Fireside is the sole mid-west dealer for such prestigious companies as; The Hearth Collection by Stone Mfg, David Kimberly Custom Fireplace Enclosures, Lyle & Umbach and Firegear to name just a few. This elite collection of top fireplace furnishing manufactures provides Fireside with unprecedented resources. Furthering the repertoire Fireside continues to work hand in hand with custom houses developing new products. Fireside was instrumental in such developments as realistic hand painted gas logs, outdoor fireplace enclosures and screens, contemporary styling on glass doors and spark arrestors, Line of Fire™ gas effects, Sports of Fire™ sports shapes along with many more detail enhancements to products of all types.
In its third generation of family ownership Fireside is one of a hand full of dealers in the United States to offer and install Custom Gas Logs. From the very small to the extremely large Fireside can design and build the perfect size set of gas logs for your fireplace.
This ability has led to work on a growing number of commercial projects. Not stopping at just gas logs Fireside also offers custom design services and fabrication for unique and large fireplaces and fire effects.
For 60 years Fireside has been Designing and Displaying Fireplace Furnishings. Fireside mixes One of a Kind, Custom Designed along with Antique Furnishings and excellent customer service, remaining Kansas City's, and the Mid-West’s, premier and most trusted Fireplace shop.
Bob Bertoncin
has a broad range of experience with TWA, Feld Truck Leasing and starting at the Fireside in 1971. He has been a fireplace buyer for over 30 years and is well-known and highly respected in the industry. Bob's experience in gift and collectible buying (and selling), the originator of, along with designing and selling the Country Club Plaza Christmas Ornament gives him a broad range of knowledge in developing the perfect fireplace furnishings for distinctive homes. Bob served in the US Naval Reserves for 6 years and was also a member of the Hearth Products Association Board for three years. An avid fisherman, Bob also enjoys auto racing and model trains.
has a broad range of experience with TWA, Feld Truck Leasing and starting at the Fireside in 1971. He has been a fireplace buyer for over 30 years and is well-known and highly respected in the industry. Bob's experience in gift and collectible buying (and selling), the originator of, along with designing and selling the Country Club Plaza Christmas Ornament gives him a broad range of knowledge in developing the perfect fireplace furnishings for distinctive homes. Bob served in the US Naval Reserves for 6 years and was also a member of the Hearth Products Association Board for three years. An avid fisherman, Bob also enjoys auto racing and model trains.
Pam Bertoncin,
Bob's wife, also has a broad range of experiences through employment and volunteer work. She has worked in the insurance industry, pharmaceuticals, in education, TWA, and in an art gallery. She served on the Shawnee Mission Schools Advisory Board, was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader and served on several PTA boards. She brings not only administrative and organization skills but also a great love of style and design. All of these were very helpful when she and Bob purchased the Fireside from Bob's mother in 1994. Although leisure time is limited, she enjoys reading, gardening, bird watching and fishing.
Bob's wife, also has a broad range of experiences through employment and volunteer work. She has worked in the insurance industry, pharmaceuticals, in education, TWA, and in an art gallery. She served on the Shawnee Mission Schools Advisory Board, was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader and served on several PTA boards. She brings not only administrative and organization skills but also a great love of style and design. All of these were very helpful when she and Bob purchased the Fireside from Bob's mother in 1994. Although leisure time is limited, she enjoys reading, gardening, bird watching and fishing.
Jarrett Bertoncin
has grown up with the Fireside. He worked summers and weekends installing gas logs and glass doors and learning the business from the bottom up. His schedule worked around his theater activities from his junior year in high school on. Jarrett has a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Design with an emphasis on Stage Set Design and Lighting Design for Theater. He started designing professionally in 1993 and continues to be active in theater design around the country. Jarrett came to the Fireside in 1997 and was the moving force in developing the concept and design of the new Fireside location. His knowledge of the physics of fireplaces combined with his design skills and historical knowledge make him an invaluable member of the team! Jarrett is one of a handful of custom gas log designers and constantly pushes the edge for new technology and design. Along with his strong interest in theater, he enjoys Deep Sea fishing, flying, and drawing.
has grown up with the Fireside. He worked summers and weekends installing gas logs and glass doors and learning the business from the bottom up. His schedule worked around his theater activities from his junior year in high school on. Jarrett has a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Design with an emphasis on Stage Set Design and Lighting Design for Theater. He started designing professionally in 1993 and continues to be active in theater design around the country. Jarrett came to the Fireside in 1997 and was the moving force in developing the concept and design of the new Fireside location. His knowledge of the physics of fireplaces combined with his design skills and historical knowledge make him an invaluable member of the team! Jarrett is one of a handful of custom gas log designers and constantly pushes the edge for new technology and design. Along with his strong interest in theater, he enjoys Deep Sea fishing, flying, and drawing.
