Our Team
It’s all about the people at Knebel Windows. We pride ourselves in having a team that is truly second to none. Both in terms of their professional expertise — we have over 80 years of combined industry experience — and their ability to provide you with exceptional customer service. Take a moment and get acquainted with the team that will be working with you on meeting your window and door needs.
Dan Knebel — Owner & President
Officially Dan has been involved in Knebel Windows since 1987, but he’s been around the business since he was a kid. Dan is certified in the following: Factory Service Training, Weather Shield Advanced Product Training, and OSHA Safety Training.
Fun fact: Dan has ridden in RAGBRAI for 18 years.
Andy Knebel — Sales Manager
Andy has been serving area contractors since 1994 and can help you with all of your residential or commercial projects. Andy is certified in Weather Shield Advanced Product Training.
Fun fact: Andy has a Spanish degree and has traveled to nine foreign countries, as well as occasionally moonlighting as a boxing announcer.
Brad Schloss — Field Supervisor & Sales
Brad has been overseeing installations since 1994, as well as consulting with homeowners on windows, doors, and shower doors. Brad is certified in the following: Factory Service Training, Weather Shield Advanced Product Training, and OSHA Safety Training.
Fun fact: Brad can ride unicycles — but he was never in the circus.
Noble Luke — Installation Foreman
Since 2000, Noble has been a lead installer for Knebel Windows, as well as having over 20 years experience in construction. Noble is certified in Factory Service Training.
Fun fact: Noble likes WWE wrestling.
Lance Thorpe — Glass Installation Foreman
Since 2005, Lance has been installing glass, as well as windows & doors. He has over 10 years experience in construction. Lance is certified in Factory Service Training.
Fun fact: You’ll find Lance shooting pool in his pool league on Thursday nights.
Matt Egeland — Outside Installations
Since 2006, Matt has been installing windows, doors, glass, and shower doors, and has several years experience in the construction field.
Fun fact: Matt enjoys baking.
David Wernette — Shop Manager
Dave has been involved with in-shop repairs and warehouse deliveries since 2005. Dave is certified in Factory Service Training.
Fun fact: Dave lived in the Philippines for three years as a child.
Rob Wigger — Shop Tech
Rob has been helping Dave out in the shop since the summer of 2007. You’ll find Rob in the shop part-time during the school year as he is a full-time student at the U of I.
Fun fact: Rob has participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure since 1997.
Kay Rhodes — Office Manager
Since 2003, Kay has been taking care of customers over the phone and at the counter, as well as handling bookkeeping and accounting.
Fun fact: Kay has identical twin daughters.