Fox Home Innovations LLC

Chris, an Olathe, KS-native, started Fox Home Innovations in 2009. As the company’s Director of Design and Sales, Chris is heavily involved with the management of all design projects from inception to completion. Additionally, he actively cultivates and manages leads, working tirelessly to find new projects and business for the team.

Chris has an extreme passion for construction work and began learning at a very young age, helping his dad with home improvement projects around the house. At age 14, he worked for his father’s tile business and gained experience with remodeling bathrooms, kitchens, and other smaller construction projects. Later, while attending classes at Kansas State University, Chris worked for a local Manhattan, KS builder constructing new homes. Shortly thereafter, he decided to go into business for himself.

Chris holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship from K-State University and is a state-licensed Class B General Contractor. When not working, Chris makes time to enjoy life to the fullest and enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially with his wife and daughter.

Co-owner Matt Carlson, a McPherson, KS-native, serves as FHI's General Manager. As GM, Matt oversees all aspects of company operations. Matt grew up learning about the construction industry from a very young age under the tutelage of his father, an electrician. From foundation work to framing and electrical installation to finishing work, Matt has always been “handy” and even performed a complete remodel on his own home.  

After graduating from high school in 2005, Matt continued his construction education working for a local contractor in McPherson while also taking classes at Hutchinson Community College. He graduated from Hutchinson Community College in 2007 with an Applied Science degree in Fire Science. Shortly thereafter, he relocated to Manhattan, KS to work as a student firefighter while attending classes at Kansas State University. In 2011, Matt graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. Matt currently resides in Manhattan with his wife Kesley (his high school sweetheart) and their son.

As the company’s Office Manager, Erin handles all aspects of the day-to-day office functions including finance, office processes and procedures and human resources.  Erin’s excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational prowess make her an excellent asset to our company.

Erin holds an Associate degree in general studies and social sciences from Barton Community College and thoroughly enjoys the laid back work environment that Fox Home Innovation provides. More than anything, she appreciates the freedom she has to really make the position her own and have a visible and positive impact on the continuing growth and success of the company.

Becca Traxson is one of our in-house style experts and serves as Fox Home Innovation’s Interior Designer. In this role, she meets with clients to walk them through every step of the design process, taking great care to learn their preferred styles and tastes. Using this knowledge, she then helps them create custom spaces that both incorporates their unique vision and creates a space that feels like home.

A graduate of Kansas State University, Becca holds a Bachelor’s degrees in both Interior Design and Gerontology (study of the social, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging). She excels at visualizing finished projects and specializes in the design of innovative kitchen and bathroom spaces--particularly when it comes to creative accessibility options for older clients.