Country Home Center’s
Leadership
Howard Manosh
Owner
A life-long Vermonter, Howard Manosh has worked hard his entire life. Growing up, he helped out his father in the family store and on the farm. In the 1960’s after working various local jobs with great success, he started H.A. Manosh Corporation, providing well drilling, water pump and piping services, excavation, and aggregate materials throughout northern Vermont. He also ran a successful car wash, restaurant and motor inn. Howard started building his real-estate portfolio in the early 1970’s picking up properties in the greater Lamoille Valley area. Over the years, he expanded his holdings into Newport, Hyde Park, Wolcott, and Hardwick. Though his real-estate holdings have grown over the years, one thing has never changed – Howard’s dedication to his tenants and their surrounding communities. A prominent and respected figure in the northern and central parts of Vermont, Howard has always believed in giving back to the communities he serves. He has supported countless organizations and projects, and is always willing to contribute to worthwhile initiatives. Now in his mid-80’s, Howard has slowed down his daily activities by turning over some of his holdings to his sons, Nick and Jeff. Although his day-to-day business activities may have slowed down a bit, Howard has not. With 15+ properties and multiple tenants to care for, and Country Home Center, he remains as active and outgoing as ever.
Jessica Griggs-Flores
Business Manager
ap@chcvt.com
I was born and raised in Morrisville, VT; in fact, I lived right up the road from this wonderful store and shopped here all the time when I was a kid for all my woodworking projects.
The only time I lived out of state was when I joined the U.S. Navy. After military service, I moved back to Vermont because it’s such a great place to raise children. I studied Business Management at Johnson State College and Organizational Leadership at Norwich University. Now that my children are grown I enjoy volunteering at local nonprofits in Morrisville, gardening and building bookcases for my personal library. Giving back to our community is of paramount importance to me. I also give blood 3 times a year to help those in need. To find out how you can find local blood drives near you, visit this link.
See you at the store!
Bryan Hill
Department Head Kitchen & Bath Designer
bhill@chcvt.com
Bryan has worked for CHC for over 40 years and specifically in K&B for over 25. His time here began when the doors opened as a part-time employee of The Country Garden Center which as most know, eventually became The Country Home Center. It branched out and grew into the success it is now with Bryan’s help and devotion. Bryan is living his dream after earning his associates degree in Drafting and Design from Vermont Technical College. He has been an asset to this company from its early Garden Center days to The Home Center you know now as it continues to stand and thrive even through hard times. Working for many years under the watchful eye of then Store Owner Dana Wildes, it gave Bryan the gift of Communication which helps him to connect to people of all walks of life. His work ethic came down from Dana’s Co-Owner Alan Deuso who continues today to be Bryan’s Mentor.
Lacy Mink
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Lacy brings a unique combination of design insight, project coordination, and real-world renovation experience to the Kitchen & Bath team. Having spent years involved in residential renovation projects, she understands that successful design is about more than selecting finishes—it’s about creating spaces that are beautiful, functional, and tailored to the way people actually live.
Lacy works closely with homeowners to transform ideas into practical, well-planned solutions. She enjoys helping clients navigate the design process, from initial concepts and space planning to product selection and project coordination. Her goal is to simplify what can often feel like an overwhelming process and help customers make confident decisions every step of the way.
Known for her approachable style, attention to detail, and commitment to customer service, Lacy believes that great design begins with listening. Whether working on a small refresh or a complete renovation, she focuses on understanding each client’s needs and creating spaces that are both functional and lasting.
When she’s not helping customers bring their projects to life, Lacy enjoys spending time with her family, caring for their animals, and planning future building and renovation projects.
Sam Kirk
Paint Department Manager
Sam’s bio is coming soon!
Tucker Jones
Hardware Dept Manager
Tucker’s bio is coming soon!