Our Experts

Local Experts Who Care in Charleston, South Carolina

Need new flooring in the Lowcountry region and tired of being just a number? At Carpet Baggers Carpet One Floor & Home of Charleston, SC, you can count on your friends and neighbors to get the job done with a genuine smile. Our local experts are the best in the business, and as the faces of Carpet Baggers, we want you to feel welcomed, heard, and valued every time you walk through our doors. As your local flooring store, we take our role as community members quite seriously, and we strive to give each customer the best possible experience from the moment they step into our showroom. Want to find out more about our local flooring store, or inquire about expert services near you? Contact us today to schedule a free on-site project consultation with one of our team members.

Dean and Lou Ann Kelly

Dean & Lou Ann Kelly

Owner & Founder / Accounts Payable & HR

Dean Kelly is the founder and owner of Carpet Baggers flooring since 1992. Dean is blessed to have his wife of 34 years, Lou Ann, by his side. Dean and Lou Ann have three daughters, Sam, Parker and Sydney. They currently reside in Ravenel with their dog Hank. Deans’ hobbies include playing softball, watching his favorite sports teams and being active in the community. He has enjoyed his years of owning and operating Carpet Baggers and is proud of all of our accomplishments, especially that we are part of the Best of Charleston (City Paper) for another year. Dean strives to create an environment where his staff and customers all feel like family.

Lou Ann Kelly has been a part of Carpet Baggers from the very beginning, always supporting her husband, Dean Kelly, in growing the business and handling our accounting and human resources. Lou Ann loves to cook, play tennis, go camping and spend time with her grandson Preston.

Sean Forbes at Carpet Baggers

Sean Forbes

General Manager

Sean has been working in the flooring business since 2001 and currently serves as our General Manager. He currently lives in Hanahan with his wife, Susan and his two children, Austin and Georgia and two dogs, Fred and Ginger. In his spare time, he enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, working on his mustang, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Sydney Kelly

Sales Manager/ Sales Consultant

Sydney has been working in the flooring business since 2017 at Carpet Baggers. She currently resides in West Ashley with her dog Ellie. She enjoys physical fitness, spending time with friends, and cheering on her favorite sports teams.

Jenny McPherson

Office Manager

Jenny has been a part of the Carpet Baggers family since 2006 and currently serves as our Office Manager. She currently resides on Johns Island with her husband, Michael and their two dogs. She is a proud Charlestonian who is active at Seacoast Church. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and rooting for the SC Gamecocks!

Traci Carpenter

Accounts Receivable/Financing Specialist

Traci has been a part of the Carpet Baggers family since 2016, and she is currently the Accounts Receivable Manager and Financing Specialist. She lives in Ridgeville with her husband, Rick, who is also a part of our team. He binds and surges all of our rugs and stair runners. Traci’s hobbies include volunteering with the children's ministry at their local church, watching TV/Movies, and travelling.

John Springfield

Installation Manager

John has been in the flooring business since 1995. John lives in Summerville with his wife, Sandra. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and spending time with his grandson Nicholas.

Kim Hood

Sales Consultant

Kim has been a part of the Carpet Baggers family since 2004. She currently lives in West Ashley with her husband Hugh, their two children and their two dogs, Benny and Hamilton. In her free time, she enjoys camping, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Scott Roberts

Scott Robert

Sales Consultant

Scott, also known as “Speedy” around the office, has worked in the flooring business since 1993 and has worked for Carpet Baggers since 2005. He currently resides in Mt. Pleasant with his wife Jill and two children. His hobbies include fishing, running and watching sports.

David Dunning

Sales Consultant

David has worked in the flooring business since 1993. He took a break to pursue his music career for 17 years and joined the Carpet Baggers family again in 2017. He currently resides in Mt. Pleasant with his wife, Julianne and their daughter. When he is not playing music all over the Low Country, he enjoys spending time with his family and boating.

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Meet Our Experts

Local Experts Who Care in Charleston, South Carolina

Dean & Lou Ann Kelly

Sean Forbes

Sydney Kelly

Jenny McPherson

Traci Carpenter

John Springfield

Kim Hood

Scott Robert

David Dunning

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