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Seneca High School Retractable Bleachers and Sports Equipment

Published: 25 February 2024
Written by John Guccione
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Seneca High School Retractable Bleachers and Sports Equipment

Seneca High School, located in Seneca, Illinois. Seneca is a village in LaSalle and Grundy counties in the U.S. state of Illinois.

Seneca High School contacted Carroll Seating when they needed new retractable bleachers for their newly constructed High School Gymnasium.  After learning about our many years of experience and observing our abilities to deliver quality retractable bleachers for many other High Schools in Illinois, they knew we were the best choice when selecting a bleacher installation company to work with in Illinois and through out the mid-west.

For this project we delivered two large retractable bleacher wall systems, one smaller side court retractable bleacher wall system and all of the sports equipment in this new gymnasium including but not limited to printed logo wall pads, 12 retractable basketball backboards, and 4 different sized scoreboards.

Carroll Seating is a one-stop solution for all you College and High School gymnasium and field house bleacher and sports equipment needs.

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Congregation Seating for Christ Church in Chicago Illinois

Published: 22 February 2024
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Congregation Seating for Christ Church in Chicago Illinois

Christ Church in Chicago, Illinois was in need of new worship furniture and church seating at their place of Worship.  After learning about our many years of experience and observing our abilities to deliver quality seating for auditoriums and churches in Illinois, they knew we were the best choice when selecting a seating company to work with.

Below are some images from the project:

Design: Present Future Architects. Product: Hussey Quattro Art series chair with full reveal back and half wrap end panel.

Carroll Seating – Chicago Office 
Sales: Alex Kloop

 

Project Location:
Christ Church Chicago
6154 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

 

High School Gymnasium Retractable Bleachers w/ Courtside Logos & End Curtains in Normal, IL

Published: 22 February 2024
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High School Gymnasium Retractable Bleachers w/ Courtside Logos & End Curtains in Normal, IL

University High School, located in Normal, Illinois and is one of two laboratory schools of the College of Education at Illinois State University designed for research and teacher-training.  The High School contact Carroll Seating when they needed new retractable bleachers for their High School Gymnasium.  After learning about our many years of experience and observing our abilities to deliver quality retractable bleachers for many other High Schools in Illinois, they knew we were the best choice when selecting a bleacher installation company to work with.

Below are some images from the project:

 

Joliet High School Retractable Bleachers and Wall Pads

Published: 28 February 2023
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Joliet High School Retractable Bleachers and Wall Pads

Joliet School contacted Carroll Seating when they needed new retractable bleachers for their pre-existing High School Gymnasium.  After learning about our many years of experience and observing our abilities to deliver quality retractable bleachers for many other High Schools in Illinois, they knew we were the best choice when selecting a bleacher installation company to work with in Illinois and through out the mid-west.

For this project we delivered. a retractable bleacher wall systems and wall pads for this High School gymnasium

Carroll Seating is a one-stop solution for all you College and High School gymnasium and field house bleacher and sports equipment needs.

Below are some images from the project:

NIU Resident Hall

Published: 26 October 2015
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NIU Resident Hall Casework

Carroll Seating completed a 1.9 Million job at the New NIU first Year Residence hall in the summer of 2012. The job consisted of 80 cluster kitchens with casework and solid surface tops, 1,000 solid surface vanities with integral sinks, 1,000 closet shelves and rods, custom wood veneer panels and architectural woodwork throughout the mailroom, security area and cafeteria, and over a mile long of solid surface for window sills.

Liberty High School and Carroll Seating Installed new Sports Equipment & custom millwork bleacher

Published: 26 October 2015
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Liberty High School and Carroll Seating Installed new Sports Equipment & custom millwork bleacher

The Liberty High School and Liberty North High School were in need of updating. School administration hired general contractor Universal Construction for a major school renovation that involved the school cafeterias, weight room, staff lounge, entry, hallways and other areas. Universal Construction worked with the design team at Carroll Seating to plan the update and addition of the casework and milling to their communal areas and equipment to the gymnasium.

Updating Lyons Township HS Auditorium to Seat 800

Published: 24 October 2015
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The Lyons Township High School auditorium was in need of updating. School administration hired general contractor Henry Bros Co. for a major school renovation that involved the auditorium, school cafeterias, locker rooms and utility areas. Henry Bros Co. worked with DLA Architects, Ltd. and the team at Carroll Seating to plan a full update their auditorium. Originally built in 1929, the building faced many challenges including tricky sloping.

Here is the auditorium before:
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When all options were discussed, the design team chose Hussey’s Quattro Seats. The modular Quattro Collection is built on four superb core styles, each featuring a chair back created for a distinct aesthetic and practical effect. The classic series was chosen for its timeless style, great look and durable polymer outer panel.

Here is a photo after the Carroll Seating installation:

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The team at Carroll Seating was pleased with the finished outcome of this auditorium that now seats over 800 patrons.

Drew Gough, Sales

Drew Gough,  Sales email our team
Drew graduated from Vermont Technical College in 2017 with an Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. With brief experience in small Architectural and Civil firms in the Portland Maine area, Drew later settled in Hussey Seating Company for the past 5 years. Drew joined the CSC sales team in November of 2024 covering the state of Iowa as his sales territory. Drew has a strong technical background and is very passionate about the products he sells. He believes that a thorough understanding of the products combined with open communication with all parties is the key to success in this industry. Outside of work, Drew enjoys fitness related activities, being outdoors, attending concerts, and spending time with his wife, Emily.

Levi Curtis, Project Manager

Levi Curtis,  Project Manager & Estimator email our team
In my free time I enjoy hunting, fishing, and working on our farm with my sons.  My wife and I enjoy traveling and the chaos of the boy’s youth sports.

Tammy Winship, Accountant

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Kelli Brandon, Project Manager

Kelli Brandon,  Project Manager & Estimator email our team
When not at the office I enjoy painting, baking, and spending quality time with my three grandkids.  .

Mandy Kohlbrecher, Project Manager

Mandy Kohlbrecher,  Project Manager email our team

Mandy Kohlbrecher is a Senior Project Manager and Senior Estimator for Carroll Seating. She is from Trenton, IL and attended Art Institute (Chicago) and Rankin Technical College.

When she joined Carroll Seating in 2013, she brought 10 years of design experience in interiors and architecture to the team.

Eddie Scheer, Sales

Eddie Scheer,  Sales email our team

Eddie Scheer is Carroll Seating’s Regional Director for Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.

He was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, a die-hard KU Jayhawks fan and graduate of the KU School of Architecture and Design. He has been with Carroll Seating over 11 years and prior to that time,  he served clients for 23 years as an architect.

Dustin Hecht, Project Manager

Dustin Hecht ,  Project Manager email our team
Dustin is a life-long woodworker with a passion for crafting. When he's not in the workshop, he might be found tinkering with cars or hitting the links for a round of golf. Dustin is a family man, happily married to Courtney, and together they have two daughters.

Mike Yager, Sales

Mike Yager,  Sales email our team
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Doug Mead, General Manager KC and STL

Doug Mead,  General Manager KC and STL email our team
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Jordon Lanning, Repair & Service

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John Underwood

John Underwood,  Warehouse Manager email our team
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Jacob

Jacob Allen,  Rproject Manager & Estimator  email our team
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Connie Gillam,  Repair & Service

Connie Gillam,  Repair & Service  email our team
When out and about I enjoy spending time with my husband Michael and our 5 grandkids.

Brock Christopher,  Sales

Brock Christopher,  Sales email our team
On the weekends and during the evenings, a majority of my time is spent playing soccer with my 7-year-old Kade or working on various projects with my 12-year-old Kael.  During the fall you can find me doing anything related to the KC Chiefs or Mizzou Tigers.

Stephanie Vogl,  R&S Admin

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Suzi Johnson,  Project Accountant

Suzi Johnson,  PM Coordinator email our team
I have spent most of my life in Illinois. I enjoy traveling and taking photos. I need coffee to function. My life revolves around my fur child, Norman.

Dineen O’Keeffe,  Project Accountant

Kevin Morkin,  Insurance / Warehouse email our team
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Dineen O’Keeffe,  Project Accountant

Dineen O’Keeffe,  Project Accountant  email our team
I enjoy spending time with my family. 

Sarah Maynes,  Project Manager/ Estimator

Sarah Maynes,  Project Manager/ Estimator  email our team
When I am not at work I enjoy baking.

PJ Carroll

Ludwig Hoeft,  Project Manager / Estimator email our team
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Sam Shapiro,  Project Manager  email our team

Sam is a safety trained supervisor of construction whose experience ranges from factory to field.

He enjoys hiking, road trips, and rock concerts.

Mike Gillam

Mike Gillam     email our team
GM of Athletics & Director Repair& Service
My life outside of the office consists of trips to remote locations and spending time with my family and five grandkids.  I love the Lord and doing His work.

PJ Carroll

Patrick J. Carroll,  President  email our team
Pat has been a dedicated member of the Carroll Seating Team since he joined full-time in 1977, after earning his bachelor’s in business from the University of Kansas. He initially gained hands-on experience as an installer during high school and college. In 1998, he was promoted to President, bringing extensive knowledge of both fixed and movable products to the role and focusing on promoting the features of CSC’s vendors for mutual success.  Outside of work, Pat cherishes time with his family, which includes the love of his life Suzy, their three children and four grandchildren. He enjoys golf, fishing, yard work, home projects, and entertaining, always striving to make the most of each day. 

Alexander Klopp

Alexander Klopp  Sales   email our team
When I am not in the office I enjoy my life in the western suburbs as a Husband of 30 years, father of 2 adult children and an active member in our local Presbyterian church. Passions include family adventures with one-of-a-kind experiences.

Tim Haggerty,  Sales  email our team

“When I am not working, I like to enjoy time with my family living an active life style that includes, live music, sporting events, golfing, fishing, and skiing.” 

 

Evan Carroll,  Sales & Special Projects email our team

Evan Patrick Carroll, following an internship from 2003- 2005, joined as full-time sales in 2008.

Tom Madura,  Controller  email our team

Outside of the office, I love spending time with my wife, 3 kids and our dog!  My hobbies include playing golf and practicing guitar which I keep working at. 

Meredith Pollard (Carroll),  General Manager  email our team

Meredith graduated from the University of Kansas in 2010 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Minor in Business. 

After pursuing a brief retail career, she joined CSC as a full-time employee in March of 2011. Originally hired in sales, Meredith found her fit in the company was better off in Management. She was promoted to the General Manager of the Chicago office in 2018. As General Manager, she believes that a motivated workforce is the foundation of success, and actively promotes collaboration, open communication, and skill development among all employees and believes that a successful business is built on strong relationships—both with clients and team members.

When not at the office, Meredith enjoys her life in Roscoe Village, downtown, with her husband Mike and son Cameron. 

PJ Carroll

Patrick J. Carroll
President

Patrick Carroll, Jr. assumed the positions as President, in 1998.

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