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25. Bryan Park Founder and CEO Footprints Floors HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO footprintsfloors.com After attending the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and serving on active duty, Bryan began installing wood floors in 2005. Based on the core values of integrity, duty, and leadership that were strengthened in the military, Bryan formed Footprints Floors in 2008. The company grew rapidly and is now one of Colorado's largest residential flooring companies with more than 40 employees, 120 subcontractors, and more than $8 million in annual revenue. In 2011, Bryan began franchising Footprints Floors, giving others the opportunity to become successful entrepreneurs by providing ethical and caring flooring services. Footprints Flooring now has 21 franchises. Bryan gives back to his professional community by serving on NWFA’s Contractor Steering Committee, and to his local community by donating to programs for disabled veterans, offering free or discounted materials and services when needed, and building sets for the local children's theatre production company.

26. Miguel Payano CEO The Hardwood Stop Inc.

27. Erick Manuel Pilier Owner and Operator Excellent Floors & Services SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND excellentfloorservices.com Having grown up in the business, wood flooring is all Erick knows. At 23, he is very passionate about learning and improving his skill set through training fromNWFA, NWFA University, his peers, and hands-on experience. He is an NWFA Certified Sander & Finisher, is Bona and Loba-Wakol trained, and has attended DuraSeal training. Erick’s commitment to his craft and to the industry extends beyond his own company, Excellent Floors & Services. A team player, Erick often shares his knowledge and expertise with local flooring professionals to help them succeed in their projects and businesses. Excellent Floors & Services supports the veteran community by offering military discount to customers throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. In addition, Erick has also donated complete flooring projects to local churches and low-income families.

SARASOTA, FLORIDA thehardwoodstop.com

Miguel started his career as an installer in 2004 after moving to Florida from the Dominican Republic where he worked as a Sales Manager. Unable to speak the language, he was hired as a carpet installer and later learned hardwood flooring installation. He also learned English in one year, and using his background in sales, foundedThe Hardwood Stop, providing installation services to customer, vendors, contractors and retailers, including Lumber Liquidators and Floor &Decor. Miguel is an NWFA CertifiedWood Flooring Professional with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. The Hardwood Stop was recognized byThe Hispanic Initiative Fund (DBA Prospera), the leading Hispanic nonprofit economic development organization in Florida, specializing in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs who wish to establish or expand a business. Miguel contributes to his community by mentoring other businesspeople in his local church as well contributing to an organization that trains local church pastors in leadership skills.

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