Our Team

Our team of employees has more than 75 years of combined experience, and we’re honored to help people in our community and all over the country turn their houses into homes. With a three-pronged sales approach, we put our customers first in everything we do.

“I tell all my salespeople that selling has three parts. You have to sell yourself to the customer so they know and have confidence in you; you have to meet their needs; and then you have to meet your needs (which comes via satisfaction in getting paid for a job well-done)—and it has to be done in that order.” -Jon Blackwood (JB)

JB (Jon Blackwood)

JB (Jon Blackwood)

Founder and Owner

JB has been involved in the furniture business since 1975, when he began working in his father’s furniture company in Goshen, Indiana. JB’s Furniture was inaugurated in 1991 on Winona Ave in Warsaw, and JB carried on the tradition of quality and service that his predecessor began. “I am proud that we are so highly recommended in our community, and we all strive to maintain our reputation with our quality, service, and competitive pricing every day.”

JB moved the store to its current and permanent location in 2008, where it now features a 36,000-square-foot selection of the best brand names in the industry.

Jill Blackwood

Jill Blackwood

Co-Owner

Jill became JB’s wife and partner in 1994, and she has become an expert decorator through experience and sheer talent. When you walk through the showroom at JB’s, you will find a dazzling array of beautiful accessories carefully placed by Jill’s loving hands throughout the store—but Jill’s real love is assisting her customers in their homes. Her natural eye for spaces and colors has helped many clients decorate to perfection.

Brent Beery

Brent Beery

Customer Service Specialist

Every good furniture store needs a “Swiss Army Knife,” and Brent is that and more. Brent has been with JB’s since 2009—and he seems to have a hand in everything. If there’s a problem, Brent is here to show our customers how much we care even after the furniture is sold.

Tim Schmitt

Tim Schmitt

Delivery and Setup

Tim has been with us since 2012, and he’s the second part of the JB’s delivery team. Tim excels at making sure your furniture is where and how you want it in your home. The delivery team knows they are the last faces a customer sees after making a purchase, and they take their job of finishing your experience at JB’s seriously. The caring professionalism of people like Tim ensures a positive experience for all our customers.

Connor Helser

Connor Helser

Delivery and Setup

Connor Helser has been on our staff since 2017. He is responsible for the care and delivery of the product you purchase from us. Connor’s expertise and knowledge are handy when professional delivery is required for placing your furniture in your home. Apart from that, Connor is also the father of two of Jon and Jill’s grandchildren!

Jennifer Manns

Jennifer Manns

Sales and Design

Jennifer Manns has been a welcome addition to our staff, and she brings a wealth of knowledge and ideas when customers are trying to get the right look for their homes. You will find the same level of friendly service and knowledge you have come to rely on from the entire staff at JB’s when you deal with Jennifer.

JB’s Furniture is a non-commission store. We are committed to paying our employees a fair wage without the need to compete for your business. This allows us to work as a team to serve you better—and for you to shop in a relaxed, pressure-free environment.​