Dan Bolin
Owner / President
Dan is from the Dallas/Ft Worth area and relocated to Abilene in 1993. He is married to his beautiful wife Lisa and together they have 4 grown children, 5 grandchildren and their “surprise blessing” 7-year-old Lucas. Dan has a degree in accounting along with a background in managing TV stations and financial institutions. He joined the Knight Carpet & Flooring team in 2011 where he then became partners with Paige Watts in 2017. As of 2023 he took over full ownership of the business. In his free time, he enjoys sporting events and most of all spending time with his family.
Dan@knightcarpet.com
Shane Williams
Commercial & Residential Sales
Shane has over 35 years’ experience in the construction industry here in Abilene, TX. He joined the Knight Carpet & Flooring team in 2021. His favorite part of construction is seeing the transformation of home projects from start to finish for our customers. He is married to his wonderful wife Teena and has raised two children together. His hobbies include golf, firing up the grill and hanging out with his friends every chance he gets.
Shane@knightcarpet.com 
Barry Glover
Sales Manager
Barry was born and raised in Abilene coming to work at Knight Carpet in 1998 acquiring many years of experience in the flooring industry. He finds it satisfying assisting customers find the products that work best for their home or business. In his free time Barry enjoys spending time with his wonderful family.
Barry@knightcarpet.com 
Shawn Kennedy
Sales
Shawn is from Clyde, Texas and has been serving customers with Knight Carpet for over 15 years. Shawn grew up in the flooring industry working summers with his father and uncle. He lived in Irving, Texas for 30 years and moved to Atlanta, Texas where he had a carpet cleaning and restoration business before moving to Abilene.
Throughout his years of service here at Knight Carpet he has provided service to many customers and carries in-depth knowledge of helping you decide the flooring that you desire. Outside of work Shawn is a husband, father, and grandfather to two children and 2 grandchildren. When not at work Shawn enjoys fishing, hunting, other outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.
Shawn@knightcarpet.com 
Josh Hajri
Sales
Josh is originally from Anaheim, CA, and moved to Abilene at the age of 12. He has been in customer service for the past 20 years and has been a part of the Knight Family for the last 5 years. Josh is a loving and devoted Husband of 11 years, and father to 4 wild boys. Josh has a servant’s heart and loves being able to meet and serve the needs of others. When not at work, Josh enjoys watching Football and Basketball, and partaking in various outdoor activities. If there is time to play disc golf, spend time with family, or work on projects around the home, Josh is going to find a way to keep busy!
Josh.hajri@knightcarpet.com 
Austin Perkins
Sales
Austin was born in Ft. Worth, TX. He attended school in Abilene, TX and graduated from Cooper High School in 2017. During high school he started his flooring career as a helper with his dad but then ventured out on his own and started installing as his own crew with his younger brother Colton. He has been happily married to his beautiful wife Jenna since 2022. He loves working with his hands and turning his work into eye catchers. He is certified in Epoxy installation from Xtreme Polishing Systems in Florida and has lots of experience in other types of flooring. He loves to learn everything about the flooring industry. He has now transitioned into our Sales team at Knight Carpet and is looking forward to learning this side of the business to add to his value.
Austin@knightcarpet.com 
Brittany Russell
Office Manager
Brittany is from Merkel, TX and has worked in customer service for a total of 5 years. Starting from when she was a junior in high school, she has always had a great work ethic. Brittany is new to the Knight Carpet family and says her favorite part of working here is seeing the transformation of our customers’ homes from old to new. Brittany has been married to her husband Charles for 2 years and is an amazing dog mom to her two fur-babies, Teddy, and Bella. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hosting game nights for her friends, and shopping.
Brittany@knightcarpet.com 
Angela Perkins
Director of Marketing
Angela grew up in Hawley, Texas, home of the fighting Bearcats. She spent a few years in the DFW area where she went to school and graduated with an Associates of Applied Arts Degree for Graphic Design. She later attended school online for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Photography. She has a combined 15 years’ experience in customer service, bookkeeping and marketing and joined the Knight Carpet & Flooring family 5 years ago. She is a mother to her son Mason and her two amazing “bonus” boys. She is a newlywed that loves to travel, eat delicious new foods, play cornhole, go to concerts, make everyone around her laugh and spend every moment she can with friends and family.
Angela@knightcarpet.com 
Timothy J Cassel
Outlet Store Manager
Timothy is a dedicated father of 4 residing in the vibrant city of Abilene, Texas. For the past 6 years he has been an integral part of the esteemed Knight Carpet & Flooring team and has over a decade of experience in the flooring industry. Timothy enjoys spending time with his family, motorcycle racing, grilling, and kayaking. With his exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to excellence Timothy continues to make an impact in the lives of those he serves.
TJ@knightcarpet.com 
Austin Kelly
Warehouse Manager
Austin Kelly is a proud resident of Abilene, Texas, where he has been a valued employee at Knight Carpet for over 8 years. Outside of work, he finds immense joy in spending time with his four kids, nurturing their growth and creating lasting memories. His passion for the outdoors is fulfilled through his love for hunting, where he embraces the thrill of the chase and the serenity of nature. In his leisure time, Austin enjoys engaging in conversations with people from all walks of life and channeling his creativity into building various projects, showcasing his craftsmanship and resourcefulness.
ftg@knightcarpet.com
Raymond Stokes
Cleaning Manager
Raymond has lived in Abilene, TX all his life. His dad and uncle were professional flooring installers, so naturally the flooring industry ran in his blood. He started out as a little boy picking up scraps and eventually, through the years, learning how to do the trade on his own. He is a big people person and always strives to spread positivity to anyone he meets! When it comes to flooring, he really enjoys installing carpet. He is now the cleaning manager of carpet and tile; he enjoys interacting with customers and seeing their reactions as he helps them transform their home flooring. Raymond has been happily married for over 30 years and has been blessed with two beautiful children and two amazing grandchildren. Outside of work you will find Raymond with friends and family enjoying time with them every chance he gets.
Lance Anthony
WarehouseLance Anthony, a 32-year-old, has been working part-time at Knight Carpet for nearly 7 years while also maintaining a full-time role in the military. He is happily married to his wife, Lauren, for 9 years and is a proud father of two children, 8-year-old Brantley and 6-year-old Landon. In addition to his military duties, Lance enjoys spending quality time with his kids, engaging in sports, and playing video games. Lance's dedication to both his military career and his family highlights his strong work ethic and commitment to those he loves.
David Stahlke
Warehouse
David “Misha” Stahlke, originally from Ukraine, is a 24-year-old warehouse associate for Knight Carpet, where he has been working for nearly 5 months. He is happily married to his wife, Shelby, and they share their home with a few beloved cats. Misha has a passion for fixing things and working with his hands, always eager to lend a helping hand and expand his knowledge. With a strong work ethic and dedication to his craft, Misha is an asset to his team at Knight Carpet.
