Our Central Focus: You
Our experienced team has the expertise and care to serve you best.
We take pride in our communication and professionalism, and we're ready to go to work for you.
Our Countertop Fabrication Facility and Team
Our state-of-the-art fabrication facility is located in the heart of Kansas City — and we are quite proud of it. With over 40,000 square feet of production space, we designed it with a focus on efficiency and quality. This means we'll complete your project on time while maintaining the highest standards of quality.
Our talented team of artisans put it to work, and they're ready to go to work for you!
Our Dedicated Customer Service Teams
With over 700 years of combined experience at our last count, our team has the experience to help with every kind of project.
With friendly faces in our showroom; dedicated experts for contractors, builders, remodelers and designers; and a dedicated team for commercial projects; we have the expertise to meet you where you are.
Our Community Involvement
We are proud to be active in our community, supporting causes that are important to our team. Here are some of our latest:
- Wildwood Outdoor Education Center
- Jonah Vending
- AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City
- Unbound
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City
- Medical Missions Foundation
- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 428
- Friendship Inn
- Knights of Columbus - Holy Cross
- Safehome
- Run Wild Down the Aisle
- Spay & Neuter Collaborative of Kansas City
- Hale Cook Elementary School
We also support a variety of cancer-fighting charities through our #CSFightsCancer initiative.
Awards and Recognition
We take tremendous pride in delivering the highest quality results for our clients, and we're grateful that others have recognized us for our work. Here are some of our recent awards:
- JoCo Home + Remodeling Show People's Choice 2022
- Schloegel Design Remodel 2024 Vendor of the Year
- Kansas City Magazine Best of KC '25 Best Custom Countertops Company
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Kansas City Chapter Spirit of Philanthropy Business 2025
- Professional Remodeling Collective Remodel of the Year 2025 Commercial Interior
- Professional Remodeling Collective Remodel of the Year 2025 Best of Show
- Professional Remodeling Collective Remodel of the Year 2025 Foundation Award
- National Kitchen and Bath Association | Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Innovative Showroom Award
Our Senior Leadership Team
Jake Mankin
Owner / Managing Partner
Jake has a broad base of experience from his over two decades in the construction industry. He’s worked directly with commercial construction both as a materials and equipment supplier, and he’s proud to have served as a trusted partner on the successful execution of thousands of projects throughout his career.
Jake built Central Surfaces with the insights he obtained from years of serving customers directly and understanding what matters most to them. From our shop layout to our inventory to our project management approach, Jake has you in mind.
Sara Holmes
Managing Partner
Sara brings a rich mixture of finance, construction and operations management experience to her role at Central Surfaces. Her unique skill set provides a high level of professionalism to our team, with expertise in accounting, procurement, process design and back office management that can be hard to find in the industry.
With a Masters of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Sara is an experienced builder — whether that be processes, companies or buildings.
James Squier
Managing Partner
James brings a wealth of experience to Central Surfaces, having immersed himself in the stone industry for 20 years. His passion for the field is evident in his comprehensive understanding of operations, from the ground up. James thrives on challenges and is a continuous learner, ensuring he stays at the forefront of the industry.
This blend of expertise and enthusiasm allows James to leverage technology to drive optimization and growth for Central Surfaces.