Author: Ron Starr

President and Co-Founder, Koffler Sales Company

Ron Starr is the President and co-founder of Koffler Sales Company, a Lake Zurich, Illinois–based specialty distributor of commercial and residential floor and wall protection products. Founded by Ron and Pat Starr, Koffler Sales carries forward the legacy of the original Koffler Catalog business established in 1958 and today supplies more than 60 brands - including 3M, Roppe, Johnsonite, InPro, Koroseal, Mannington, Mapei, and CS Acrovyn - to facility managers, contractors, architects, and homeowners across the United States.

With more than 40 years in the floor and wall protection industry, Ron has built Koffler Sales into one of the most recognized independent suppliers in the category. Under his leadership, Koffler Sales has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies seven consecutive years (2012–2017), peaking at #1277, and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Ron has been quoted in industry publications including Builder Magazine on slip-and-fall prevention in senior living facilities, and Koffler Sales has been featured in Business Wire for its sustained growth trajectory in the construction-supply category. Ron's background is distinctive in the industry. He holds a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin, and he is also a working visual artist. That dual background informs how Koffler Sales evaluates and curates the products it carries, with an emphasis on materials that perform in real-world commercial environments without sacrificing aesthetics.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corner guards and wall protection for hospitals, schools, hotels, and offices
  • Stair treads, stair nosing, and ADA-compliant accessibility products
  • Rubber, vinyl, and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) commercial flooring
  • Wall base, baseboard molding, and commercial trim
  • Slip-and-fall prevention and anti-slip flooring solutions
  • Construction-site temporary floor and surface protection
  • Specification and sourcing guidance for facility managers, architects, and general contractors


Ron has posted more than 60 articles on the Koffler Sales blog covering product selection, installation guidance, and specification advice for commercial and residential applications. Connect with Ron on LinkedIn or reach the Koffler Sales team at 1-888-355-6287.