About Us

About ROY :
Simple in name and in concept, ROY is the brainchild of Fred Roy and Nancy Olson. “Clean, Strong and Warm” is the mantra chanted as they make the determining cuts as to what makes the store floor and what doesn't. ROY is positioned to appeal to tourists as well as the precious local clientele. Roy and Olson have kept the assortment narrow so they can be in stock for those last minute dinnerware emergencies. Backorders should be the exception instead of the rule. The Roy/Olson team is committed to bringing the art and craft of true artisans to their customer, and they try to support domestic vendors whenever possible. The aesthetic has already been a hit with most everyone that walks through the ever-sticking front door. This plucky new store is ripe for the picking.

About Fred Roy:
Fred has been in the design end of the tabletop industry for 24 years, most recently as the President of his own Fred Roy & Company. In the past 4 years he has consulted and designed for some of the highest profile companies in the world. Prior to starting his own company, Fred was the Director of Design for Lenox/Gorham for 15 years. With the opening of ROY , Fred will be able to bring his designs directly to the consumer. Look for the launch of Fred's exclusive new holiday pattern crafted of fine bone china late spring 2005.

About Nancy Olson:
If Fred is the guru of tabletop design, then Nancy is his complement in retail and marketing. For the past 20 years she has worked in all aspects of big box and specialty retailing. No longer willing to take a back seat to someone else's opinion, Nancy is ready to launch this new concept with gusto. She is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the ROY vision of the future. Coming attractions are the addition of e-commerce in the spring, a second ROY store in Santa Fe , New Mexico and a consistent drive to bring exclusive Fred Roy designs to her customer.