Hardwood Floors December 2024/January 2025

18. Andrew Ledford Owner Ledford Sports Floors GLENPOOL, OK

19. John Leonard Owner Old Reliable Flooring LLC CINCINNATI, OH Since middle school, John Leonard has been working with his father, Kurt, and his grandfather (also named John Leonard) to continue the business, which started in 1941 with his great grandmother, Margaret Leonard. The standards of quality, fine craftsmanship, and customer dedication have been passed down from generation to generation. From homeowners to prominent architects and builders, Old Reliable Flooring is synonymous with quality work. Described as exemplifying career and family balance, Leonard works with and learns from his father, all while raising two young kids. He is an active volunteer with the Special Olympics, an organization close to his heart, as his wife, Brittany, works in special education. Leonard serves on his high school’s alumni board and is quick to offer career advice to young people interested in the trades, with an emphasis on hardwood flooring.

20. Eli McCullen Foreman/Crew Lead McCullen's Custom Wood Floors DUNN, NC

Andrew Ledford started his career at Praters Flooring and opened his company, Ledford Sports Floors, in 2017. His company’s primary focus is sanding, staining, and painting gymnasium floors. In the past seven years, he has built an impressive client list, completing sports floors for the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Notre Dame, the University of Florida, West Virginia University, and Creighton University. Ledford provides his services for free to underprivileged schools and communities around the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area. He donates money and time to various local organizations and is described as always being willing to share his knowledge to help anyone in the flooring industry who needs direction or assistance on a project. He and his wife have supported their kids’ band and athletic programs at school. Their favorite hobby is golf, and the couple participates in First Tee Tulsa and other local charity tournaments.

Eli McCullen has worked full-time with McCullen’s Custom Wood Floors for 12 years. However, as is often the case with a family business, he notes he’s been working part-time there pretty much his whole life. In his current role, McCullen takes the lead on handling estimates and is described as doing an excellent job communicating with customers about their needs and wants, offering various options for their projects. He orders all the materials and plays a lead role in the installation and refinishing crews. He has a passion for custom design, especially for including something in the foyer of a home to catch the eye. McCullen has exceptionally high standards for the future of his father’s business. He and his wife are very active members of their church and contribute to local youth sports programs.

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