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4. James Berault Director of Sales Vision Wood/Oak Street Flooring NEW ORLEANS, LA

5. Fernando Candini Crew Chief RippnFinish KANSAS CITY, MO Fernando Candini has been with RippnFinish for nearly four years. There, he is the crew chief and is the team’s designated “I’ll figure it out” guy. No matter what situation is thrown at Candini, they say he can work his magic and make it happen. No job is too complex or snag too big for him. He never leaves his coworkers hanging and is their right-hand man. He is described as a blessing to the company, always serving as a reliable, motivated, and excellent craftsman to take care of all jobs. Candini assists people in his community in any way he can. A few examples of this include helping people build out their speaker systems on his days off or cooking delicious Brazilian food for everyone to enjoy. He is always up for getting people together because his true passions are food, music, and flooring.

6. Brandon Constantino VP/Partner Bridgebay Flooring HAYWARD, CA Starting in the hardwood flooring business in the warehouse and handling deliveries, Brandon Constantino is now known as a ‘Swiss Army knife’ around Bridgebay Flooring. His core focus today is on logistics, customer service, marketing, and sales. Those who nominated him said there is not a single job he cannot do around the office, noting he is fantastic at planning and developing new employees into leadership roles. Partnered with Oliver Barajas, he is credited with helping to grow the company into a powerhouse in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before this job, Constantino worked at Leadership Public Schools as an academic coach. He is an avid fisherman who also serves as an academic coach in his spare time. On weekends and after workdays, he teaches his younger coworkers how to fish and helps them as a leader and mentor in their personal lives. Bridgebay Flooring Inc. also has donated to reforestation projects across the United States.

James Berault began his career in the wood business more than a decade ago as head of product at Delta Millworks and is now director of sales for Vision Wood. In this role, he works closely with architects and designers to match clients with the correct flooring specifications for commercial spaces and residential projects. He values personal connections and the power of showing up, often visiting mills and manufacturers in person to understand better the processes behind the wood flooring he recommends. He also has engaged with NWFA for advanced training, ultimately becoming an NWFA Certified Installation Professional and Certified Sales Advisor. This process has deepened his technical knowledge through hands-on learning and while building relationships within the NWFA network. Berault recently founded Oak Street Flooring, an installation, sanding, and refinishing company that reflects his passion for craftsmanship and community. He also devotes time to the recovery community in New Orleans.

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