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38. HollyWilliams Marketing Manager Horizon Forest Products RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

40. KrisYoung Vice President Olde Wood Ltd. MAGNOLIA, OHIO

Holly has been a member of the Horizon Forest Products team for more than 14 years. As the company has grown, Holly has led the marketing team in modernizing the company’s web presence, automating daily systems, and keeping up with the growing marketing needs of each of Horizon Forest Products’

branches. Holly was named the Corporate Employee of the Year in 2010 and again in 2015. She is an active member at Southbridge Fellowship where she helps lead the youth ministry and conducts a weekly high school girls’ Bible study. She took a leave of absence fromwork a few years ago to travel to Madagascar, where she served on the Mercy Ship, helping those with little to no access to healthcare. She also serves as a volunteer and board member for Able to Serve, a faith-based nonprofit ministry that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to learn, grow, lead, and serve.

Kris has been with Olde Wood since the company began tearing down barns in the early days. Today, Kris develops new products and custom finishes, nurtures national and international relationships, manages acquisitions and mergers, and much more. As Olde Wood has grown over the past 20 years, Kris has been behind the scenes, also growing in knowledge and expertise through research, first-hand experience, and hard work. Most importantly, Kris enjoys the relationships with his colleagues at Olde Wood. Kris spends his spare time with his wife, Celesta, and their two beautiful daughters, Aislynn and Millie. They enjoy the outdoors and traveling and are very involved in the Living Water Church of Dalton, where Kris volunteers on the production team and actively supports worldwide Christian outreach programs. As a Crossfit Ambassador and a Level 1 Certified Crossfit Trainer, he inspires people to meet their fitness goals and live their best lives.

39. RyanWinkler Owner & Manager Lynden Interiors LYNDEN, WASHINGTON

Ryan started working in hardwood flooring in 2005 as an installation helper at Lynden Floor Design, now Lynden Interiors. He eventually became the company’s main sander and finisher and remained until 2009. From 2009 to 2017, he served as a firefighter. In 2014, Ryan got his contractor’s license and began

working with clients directly as well as subcontracting for shops installing hardwood and providing sanding and finishing under the company name Evergreen State Interiors. In 2016, he opened a small hardwood showroom in Lynden, Washington. In December of that year, the owner and founder of Lynden Interiors approached Ryan about taking over Lynden Interiors. Ryan accepted the challenge and became the official owner of Lynden Interiors on February 1, 2017. In this role, he offers complete design solutions for residential and commercial projects.

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