Hoping everyone is in a sunny disposition now that summer is here!
This is the OneBonitz newsletter, where you can stay up-to-date on Bonitz news and events from our different locations.
Welcome to our new hires!! We're so glad that you've started your Bonitz journey.
Danielle Cronkhite | Project Specialist
Aldrin Ngwa | Business Analyst
Dennis Mchugh | Project Manager
David Jaskiewicz | Project Manager
Joshua Boncosky | Business Development of Specialty Division
Renee Legare | Project Specialist
Rachel Remlinger | Human Resource Business Partner
Melanie LoPresti | Project Consultant
Matthew Magro | Product Specialist
Justin Henry | Project Consultant
Dustin Johnson | Project Manager
Jessica Jenkins | Project Specialist
Jorge Jaimes | HR Administrator
Lars Phelps | Project Consultant
Dillon Jackson | Project Manager
Bryce Hines | Estimator
Jimmy Walker | Estimator
Daniel Stanley | Project Manager
Cory Pederson | Project Manager
Cooper Tilley | Co-Op
Steve Bailey | Project Consultant
Kathryn Tollison | Project Specialist
Shakil Zaman | Sr Business Analyst
Aurelio Balderas Jr | Project Manager
Kyle Peters | Project Consultant
James Imbriano | Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence Analyst
Nicole Mendes | HRBP Learning & Development
Glenn Gray | Project Manager
Gregory Ellison | Design & Project Specialist
Grant Pippin | Jr. Project Manager
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Chris Passmore to Director Of Operations in the Winston Salem market. Chris joined the company 7 years ago and has advanced through our estimating and project management departments, where he has played a key role to the success and development of the Winston team.
Chris brings an infectious enthusiasm and team approach to Bonitz, and we are excited about his new role at the company. Over the next few months Chris will become responsible for the field operations, project managers, project specialists, and warehouse with a focus on the operational success in Winston Salem.
- William Huckaby
Safety Week Shenanigans
We take pride in keeping our people safe. Safety Week is an important time to take a minute to appreciate what safety in our field looks like, and why it matters. A big shout out to our Risk Managers: Kevin Aponte, Trevor Burgess (formerly), and soon to be Ben Galloway (starting in August) for making sure everyone gets home safe. The company-wide week included take home activities and a finale cookout at our different locations.
Safety & Smiles
Greenville, SC
Greenville ended their safety week with a fun finale cookout, including food, cornhole, and prizes for the take-home activity winners. Looks like a beautiful day for a cookout!!
Safety Cinco
Nashville, TN
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo Nashville style, it looks like this group ended their Safety Week on a high note. This awesome BBQ had at least 20 vendors with booths, plus designers and customers who joined in for the fun networking event! Good drinks, food, and awesome products to be viewed, no wonder it was a great turn out. Cheers, Nashville!
Plaid Nation
Charleston, SC
A great day spent with architects, designers, end users, GC’s & industry friends at RBC Heritage in Hilton Head. Many thanks to Pete for hosting Team Charleston!
Face to Face with Interface
Lagrange, GA
Associates from a few of our offices took a trip to visit and reconnect with our friends at Interface. The fun day included a plant tour, manufacturing process, design & product knowledge and team bonding. Shout out to the Interface team for being great hosts!
Pitch-side Perfection
Nashville, TN
The Bonitz Team was at the official opening of Geodis Stadium for the MLS Nashville Soccer Club. This is the largest soccer stadium in the United States. We love taking our customers to the stadium for a great time!
On the Green with Patcraft
Charlotte, NC
Bonitz was lucky to be invited to play in the annual IFMA golf tournament with our friends from Patcraft. Looks like they had an ace of a time!
Crossville Mill Tour
Crossville, TN
Garden State Tile hosted the architectural firm, Jumper Carter Sease and Bonitz Columbia at a Crossville Mill Tour in Tennessee. Looks like a fun night of strengthening bonds with other members in the industry!
NeoCon Rush
Chicago, IL
Every year a handful of brave Bonitz employee's dive into the hectic week that is NeoCon. Thousands of manufacturers, dealers, architects, designers, end-users, design organizations, and media gathered in Chicago for the 53rd annual NeoCon.
This year's agenda included the Starnet Specifier Seminar spent with industry colleagues learning about strategy, Starnet vendor product knowledge, and private showroom tours. A joint client dinner with Gerflor; they had designers from Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh, Greenville, Columbia, and Winston-Salem for a fabulous private dinner at Carmine’s on Rush.
It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with industry partners, and see all of the new innovative products hitting the market. Shout out to the Bonitz crew who proudly represented our company: Stephanie King (D&P Charlotte), Kristin Sullivan (D&P Columbia), Tanya Jones (Dir of Sales-Greenville), Karla Towe (Dir of Sales Charleston), Pete Larmore (CEO), Adam Stewart (MP Greenville), and Ben James (MP Specialties).
Bill Guandolo
We would like to take a moment to remember Bill Guandolo. Bill’s professional career was spent primarily in the textile industry working for several major flooring manufacturers, and most recently served as Regional Vice President with Tarkett. Bill was not just an industry partner, but a friend to many inside our company. The Design and Project Specialist team was lucky enough to spend some time with Bill at the Tarkett showroom this past April (photo above). Bill was an inspiration to many and will truly be missed.
Bonitz & Baseball
Columbia, SC
Brian Rucker of Bonitz Columbia shows that not only does he love being a Dad, but he loves being a part of the community of Columbia. As a baseball coach for his son’s team he was a part of an organization that is instilling the sports values to young children in our community and also coaching alongside many of the GC firms he works with day to day.
Starnet Award Winners
At Bonitz we strive to be leaders in our field. Congratulations to all Bonitz associates, our awesome vending partners & designers who contributed to completing these incredible award winning projects.
Electrolux NA HQ
Charlotte, NC
These beautiful shots are from the Electrolux NA HQ renovation. This exceptional space displays the rewards of the hard work that goes into a OneBonitz job: wood flooring, LVT, carpet tile, sound baffles and acoustical ceilings.
Bull Street Project
Columbia, SC
Our Charlotte location is supporting this job. They have created a clean and eye-catching exterior for this building.
Cherokee Casino
Cherokee, NC
Here are some fun project photos to share! Below is the Cherokee Casino, one of James Henninger's projects with raised flooring. Multi-tier and gaming floor areas. Photos courtesy of their dealer manager at ASM.
Virginia Tech Holden Hall
Blacksburg, VA
A great example of a OneBonitz project at Virginia Tech. This old building got a new sleek look with the help of one of our Bonitz teams. The installation included: hard tile, carpet, resilient, and terrazzo.
Lowes Corporate
Charlotte, NC
This beautiful space is the 3rd floor renovation of Lowe's corporate office in Charlotte, NC. An awesome example of what OneBonitz is all about. Carpet, sealed concrete, turf and ceiling tiles installed flawlessly.
Foster Falls
Max Meadows, VA
Renovations to this beautiful building in historic Foster Falls, New River Trail State Park.
Jacob Cornsilk Complex Community Building
Robbinsville, NC
Bonitz worked with Vannoy Construction's Asheville office on this beautiful project. ‘Eastern Band Cherokee Indians - Jacob Cornsilk Complex Community Building in Robbinsville, NC. The two-story, 45,000 sf facility is the new home for the community and recreation center, gymnasium, library, emergency services and health clinic which were previously all in separate buildings, but now live under one roof.’
Project Consultant: Kaired Worth | Project Manager: Timothy Sheperd
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
This fun colored flooring is sure to bring a cheerful atmosphere to the Children's medical floor. The Prisma Health children's 6th Floor was installed by Greenville in-house installers: Juan Monroy, Joaguin Ramirez, Andy Monroy and Avery Thomas. Looks great, team!
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Our workers and supervisors have been praised on the excellent work that they're doing at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. As one of the largest ceiling projects Bonitz has ever been a part of (a 300,000 square foot ceiling project) we are proud to share the progress that this team has achieved. There are 5 phases to the project, and they are currently on phase 2. They've been assisting in putting in a drywall skylight over the Queen's statue, and installing a ceiling grid.
Manufacturers: USG & Hunter Douglas
Charleston Library
Charleston, SC
Below is a photo of another awesome raised access flooring project located in Charleston, SC. It's great to see function and form come together so flawlessly. The library is open and being enjoyed by the public.
We have a few associates to congratulate on their new family additions!
Barry Lee Johnson
Born April 2022
8 lbs 14 oz
Congratulations to Steve Urick, a Charleston Sr. Estimator who welcomed a happy and healthy grandson to his family this April.
Jasper Sullivan Stafford
Born April 28th at 12:29pm
7 lbs 14 oz
20 inches long
Congratulations to Charleston Project Manager, Joshua Stafford on the precious new addition to his family!
Raegan Woods Rich
Born April 14 at 8:56am
7 lbs 2 oz
19 inches long
Congratulations to Charleston Project Manager, Jared Rich on welcoming your beautiful daughter to the world!
Lot's of Winston weddings this year! Cheers to you all on your upcoming nuptials.
Justin Clark just got married back in March
Hope Hart is getting married in August
Seth Higgins is getting married in November
Tyler Tirpak is getting married in November