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4. Anna-Marie Boyer Freight Coordinator/ Salesperson in Training Elite Floor Designs LLC VALDOSTA, GEORGIA

Anna-Marie graduated fromKennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Business in 2018 with a 3.6 GPA. Her goal was to work with her stepfather in his business, Elite Floor Designs. After graduation, she excelled as a freight coordinator. In this role, she learned how to speak with customers and sell products, and is currently pursuing new customers as a salesperson-in- training. Her next challenge is setting up and managing a booth at a wood flooring convention to show Elite Floor Design’s Heart Pine Floor. Her long-term goal is to take over the business when her step-father retires. On Memorial Day, Anna-Marie places American flags on graves of veterans. She has participated in local pageants and ridden in parades to support her town. Anna-Marie is a volunteer for her church’s Vacation Bible School. She has also supported runners in the local Hospice Half Marathon, cheering on participants.

6. Dony Buendia Owner DB Genesis Hardwood Flooring KENSINGTON, MARYLAND

Dony started his career in wood flooring as an assistant. As time went by, he fell in love with the work and put all his effort into improving his craft. He and his wife founded DB Genesis Hardwood Flooring in 2012. A second generation wood flooring professional, Dony enjoys his work, and loves educating others. The company consistently receives positive reviews from satisfied customers, which reassures Dony that they’re doing quality work. He strives to learn more in this constantly changing industry, to maintain a high standard of quality, and to preserve the environment. Dony continues to learn about new techniques, products, and ideas to achieve the best results for his customers. Dony is proud to be part of the wood flooring family and would like to leave his business as a legacy for children, to influence future generations to treasure and love wood as he does.

5. Mike Boyer

Director of Operations Apex Wood Floors Inc. LOMBARD, ILLINOIS

Mike Boyer has been with Apex Wood Floors for 20 years. He started as an installation helper and grew to become a capable second man on the crew. He was eventually promoted to become a reliable crew leader, then head installation team leader. Six years later, he was promoted again to the scheduling and operations portion of the

business. His superior attitude and willingness to learn led to another promotion to director of operations in summer 2019. Mike is a tremendous asset to Apex Wood Floors, a strong leader, an effective collaborator, and is always willing to lend a hand to help others.

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