Our Leadership

Raj was previously Managing Director at Sun Capital covering Building Products, General Industrials, and Service companies. Since his involvement with Arc Surfaces, Raj has been very active in helping accelerate the growth of Arc Surfaces.

Raj Karanam, Managing Director, joined Sun Capital in 2016. Prior to Sun Capital Raj ran Qualitrol, a Portfolio company of Danaher for 10 years. Prior to Danaher, Raj worked at General Electric for 10 years with commercial and operational responsibilities. Raj has a Masters in Computer Science from Texas Tech University.

Brian Colbert has been with Architectural Surfaces since 2023 when he joined as the Vice President of Finance. He was elevated into the interim CFO role in December 2023 and officially appointed in June 2024. Brian oversees all accounting and finance functions with a focus on financial planning, reporting, treasury, tax, and risk compliance.

Brian joined Architectural Surfaces from Keeco LLC (formerly Hollander Sleep & Décor) where he served as Vice President of Finance. Prior to Keeco, Brian had a seasoned career in professional services with stints at Alvarez & Marsal, KPMG, and Crowe Horwath.

Brian is a proud graduate of Villanova University. In his free time Brian enjoys spending time with his wife Lauren and their dog Lucy at their home in Chicago. Brian is an avid golfer and enjoys racquet sports, exercising, rooting on his favorite Philadelphia Eagles, cooking for his wife and trying new restaurants.

Jesse has 15+ years of experience and has held various leadership roles during the different ownership structures of Architectural Surfaces. Currently focused on Operations with responsibilities that includes safety, facility management, process improvement, leases, equipment acquisition, cost management and M&A diligence. Previous management roles have included Regional VP, Sales Management, and Logistics.

Jesse has a BA and MAHS degree from St. Edwards University in Austin, TX. Jesse is married to his wife Deanna with two children. He enjoys being with family, outside playing sports, hunting, fishing, and exercising.

Everett, our Chief Information & Digital Officer, is responsible for driving the company’s technology & digital strategy.

With an impressive career spanning NBG Home, Silicon Labs, Reed Elsevier, Manugistics, Enron, Compaq Computer, and Sysco, Everett’s expertise is evident. Holding a Finance degree from Loras College, he is a sought-after speaker on digital transformation, supply chain, and technology’s future.

Beyond his professional achievements, Everett is dedicated to community impact, serving nonprofit boards, including Ballet Austin, Austin American Heart Association, and Austin Habitat for Humanity.

Personally, Austin is home to Everett and his wife, Mandy. They relish time with their four adult children, enjoy fitness activities, and find tranquility by the water’s edge.

Gary has been with Architectural Surfaces since 2002. He started his career in the Pental Surfaces Seattle, WA location working in various departments and positions of increasing responsibility, including slab and tile warehouse operations and account management. Gary opened the Fife, WA location in 2007, and during his time as General Manager in Fife was instrumental in the regional launch of the PentalQuartz product line as well as the development of the Utah and Idaho sales territories. Gary moved to Colorado in 2016 to build and manage the new Pental Surfaces Denver location. Under his leadership, the branch team shared incredible growth and success, quickly positioning Denver as one of the top producing branches in the nation.

Gary lives in Parker, Colorado with his wife Christine and three boys. They enjoy doing anything outdoors; family favorites are skiing, snowboarding, and exploring the Rocky Mountains.

Joyce joined Architectural Surfaces in 2017 as a sales manager for the northeast region and managed the highly successful build out of the PentalQuartz brand sales in that market. Joyce has over 20 years of management experience and is certified in Project Management. She’s been in the stone industry for 12 years, beginning on the fabrication side and has also worked for Masco cabinetry as a business analyst for their builder division.

Joyce lives in New Jersey with her three grown children and their family dog. In her free time she enjoys working out, dinner out, and vacations.