Jeff Tuttle – President

“My commitment is to provide you the resources required to guarantee the overall success of your project.”

Jeff started in the contract furniture industry in 1978 and spent his first nine years as a sales executive for KBM Office Furniture. In 1987, Jeff joined Business Interiors with the vision of creating a contract furniture powerhouse which focuses on responsiveness and adaptability as a means to satisfy a changing customer market. Jeff held a position on the Board of Directors since Business Interior’s inception in 1987, and served as Executive Vice President of Marketing since April 1995. Jeff also served as Vice President of Sales between April 1987 and April 1995.

In 1995 Jeff helped take Business Interiors (BRG) public and created the first IPO in the office furniture industry. In 2000 the company was taken back to a privately held company creating Vanguard Legato Group. In 2007 the company expanded by opening a new office in San Francisco and changed its name to Vangard Concept Offices.

Rod Price – Executive Vice President

“My commitment is to deliver on our value proposition, and all the elements of your service agreement.”

Rod has more than 23 years of experience in the contract furniture industry. Through his career, Rod has been engaged in every aspect of contract furniture, including over 10 years as principal and owner handling all areas of customer service, business development and project management. 

Mike Clow – Vice President of Operations

"A successful project outcome is the result of a series of small, seemingly insignificant decisions. My commitment is to ensure VCO’s team supports you every step of the way to success."

Mike has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the contract furniture industry. His background includes moving, warehousing, installation, project management, account management and sales. He has traveled extensively to oversee and supervise furniture projects, including trips to the former Soviet Union, Latin America and Asia. He has a strong understanding of the processes needed to support large account activity and has demonstrated his effectiveness and efficiency to his clients for many years. In his current role as Vice President of Operations for VCO he monitors project activities from implementation to completion to ensure compliance with internal processes and complete customer satisfaction.

Omar Navarro – Director of Operations, Arizona

Omar is an award winning Mexican architect with 12 plus year experience in the field of architecture. He has worked for several small and big architectural firms in Mexico, Ohio and most recently Arizona. His passion for architecture and design has been recognized by design competition juror’s and fellow colleagues. He’s recently joined Vangard Concept Offices in Arizona as a Director of Operations which will help coordinate efforts with the San Jose office.

Jane Coit – Director of Design

"I will collaborate with you to assist in final product selection details and finishes. I will specify the product details and provide the layout drawings for your project, as well as for future reconfiguration services."

Jane has 10 years of industry experience and a degree in Interior Design. As Project Design Team Leader, Jane’s responsibilities include client/architect liaison, programming, space planning, 3-D design presentation renderings, furniture specifications, and design of custom millwork/casework. Jane has played a significant role in the development of Vangard Concept Offices technical design departments, helping to create drawings standards, expand the scope of available design services and improve the function and appearance of installation packages. Additionally, Jane serves as a resource within the Design Department on issues related to product design and commercial construction practices.