Our members are our backbone, the heart and soul of our organization. Without the support of each and every one of you, from organizations to individuals, we couldn’t exist in our current capacity. The driving force behind WFCA is connection. Our community gives us the strength we need to fight for our members on Main Street and our industry in Washington D.C. Here is where we highlight many of the faces of our industry from our members, to our industry partners, to our staff, sharing pictures and information and connecting our community.
Would you like to be featured as one of the Faces of the Industry? Please click below and submit your information. If you know someone you would like to nominate, click below and share their name and contact information with us.
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
One of the main requirements of a good leader is the ability to adapt.Deb DeGraaf
Owner, DeGraaf InteriorsMember of the WFCA: 18+ Years
Three words to describe you: Faith, Family, CFI
I joined the WFCA because I am a certified installer. The WFCA has always partnered with CFI. What I love most about this industry is doing things with floors others say cannot be done. We have the ability to completely transform a home when we are finished.
What’s something about you that not many people know?
I have traveled many places in the world, but my absolute favorite was standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
How you treat your clients today will dictate how many you have tomorrow.Monte Hoover
President/Owner, Gillespies Abbey Carpet & FloorMember of the WFCA: 23 Years
A phrase that describes you: An Overachiever
I joined the WFCA for educaton and industry connections and information. What I love most about the work I do is how much I enjoy helping clients improve the health and beauty of their homes.
What’s something about you that not many people know?
As a catcher in baseball, my idol was Johnny Bench. So I named one of the bull cows I raised after Johnny Bench.
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
Do it right all the time! Customer services and treating your employees right has to be your number one priority.Chris Hubbell
CEO, Western CarpetMember of the WFCA: 20+ Years
Three words to describe you: Body, Mind, Spirit
I joined the WFCA because I knew that as one of the best flooring dealers in the state, I needed to be associated with the premier flooring association. What I love most about this industry is the feeling that we made someones dreams come true for their home.
What’s something about you that not many people know?
I love a great cigar.
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
Make your own path and know your numbers. Just be geniune and just be you!Typhannie Harker
CEO, Carpeting by Mike, Inc.Member of the WFCA: 5+ Years
Three words to describe you: Bubbly, Energetic, Friendly
I joined because I have always heard about the WFCA from my father and how important it was to be a member. He was absolutely correct! What I love most about the flooring industry is The Community! It is not about your neighboring coompetition, but about how we can all grow and succeed in this industry.
What’s something about you that not many people know?
When I was 19, I ran away with the circus for a year and traveled the U.S.
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
There are no flooring emergencies.Sam O’Krent
CEO/President O’Krent FloorsMember of the WFCA: 23+ Years
Three words to describe you: Trustworthy, Honest, Loyal
I joined the WFCA to be a part of the voice of our industry. What I love most about the flooring industry is that we have the ability to improve people’s lives by making their homes more beautiful.
What’s something about you that not many people know?
My childhood sweetheart became my partner in business and life. We went on our first date when we were 14 & 15 years old.
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
Milt Horn: Don’t ever get away from using your price list and keeping your product offering mean and lean.Steve Weisberg
President, Crest FlooringMember of the WFCA: 13+ Years
Three words to describe you: Body, Mind, Spirit
I joined the WFCA because I thought it was the right thing to do and it has been! What I love most about this industry: “You can check out anytime you’d like, but you can never leave.”
What’s something about you that not many people know?
I’ve been a pilot since 1978 and often fly from Allentown to Oakland to visit my son’s family.
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
Treat others as you wished to be treated. Value all relationships.Donny Phillips
Owner/Manager Commercial Sales, Atlanta Flooring Design CentersMember of the WFCA: 31 Years
Three words to describe you: Focused, Thoughtful, Funny
I joined the WFCA to network and have a voice in industry challenges. What I love most about this industry is viewing a flooring job completed well, enjoying employees, their accomplishments, and vendor relationships.
What’s something about you that not many people know?
My first warehouse in 1985 was a borrowed garage from a friend’s home!
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Best advice you have received from someone in the industry:
Always be willing to share the knowledge that you have gained from others.Bill Weise
National Technical Manager, Baseking, LLCMember of the WFCA: 8 Years
Three words to describe you: Caring, Helpful, Knowledgeable
I joined the WFCA to network with other key people in the industry. What I love most about this industry is working with installers and sales people to help and instruct them in proper installation procedures.
What’s something about you that not many people know?
I love to hunt and go deep sea fishing.
