DREAM:
To be the best at providing our customers with beautiful and functional commercial interiors based on their design, performance, and budget expectations.
OUR JOURNEY
The paths that John Finch and his partner Lou Lanthier traveled to reach this destination are somewhat atypical. Finch got his start not in installing carpet but in removing it. Finch was a Firefighter and was looking to make some extra income. John had a pickup truck and came up with a hauling business on the side. Finch's new venture took off, and he began transporting used carpet, then removing it. In 1995, he developed a Hydraulic Lift System to raise cubicles so that carpet replacement would no longer cause disruption. "That's when things started taking off," recalls Finch.
Around the same time, the commercial flooring operation that Lou Lanthier was a partner in Denver, Colorado, and Kansas City, MO, called Kahn and Company, was purchased by Shaw as part of its Spectra program. Part of the purchase agreement meant Lou moving his family to Washington and running Spectra's Seattle office.
In December 1999, Legacy Group was born. Lou and an old college roommate started a computer and technical furniture company and hired John as their first associate. Shortly after that came the dot-com crash; Lou and John decided to leverage their shared strengths. John had a background in commercial flooring and furniture moving. Lou also had experience in the commercial flooring industry, so they went back to what they knew and began building a service organization that primarily catered to furniture and flooring dealers.
Over time the company has grown and developed a reputation for handling technical projects, including occupied office carpet replacement done overnight. Eventually, clients wanted to work directly with Legacy Group, and a full range of carpet, flooring products, and office furniture were added to the product offering. Legacy Group has added trucks, cross-trained crews, taught them how to disconnect and reconnect computers, saving clients time, money, and frustration. Legacy Group has successfully performed this service for a large software developer in Redmond, WA, Starbucks, T-Mobile, FAA, Multiple Law Firms, and various other companies over the last 20 years in over 150,000 offices. Today the company staffs 60+ associates has a fleet of vehicles at headquarters and a fabulous showroom in downtown Seattle.
OUR CULTURE
We are customer-focused – big enough to handle any size project and small enough to care. As our customers grow, so do we. We are vigilant about profitable growth, giving back to our community, and being a workplace, our associates enjoy coming to each day. Our focus is to be the most responsive service-oriented company in our industry. We have built an incredible company, and we are proud of our associates who work diligently with a sense of ownership of our success. We believe in shining a light on our team to help them grow as individuals, along with us. We also have a lot of fun along the way. We are more than a company. To work at Legacy Group means being a part of a family.
“Leadership is not pushing aside others to be center stage. Leadership is often stepping aside and letting others shine.” – John Finch -President of Legacy Group, Inc.
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LEAD DESIGNER
EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma- Business Administration, Bellevue College- Interior Design
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PARTNER/PRESIDENT
EDUCATION: Vistage Executive Leadership Program-Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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PARTNER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR
EDUCATION: AA Transportation; AA Business Management
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Notary
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PERSONAL BIO: Karin has a beautiful daughter and two adorable grandchildren that keep her on her toes! She fills her free time with family on most weekends. When our PNW weather allows her to work in the yard or head out on a hike she takes advantage of the sunshine. She is always finding a way to give back to the community and volunteers at several local non-profits. She also looks good in a leather motorcycle jacket on the back of a bike. ;) |
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PARTNER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION: BS in Construction Management, Washington State University
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: CRISTA DBIA LEED
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HR & OFFICE MANAGER
EDUCATION:
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: SHRM-SCP
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Seattle Children’s Home www.seattlechildrenshome.org Navos www.navos.org Food Lifeline www.foodlifeline.org
PERSONAL BIO: She lives in the south end of Seattle and just completed a massive remodel. Her family loves to river raft, off-road, and camp all over the PNW. They are SCUBA certified and trying to rack up more dives around the world. She likes to travel as much as possible, craving new experiences and destinations. |
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from WSU
HONORS: WSU Honors, BOMA President's Award 2014
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Board - Volunteering at the Kirkland Downtown Assoc., Belden Club BOMA Membership Committee Chair for Five Years.
PERSONAL BIO: Married, with two step-children, 25 & 28 years old. I love salsa dancing, snowmobiling, skiing, boating, hiking, exercising, cooking, and meeting new people. |
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EDUCATION: BS Construction Management, Washington State University
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SCHEDULER & WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS MANAGER
EDUCATION: Associates Degree, Bellevue College
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PROJECT MANAGER- FLOORING
EDUCATION: backer shower systems, certified in the Lead Safety for Renovation Repair and Painting and certified installer of Forbo Marmoleum products.
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Volunteer at Salvation Army in the soup kitchens.
PERSONAL BIO: He has climbed Mt. Adams and gone skydiving twice. One of his hobbies is drag racing. |
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PROJECT COORDINATOR- FURNITURE
EDUCATION: AA Seattle Art Institute
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PROJECT COORDINATOR- FURNITURE
EDUCATION: Tahoma High School + 1 year abroad in Thailand
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FURNITURE DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGER
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PERSONAL BIO: husband, new baby, and cats, Spot and Kitty. |
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PROJECT MANAGER-FLOORING
EDUCATION: Certified Mohawk Master Craftsman Certified Forbo and Marmoleum Installer Certified Wedi Shower Systems
PERSONAL BIO: revolve around showing and breeding French Bulldogs, camping and hiking and being outdoors as much as possible. |
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WORKPLACE STRATEGIST
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CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Plymouth Housing- Promoter of Plymouth (PoP) Committee Member, Corporate Sponsorship Co-Chair
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PROJECT ENGINEER
EDUCATION: Pursuing BS in Project Management with Embry-Riddle
CIVIC ENVOLVEMENT: Served in the US Marine Corp
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PROJECT MANAGER
PERSONAL BIO: Chuck is a sports enthusiast, enjoys cooking, and spending time with friends and family. |
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EDUCATION: University of Washington, MPA
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ACCOUNT MANAGER
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree, Western Washington University
PERSONAL BIO: Madeline loves to cook, adventure with her pup, Remmy, garden, and spend time with family & friends. |
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PROJECT MANAGER + ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
EDUCATION: UW
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: The Forgotten Children's Fund
PERSONAL BIO: Married to David for 30 Years with 2 children. Andrew (29) and Tori (28). I love the outdoors- gardening, hiking, kayaking, skiing, hunting, and gathering from chanterelle mushrooms to spot shrimp. Spending time with family and friends laughing, playing cribbage, puzzles, and cooking is always precious to me. I enjoy relaxing with a good book and I go crazy for babies, can’t wait for grandkids. |
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FLOORING ESTIMATOR
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FURNITURE ADMIN
PERSONAL BIO: Alicia is married with four fur babies, three cats, and a dog. In her free time, she likes to play tennis or pickleball, paint and do crafts. She is a competitor at heart and loves anything competitive. Alicia is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys camping, fishing, short hikes, or walking with the dog. She is fortunate to have a large family and tries to spend as much time with them as possible. |
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SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale
PERSONAL BIO: Susan is married to her college sweetheart of 20+ years. They have two amazing kids who enjoy music and the outdoors. She loves baking, hiking, and spending time with her family.
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RECEPTIONIST & ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
EDUCATION: Zion Academy - Highschool PERSONAL BIO:
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EDUCATION: Education: High School
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BILLING ADMINISTRATOR
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, UW
PERSONAL BIO: Jolyn is married with 2 awesome kiddos, a little girl and a little boy. She loves packing up for an outdoor adventure in their side-by-side or on a family hike to explore the PNW. In her free time, you can find Jolyn learning to capture precious moments from behind the lens of her camera.
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FLOORING INSTALLER
BIO: David is dedicated to his work and takes great pride in completing each job with a high-Level of Craftsmanship. He is originally from El Salvador and has one son. In his free time, David enjoys spending one-on-one time with his son.
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BIO: Salome has 1 son and loves to play football with him and go to the park. |
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BIO: Rodney has 3 children, Remi, Taige, and Lucas. He loves to work on cars, home improvements, and playing with his kids. |
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LEAD FLOORING INSTALLER
BIO: Shawn enjoys fishing and bowling in his free time. He also has 16 years of flooring installation, the majority of those as a lead installer.
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LEADERSHIP
DARLENE JANDECKA

LEAD DESIGNER
EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma- Business Administration, Bellevue College- Interior Design
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JOHN FINCH

PARTNER/PRESIDENT
EDUCATION: Vistage Executive Leadership Program-Stanford University Graduate School of Business
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CHAE KIM

PARTNER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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KARIN TOBINSKI

SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR
EDUCATION: AA Transportation; AA Business Management
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Notary
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PERSONAL BIO: Karin has a beautiful daughter and two adorable grandchildren that keep her on her toes! She fills her free time with family on most weekends. When our PNW weather allows her to work in the yard or head out on a hike she takes advantage of the sunshine. She is always finding a way to give back to the community and volunteers at several local non-profits. She also looks good in a leather motorcycle jacket on the back of a bike. ;) |
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JOEL LANTHIER

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ROBB WALDBURGER

PARTNER/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION: BS in Construction Management, Washington State University
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: CRISTA DBIA LEED
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LOUIS LANTHIER

PARTNER/SALES MANAGER
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SISCILY ESPIRITO

HR & OFFICE MANAGER
EDUCATION:
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: SHRM-SCP
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Seattle Children’s Home www.seattlechildrenshome.org Navos www.navos.org Food Lifeline www.foodlifeline.org
PERSONAL BIO: She lives in the south end of Seattle and just completed a massive remodel. Her family loves to river raft, off-road, and camp all over the PNW. They are SCUBA certified and trying to rack up more dives around the world. She likes to travel as much as possible, craving new experiences and destinations. |
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ANDY WILZEN

DIRECTOR OF FLOORING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SALES & SUPPORT
BEVERLY GLASSEY

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from WSU
HONORS: WSU Honors, BOMA President's Award 2014
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Board - Volunteering at the Kirkland Downtown Assoc., Belden Club BOMA Membership Committee Chair for Five Years.
PERSONAL BIO: Married, with two step-children, 25 & 28 years old. I love salsa dancing, snowmobiling, skiing, boating, hiking, exercising, cooking, and meeting new people. |
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DANIEL BALDSCHUN

FIELD COORDINATOR
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CHRIS GROVE

SALES EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION: BS Construction Management, Washington State University
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DAVE SPANNAUS

SALES EXECUTIVE
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ED FORSMAN

SCHEDULER & WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS MANAGER
EDUCATION: Associates Degree, Bellevue College
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MIKE GUNNELL

PROJECT MANAGER- FLOORING
EDUCATION: backer shower systems, certified in the Lead Safety for Renovation Repair and Painting and certified installer of Forbo Marmoleum products.
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Volunteer at Salvation Army in the soup kitchens.
PERSONAL BIO: He has climbed Mt. Adams and gone skydiving twice. One of his hobbies is drag racing. |
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REBECCA BETTENCOURT

PROJECT COORDINATOR- FURNITURE
EDUCATION: AA Seattle Art Institute
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TYLER HAWKS

PROJECT COORDINATOR- FURNITURE
EDUCATION: Tahoma High School + 1 year abroad in Thailand
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RICK RICE

SALES/PROJECT MANAGER- FLOORING
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SARA HICKEY

FURNITURE DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGER
EDUCATION:
PERSONAL BIO: husband, new baby, and cats, Spot and Kitty. |
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TONY ARMENTA

PROJECT MANAGER-FLOORING
EDUCATION: Certified Mohawk Master Craftsman Certified Forbo and Marmoleum Installer Certified Wedi Shower Systems
PERSONAL BIO: revolve around showing and breeding French Bulldogs, camping and hiking and being outdoors as much as possible. |
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CHEREE SMITH

WORKPLACE STRATEGIST
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CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: Plymouth Housing- Promoter of Plymouth (PoP) Committee Member, Corporate Sponsorship Co-Chair
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COLLIN SHOFFSTALL

PROJECT ENGINEER
EDUCATION: Pursuing BS in Project Management with Embry-Riddle
CIVIC ENVOLVEMENT: Served in the US Marine Corp
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CHUCK BEGG

PROJECT MANAGER
PERSONAL BIO: Chuck is a sports enthusiast, enjoys cooking, and spending time with friends and family. |
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MICHAEL LANTHIER

SALES EXECUTIVE
EDUCATION: University of Washington, MPA
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MADELINE FINCH

ACCOUNT MANAGER
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree, Western Washington University
PERSONAL BIO: Madeline loves to cook, adventure with her pup, Remmy, garden, and spend time with family & friends. |
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MICHELLE KRAFT

PROJECT MANAGER + ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
EDUCATION: UW
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT: The Forgotten Children's Fund
PERSONAL BIO: Married to David for 30 Years with 2 children. Andrew (29) and Tori (28). I love the outdoors- gardening, hiking, kayaking, skiing, hunting, and gathering from chanterelle mushrooms to spot shrimp. Spending time with family and friends laughing, playing cribbage, puzzles, and cooking is always precious to me. I enjoy relaxing with a good book and I go crazy for babies, can’t wait for grandkids. |
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JODI JOHNSON

FLOORING ESTIMATOR
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ALICIA ISZLER

FURNITURE ADMIN
PERSONAL BIO: Alicia is married with four fur babies, three cats, and a dog. In her free time, she likes to play tennis or pickleball, paint and do crafts. She is a competitor at heart and loves anything competitive. Alicia is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys camping, fishing, short hikes, or walking with the dog. She is fortunate to have a large family and tries to spend as much time with them as possible. |
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OPERATIONS
SUSAN RICHEY

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale
PERSONAL BIO: Susan is married to her college sweetheart of 20+ years. They have two amazing kids who enjoy music and the outdoors. She loves baking, hiking, and spending time with her family.
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MIKALA LEOPOLD

RECEPTIONIST & ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
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LAWRENCE ESPINOZA

WAREHOUSE MANAGER
EDUCATION: Education: High School
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COURTNEY MRKVICKA

BUYER
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STEVE SCOTT

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DANIEL BROWN
WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT
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MAKAYLA BOYDSTON

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JOLYN SHARP

BILLING ADMINISTRATOR
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, UW
PERSONAL BIO: Jolyn is married with 2 awesome kiddos, a little girl and a little boy. She loves packing up for an outdoor adventure in their side-by-side or on a family hike to explore the PNW. In her free time, you can find Jolyn learning to capture precious moments from behind the lens of her camera.
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INSTALLERS
ALEKSANDER SUZDANETS

LEAD FLOORING INSTALLER
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ALIZAR KACHIYEV

DELIVERIES/MAINTENANCE/INSTALLER
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BAKHTIYER KACHIEV

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MICHAEL JONES

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DAVID URIAS

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ERNESTO HERNANDEZ

FLOORING INSTALLER
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KEVIN PEREZ

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DAVID ESCOBAR

FLOORING INSTALLER
BIO: David is dedicated to his work and takes great pride in completing each job with a high-Level of Craftsmanship. He is originally from El Salvador and has one son. In his free time, David enjoys spending one-on-one time with his son.
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SHABLEVSKIY

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RICHMAN MOSS

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NAZARII ROMANIUK

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ROMAN MOSS

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SALOME LOPEZ

FLOORING INSTALLER
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SERGEY KURKOV

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BRAD DIMAGGIO

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RODNEY MENDENHALL

LEAD FLOORING INSTALLER
BIO: Rodney has 3 children, Remi, Taige, and Lucas. He loves to work on cars, home improvements, and playing with his kids. |
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SHAWN BERTRAM

LEAD FLOORING INSTALLER
BIO: Shawn enjoys fishing and bowling in his free time. He also has 16 years of flooring installation, the majority of those as a lead installer.
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VASILIY KOTOK

FLOORING INSTALLER
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DANIEL GONZALEZ

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JOSE ANAYA

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