Kari-Jo Koshes
Director of Operations
DutchCrafters Amish Furniture
Company
DutchCrafters Amish Furniture
Connect
Home Region
Calusa
Class
Connect Class 12
Biography
Since joining JMX Brands in 2013, Kari-Jo has advanced to become one of the most impactful leaders in the company. She’s been influential in driving revenue growth from $3.6 to $24.5M, improving profitability, launching strategic initiatives, and developing an award-winning culture.
As director of stores and fulfillment, Kari-Jo oversaw DutchCrafters Sarasota Showroom annual revenues from $650k to $3M since 2019. She is responsible for execution of showroom expansion, adding an outlet store in Indiana and a showroom in Alpharetta, Georgia with a view for more showrooms to come.
During the last five years, she has earned an MBA, a DBA and was recently published in Business Management Research and Applications Journal. She is a graduate of Leadership Sarasota and gives back in service through Junior League and Brand New Chapters, a literacy non-profit that she founded.
As director of stores and fulfillment, Kari-Jo oversaw DutchCrafters Sarasota Showroom annual revenues from $650k to $3M since 2019. She is responsible for execution of showroom expansion, adding an outlet store in Indiana and a showroom in Alpharetta, Georgia with a view for more showrooms to come.
During the last five years, she has earned an MBA, a DBA and was recently published in Business Management Research and Applications Journal. She is a graduate of Leadership Sarasota and gives back in service through Junior League and Brand New Chapters, a literacy non-profit that she founded.