Design Staff
Bring us your home design ideas. Our qualified design staff will coordinate your ideas and provide inspiration in selecting furnishings that transform your home or office the way you dreamed it could be.
Mikael Hansen
Owner
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Political Science degree from Washington College. Founded Copenhagen Imports in 1983. Enjoys great design and quality. Loves spending time outdoors in nature, skiing, and quality time with family both in Europe and the U.S.
Karen Hansen
Owner
Born in Huntington, NY. Fashion Merchandising degree from Florida State University. Co-founded Copenhagen Imports in 1983. Loves products where the value and design are in harmony.
Tom Jackson
ASID
From LaPorte, Indiana. Tom loves color and as a licensed ASID Allied Member will help you design your home or office from start to finish, and give you exactly what you need and will enjoy for many years.
Morten Jensen
Consultant
Born and raised in Jutland, Denmark, Morten started his career in contemporary furnishing in 1995 in New Orleans. He has and continues to develop a following of very loyal clientele.
Molly Bear
Consultant
Originally from Pennsylvania, Molly has made the Suncoast her home for many years. And is happy to be part of a great team providing customers with outstanding service.
Roger Kricke
Consultant
Born in Chicago, Illinois, and relocated to Florida in 1990. Roger entered the home furnishings world in 1996 and has had a passion for making people happy ever since.
Kelly Bridges
Interior Designer
Kelly is a native of Michigan, coming to Sarasota in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design. She has over 10 years experience representing Ekornes-Stressless brand and other modern furniture lines. Kelly brings her expertise in mixing color, texture, and pattern to a wonderful effect!
Polaris
Mascot
I guess you could say she’s Copenhagen Import’s mascot. She was adopted from Southeastern Guide Dogs by the Hansens after her affinity for chasing lizards prevented her from full-fledged Guide Dog status. She’s quite content these days greeting happy shoppers and lounging in the sunlit showroom.
