ABOUT US
Empowering Local Growth. Fostering Local Success.
Kodiak Interiors Group (KIG) exists to help exceptional appliance and interiors companies grow, while staying rooted in the communities and values that made them great.
We partner with successful, independent businesses and equip them with the tools, resources, and support they need to scale with confidence. From operational guidance and marketing expertise to capital investment and back-end efficiencies, we help local leaders lead better, without compromising their identity or service.
We’re not here to replace what works. We’re here to reinforce it.
KIG was founded on the belief that strong local businesses are the backbone of our industry, and our economy. By investing in companies with deep roots and strong reputations, we enable continued success for their employees, customers, and communities alike.
- Entrepreneurial Embrace innovation, seize opportunities.
- Driven Overcome challenges, exceed expectations.
- Local Rooted in communities, respect local cultures.
- Family Build strong bonds, support like family.
- Collaborative Harness teamwork, share success.
Building on Tradition: The Kodiak Interiors Group Story Preserving Legacy. Fostering Growth. Embracing Evolution.
Kodiak Interiors Group (KIG) is rooted in the values and entrepreneurial spirit that built Kodiak Building Partners, a company founded in 2011 by Steve Swinney, Brian Cleveringa, Eric Miller, Kyle Barker, and Paul Hylbert. Their mission was clear: revolutionize the building materials industry through a decentralized, relationship-focused model that empowered local leaders and preserved the heritage of family-run businesses.
That vision took shape quickly and successfully. Over the years, Kodiak Building Partners grew to encompass more than 140 locations across 29 states, with a team of over 6,700 employees, each driven by a shared commitment to community, excellence, and smart growth.
Now, Kodiak Interiors Group is stepping into its own identity. As a dedicated, independent company, KIG is focused exclusively on the interiors sector bringing specialized resources, strategic focus, and operational strength to appliance and interiors companies across the country. Backed by the legacy, expertise, and success of Kodiak Building Partners, we are building a future defined by growth, innovation, and unwavering support for local leadership.
We remain grounded in the principles that started it all:
- Respect for legacy
- Empowerment of local teams
- Commitment to continuous improvement
As we evolve, our focus sharpens on scaling interiors businesses with purpose, preserving what makes them exceptional, and helping more people create homes and spaces they love.
This is a new chapter, built on tradition, powered by progress.
Leadership
Jeff Smith Chief Executive Officer
Darius McCurty Chief Financial Officer
Kirk Dryden Executive Vice President
Greg Ulvedal Executive Vice President
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