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4. Jason Brown Owner

With more than 15 years’ experience and a high-end client list that includes Baltimore Oriole Adam Jones and former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis, Jason Brown is known for his work with high-end builders in a five-county area surrounding Baltimore, Maryland. His passion for wood, quality workmanship, and exceptional customer service has been recognized by readers of Baltimore Magazine , garnering Jason BrownWood Floors four “Best of Baltimore” Awards in 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2017. Jason started Jason BrownWood Floors with just himself and a helper. Today, his team of nine craftsmen, supported by an administrative assistant, perform refinishing, waxing, and repairs, as well as creating and installing intricate borders and inlays with a wide range of hardwoods and softwoods, as well as exotic woods. The company has a showroom and is pursuing a distributorship to serve the Greater Baltimore area and Harford County. Jason supports his community by donating services to silent auctions and local charities.

Jason Brown Wood Floors BEL AIR, MARYLAND jasonbrownwoodfloors.com

6. Zack Clavin Strategic Product Manager Bona US AURORA, COLORADO bona.com Zack started in the warehouse at Bona US, and advanced through the company, spending several years as a member of the technology and training team. He was a Lead Trainer for the Bona Four- Day School and subsequently a Lead Trainer for the Bona Certified Craftsman Program. After several years in the training department, Zack transitioned to product management as a Field Applications Specialist, where he was integral in the testing and development of Bona's professional product line. Currently, he serves as a Strategic Product Manager for the entire Bona professional line. “Currently in his 14th year at Bona, Zack is a highly regarded member of the Bona family and the hardwood industry,” said his nominator. “He is well- respected among his peers within Bona, both locally and abroad. He remains in contact with the many contractors he has trained over the years, and they respect him as a voice of knowledge and expertise. Zack is there to answer questions, share his knowledge, or just talk about whatever – day or night, weekday or weekend.” Zack is a great support to the NWFA training community. Outside of the industry, he has actively supported St. Jude's Children's Hospital andThe Special Olympics.

5. Damian Bush Owner Select Floors Inc. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO selectfloorsnm.com

Damian began working for his father’s business, Select Floors Inc. of Albuquerque, NewMexico, 16 years ago after graduating from high school. He started out installing, sanding, and refinishing floors. Today, he and his brother Devin run the company. Damian serves as a Project Manager and Superintendent. He has networked extensively with fellow contractors to advance new ideas and techniques. Damian was the first Bona Certified Craftsman in NewMexico, as one of seven charter members instrumental in helping to develop the Bona Certified Craftsman program. He has worked closely with Bona on new product and machine development and testing. He has also been involved with NWFA training since 2002 and is a part of the Emerging Leaders Network. Damian enjoys educating clients on hardwood flooring choices and materials that are sustainably sourced and finished with durable, environmentally friendly products, leaving them with a long-term, value-added flooring choice. His commitment to quality above all else has provided opportunities for him to complete projects in six different states, including for local and national celebrity figures and historical sites. Damian’s nominator called him a “super hardworking family man and a great craftsman” who is involved in his church and giving back to the community.

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