Hardwood Floors December 2019/January 2020

1. Todd Anstett Vice President Powernail Co. LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS

2. Flavia Baggio General Manager, Operations

3. Amanda Bartik Marketing Manager Loba-Wakol LLC

Indusparquet MIAMI, FLORIDA

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Amanda joined Loba-Wakol in 2015 as a customer service specialist who has worked tirelessly to build and expand the company’s customer service department. She has enthusiastically taken on many new responsibilities, including building the company’s online presence and U.S. marketing department, effectively connecting the company and its products to end-users – contractors. From handling the brands' social media accounts to scheduling and coordinating all distributor and contractor training sessions, and attending trade shows, Amanda approaches her work with fierce determination, enthusiasm, and creativity. Always going the extra mile to make sure clients get the care and support they need, Amanda is committed to building strong industry relationships. Amanda also volunteers at soup kitchens, donates her time for charity build projects, and mentors others to help them achieve their goals.

Todd Anstett has been with Powernail Company Inc. for more than 10 years, since graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Economics. Todd has applied for and been granted several patents for innovations in the wood flooring industry, including the adjustable fastener-driving tool support system and plural tapered fastener with a material receiving inward region. Todd regularly works with the technical departments of most major wood manufacturers to solve installation problems and develop new products for the industry’s changing needs. When he’s not taking on problems of the flooring industry, he’s helping his local community, including organizations like Habitat for Humanity.

In 2009, Indusparquet, a family-owned and operated exotic hardwood producer based in Brazil, needed someone to establish its U.S. business. Still in her 20s, Flavia Baggio moved to Miami from her native Brazil. Under her direction, the company grew. She gained the trust and loyalty of both employees and distributors who respected and admired her for her strong leadership. Flavia has served on NWFA committees and the board of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD). She is a frequent speaker and tireless advocate for environmental responsibility and sustainability. Flavia is also a shining example to young career women, often speaking to them about the importance of following their dreams, being persistent, and addressing challenges while staying true to their beliefs, principles, and values. Today, Flavia still runs Indusparquet-USA with the same determination and focus, despite becoming a first-time mother within the past year.

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