Sarasota, Fla. / Alpharetta, Ga. — DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Director of Operations Kari-Jo Koshes was recognized with a Good Hero Award at The Giving Coast Luncheon, hosted by SRQ Magazine. The event honors individuals who make an outstanding impact on the local community. Koshes was recognized for her exceptional leadership and contributions during Hurricane Milton. 

DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller, Vice President Linse Miller, and Marketing and Marketplace Manager Marina de Sa Nogueira attended the luncheon to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. 

“Kari-Jo’s passion for both our business and our community is inspiring,” said Jim Miller. “Her leadership, dedication and generosity continue to make a lasting difference, and we’re excited to see her efforts recognized.” 

Koshes is also the founder of Brand New Chapters Inc., a non-profit that gives new life to old books, ensuring literacy and learning opportunities reach those in need. She also serves on the boards of the Junior League of Sarasota, which empowers women through leadership and service, and the Literacy Council of Sarasota, dedicated to improving adult literacy. 

This honor adds to Koshes’ growing list of accolades, educational achievements and community involvements. Koshes holds an MBA and DBA from Columbia Southern University. She was selected for the 2023 Furniture Today’s 40 Under 40 Award, which celebrates young professionals making significant contributions to the furniture industry. She is a 2019 graduate of Leadership Sarasota County and a 2023 graduate of Leadership Florida. 

About DutchCrafters   

DutchCrafters, owned by JMX Brands, is an omnichannel retailer, selling more than 10,000 Amish furniture products on www.dutchcrafters.com and in showrooms in Sarasota, Fla. and Alpharetta, Ga. DutchCrafters was a 2016 Florida Company to Watch, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Medium Business of the Year, one of the Top Workplaces in Sarasota-Manatee from 2020 to 2024, one of the Furniture Today’s Best Places to Work from 2021 to 2024, and named to Newsweek’s prestigious Best Online Shops for 2021. The company has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and was listed seven times as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5,000 List.