About Marchand's Interior & Hardware
Get to know your Gonzales area flooring experts
In 1949, Whitney Marchand built Marchand’s Floor Shop in Gonzales, Louisiana. It has evolved and grown over the years to now encompass four departments. Flooring, Hardware, and Kitchen & Bath operate as Marchand’s Interior and Hardware in the original location. Framing is now housed in a new location across the street at the Framing & Décor Gallery. Whitney’s vision of providing great customer service while maintaining a family atmosphere remains at the heart of the business. In keeping the tradition, Whitney's son, Brian, along with his children Brentley, Tessa, and Whitnee have stepped in and continue to manage the business under Brian.
Meet the team
Brentley Marchand
General Manager
brentley@marchands.net
(225) 647-0874
(225) 647-0874
After graduating from East Ascension in 2003 and Southeastern in 2007, Brentley decided the family business is where he would remain. For himself and his wife Paige, it's all about watching their two boys grow up. "Our evenings and weekends are spent hopping from ballparks to theatres, and I wouldn't trade it for anything". Brentley is a member of Business Associates of Ascension, and is very proud to be born, raised, and living right here in Ascension Parish.
Tessa Mire
Office Manager
Tessa grew up in the family business and joined the staff full time in 2006 after earning degrees in Business Management and Accounting. She is our “behind the scenes” office manager and a self-proclaimed problem solver. Away from work she enjoys spending time with her husband, Neal, and 3 daughters, Brynne, Molly, and Kenzie. A good cup of coffee, dark chocolate and standup comedy bits are just a few of her favorite things.
Whitnee Gremillion
Interior Design & Sales
Whitnee was born and raised in Gonzales and attended LSU for Interior Design. After graduating, she decided Marchand's felt like home and has been on staff full time for 4 years. She specializes in making your new construction and remodel dreams come alive. She is also a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Whitnee and her husband, Alex, have just welcomed their first baby, Wesley, and are settling their roots in St. Amant.
Christy Diez
Custom Picture Framing Specialist
Christy has been doing custom framing for Marchand's for 15+ years and is a member of the Professional Picture Framer's Association. She has a degree in Marketing from Southeastern that she utilizes as a member of our Marketing Team. She loves spending time with her daughter, Saige, her family & has many hobbies including softball, fishing, and hunting.
Kaylee Martinez
Art Gallery & Decor Sales
Kaylee has been in visual merchandising for 9 years & has a degree in Business Management. She manages the home décor gallery & has been doing custom picture framing at Marchand's for one year. She enjoys spending time with family and friends on the weekends. As someone who loves Disney & loves to travel, she hopes to one day visit all six Disney parks around the world.
Chandler Couvillion
Frame Specialist
Chandler has been in retail sales for 4 years, and has been doing custom picture framing at Marchand's for one year. He studied Political Science and History at LSU & graduated in December 2018. He is a fan of cats, both the musical & the animal.
Beth Smith
Window Treatment/Interior Specialist
Beth has been at Marchand's for 3 years and has 22 years of experience in home interiors. She has certifications in Interior Shutters and is a member of the local chapter of Business Network International. Although she is a St. Amant native, she loves spending time in Hawaii- she's been 8 times!
Mark Burton
Installation Manager
Mark has been in the flooring industry for over 40 years. When he decided to close Burton’s Flooring in St. Amant, he teamed with Marchand’s. Being at Marchand's for 11 years, Mark is now overseeing projects in homes that he installed several years ago while selling and installing for himself. When Mark uses his vacation, you can bet he is heading to a car show. He only drives Dodges, and the Mopar man will show you a picture of his muscle car if you ask pretty please.
Jennifer Herring
Granite/Countertop Specialist
Jennifer began selling floors right out of high school, and decided to make it her career once she graduated from Southeastern with her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. With 16 years of experience in flooring, six of those being at Marchand's, she has expanded her knowledge into Kitchen & Bath while specializing in Granite & Quartz. When she is away from work, Jennifer enjoys spending times with her two boys, Gage and Carson.
John Dean
Senior Estimator
John has been on the Marchand's team for 7 years. He has a Master's degree and has taught Residential Construction, Residential Estimating, Materials, and Methods in the LSU Department of Construction Management, and is currently the Construction and Materials Training Program Manager for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. This gives him the insight and ability to assist with the largest of projects, and his 30+ years in the flooring business makes him the perfect fit to look over your new set of plans.
Andy May
Kitchen & Bath Sales
Andy has been with Marchand's for 10 years & has been in the home improvement industry for 31 years. His specialties are plumbing fixtures, faucets, and bathroom remodeling. His experience also lies in painting, electrical, door locks, lighting, and general hardware. Andy is originally from Atlanta, Ga but has made his home here in south Louisiana where his wife, Lisa, teaches elementary school. Andy and Lisa have four children. Their weekends are usually spent travelling to tournaments and games being that their kids all play either soccer or lacrosse.
Waldon Julien
Hardware Sales
Waldon has a total of 14 years under his belt with Marchand's. He has been doing woodwork for 40 years- everything from cabinets to picture frames. Waldon and his wife, Stephanie, have three boys: Wade, Waldon & Donovan.
Bill Howze
Hardware Sales
Bill has been with Marchand's for 30 years. He is our in-house paint color match expert & namesake of Bill's Deal of the Day. Tune in to Roland's Rockin Cajun Show on 100.7 every Saturday to hear the voice of Marchand’s. In his spare time he also enjoys spending time barbecuing for friends and family.
Hunter Bertrand
Hardware Sales
Hunter began working with Marchand’s as a student worker while attending St. Amant High School. He has now been part of the Marchand's team for five years. He has an Associate's Degree in General Business and is currently working on a degree in Business Management. Hunter was awarded the Entrepreneur award for his senior project, and continues to bring fresh ideas to our offering. He enjoys being outdoors, watching/playing sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Jeanie Blalock
Administrative Assistant
Jeanie has been at Marchand's for one year. She graduated from St. Amant High School & attended Southeastern for Interior Design. She shifted gears into accounting & has been working in accounting/administration for over 18 years. Her and her husband, Jamie, have four kids and love spending time together, whether it’s having a crawfish boil or watching a game- she’s proclaimed herself the biggest LSU fan there is!
Josh McClung
Purchasing and Receiving
Josh is the newest team member at Marchand's. He’s from Gramercy and attended Lutcher High School, graduating in 2009; to later attend RPCC for accounting and has 11 years of management experience. Owned a landscaping business for 3 years then decided to make a career shift. He loves his three huskies- Kora, Nala, and Beau.
Randy Norris
Hardware Sales
Randy has been with Marchand's for 3 years & has been in the home improvement industry for 36 years. He specializes in building materials, construction, kitchen cabinets, lighting, and general hardware. He is originally from Atlanta, Ga but has lived in Louisiana since 1983. Randy and his wife, Frieda, have two kids and a dog. He and his wife love spending time site-seeing, camping, and going out for a good bite to eat.
Terry Blankenship
Warehouse Manager
Terry worked at the local sausage plant for 14 years, and then decided to start his own painting business. After hurricane Gustav in 2008, he spent a few weeks painting at Brian’s home that had encountered storm damage. Terry was such a good worker, and a great guy, Brian couldn’t let him go. Terry is now the warehouse manager and oversees all of its operations. He resides in French Settlement where he enjoys cooking up whatever his garden grows.
Mike Turner
Hardware Associate
Mike has been with Marchand's for three years. He specializes in window screen making & repairs. He studied Theology at Christian Bible College of Louisiana. He’s not big on titles, but thanks God he’s ordained as a Reverend and likes teaching the youth and adults. He also likes playing drums for churches when needed. In his spare time, he usually visits the elderly and coaches youth sports. He loves spending time with his lovely wife, two spoiled daughters and handsome son.
Taylor LeBlanc
Hardware Associate
Taylor has been at Marchand's for two years as a sales associate in hardware. He graduated from St. Amant High School & is currently attending ITI for instrumentation. Besides playing pranks on everyone, he is an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoys spending time with friends and family on the weekends.
Micah Gardner
Hardware Associate
Micah has been at Marchand’s since early 2019 as a hardware sales associate. He is a Texas native, but lives in Darrow. He is currently attending ITI for Process Technology with plans to graduate this year. His passions include his dogs, his truck, scale radio control, hunting and fishing. He loves being outdoors and is attracted to just about anything made before his time. He also enjoys listening to the classics- ranging from the early 60s to early 90s.
