers often comment on how well she listens and how confident they feel after working with her. Whether it’s fabric durability, comfort preferences, or coordinating pieces, she has a knack for putting it all together. Bonus: she makes the process genuinely enjoyable.
Bret
Design Consultant
Bret has mastered the art of giving you space without disappearing. Customers appreciate his calm, no-pressure approach and his ability to jump in with the perfect suggestion right when you need it. He knows La-Z-Boy inside and out and is especially good at helping people narrow down options without overwhelm. Shopping with Bret feels easy — like it should.
Casey
Interior Designer
Casey is our space-planning wizard and design problem-solver. Awkward room layout? Too many doors? Furniture that never quite fits? Casey lives for this stuff. She helps customers visualize their space, choose the right scale, and create rooms that actually work — not just look good online. If your room suddenly makes sense and feels finished, Casey probably had something to do with it.
Jason
Design Consultant
Jason is the guy customers trust when they want real answers, not sales talk. He’s known for taking his time, listening carefully, and helping people land on furniture that actually fits their lifestyle — not just their living room. Shoppers regularly mention how relaxed the experience felt, which Jason considers the highest compliment. If you leave confident in your decision, he’s done his job.
Kenneth
Design Consultant
Kenneth brings great energy, real talk, and a genuine love for helping people get comfortable. Customers appreciate his honesty and easygoing style — no upselling, no pressure, just good guidance. He’s especially good at helping people compare options and understand what features they’ll actually use. Expect smiles, laughs, and a chair you don’t want to get out of.
Marlon
Store Manager
Marlon keeps the whole operation running smoothly while making sure the store feels welcoming, relaxed, and friendly. Customers often comment on the positive atmosphere — and that starts at the top. He believes furniture shopping should be enjoyable, not stressful, and leads the team with that mindset every day. If your experience feels easy and comfortable, Marlon would say that’s exactly the point.
Aulashua (Smoot)
Design Consultant
Known around the showroom as “Smoot,” Aulashua has a gift for making people feel comfortable before they even sit down. Customers often mention how fun and easy their experience was — which is no accident. He’s especially skilled at matching people with recliners they didn’t know they needed, but will soon refuse to give up. Expect laughs, honest advice, and at least one “okay wow, this is comfortable” moment.