Hardwood Floors December 2019/January 2020

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13. Karolina Felich COO Allstate Flooring NEW YORK, NEW YORK

14. Travis Fritzel Owner/Operator Perennial Hardwood FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

15. Daniel Garcia- Glasscock Architect & Design Consultant Woodwright Hardwood Floor Company DALLAS, TEXAS A native Texan, Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree in interior

Karolina began her career in the flooring industry nine years ago as a receptionist, and worked her way to the Chief Operating Officer/Managing Partner position for Allstate Flooring. She wears many hats, frommanaging two boutique wood flooring showrooms, to estimates, managing floor installations at construction sites, and closing sales with architects, designers, and real estate developers. An MBA graduate, Karolina is actively involved in the local design, architectural, and construction communities, and seeks female equality in the construction field. Karolina was recently awarded the Ambassador of Women in Construction for driving Diversity and Inclusion across the U.S. Construction Industry by the National Association of Women in Construction. Karolina supports community centers in Staten Island to provide support, leadership, contributions, and services to local youth programs, community events, and the less fortunate. She shares her technical knowledge of the wood flooring industry by hosting events for industry professionals to obtain their CEU credits.

It may have begun as a college student trying to make some money on the side, but now at just 22 years old, Travis has grown his business so much that he employs five people. He constantly works on perfecting his trade by taking classes, and learning from his representatives and suppliers. He even inspired and trained his father and older brother to join the trade in their respective markets. Travis has built his business on expertise, honesty, and hard work. His customers praise Perennial Hardwood for being professional, courteous, and on-schedule with a sincere desire to deliver high- quality work at a fair price. Travis is not afraid to ask for advice and shares his knowledge with others, frequently posting tips on social media and sharing educational material with others. He’s also becoming well known in the area for giving advice on web design and special programs for this competitive industry.

merchandising/design with a minor in music performance. He is currently completing his master's in business. Due to his growing expertise in wood flooring, stairs, design and construction, he educates commercial architects and design teams about how to properly specify a wood floor in their projects. His work-related travels take him to more than 20 major U.S. markets a year, including Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle, Atlanta, and Miami where he promotes Woodwright’s custom products while assisting the architecture and design community in writing specifications that are in their clients’ best interests. Daniel is an avid supporter and former participant in DrumCorps International. He regularly volunteers with youth at his Dallas church. He also works with Habitat for Humanity and The Trevor Project. A competitive gamer in survival and fighting games, Daniel competes nationally and internationally with sponsored challengers.

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