Quality Wood Floors Team
Quality Wood Floors proudly brings you over 140 years of collective experience – We are excited to share that experience with you
Jesse Bauman | Owner | President of Sales
As a 3rd generation woodsman (cabinets to log cabins to floors), Jesse has been been in the flooring industry for 10 years
“I was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona. I grew up playing baseball and wrestling from when I was 5 years old until I turned 15, at which point I started making a series of poor life choices. Once I hit rock bottom, I joined Teen Challenge of Arizona a faith-based organization for substance abuse. As I was coming to the end of the program, I started doing door to door fundraising, at which point I met the owner of Quality Wood Floors. He was very authentic and genuine in wanting to help me and you could see he had such a big heart and love for people which made him a key instrument in changing my life. After finishing the program, I started working for a cabinet company that had to downgrade during 2009 due to the recession, at which point I joined the team at Quality Wood Floors being accustomed to wood, working in cabinetry. Within 5 years with the company I was promoted to Director of Sales and Operations. My story is a testament that Quality Wood Floors changes lives for the better.
I have been Happily married since 2012 with 3 great kids. I enjoy camping, hunting, and spending time with my family.”
Owner | President of Sales
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Paul Sweeten | Operations Manager
Paul brings you 5+ years Construction experience and 5 years warehouse management experience.
“I was born and raise in Northern Arizona and worked for my Dad’s landscaping company while in school. Once I was out of school I moved to the big city and worked general construction and welding until I became a Warehouse manager for a large Billboard company. I started a family and moved back to small town USA but the jobs there were not enough to support a family. I applied for many jobs in Phoenix and I choose Quality Wood Floors because of their Core Values and because they truly live out their mission statement. QWF is a team I wanted to be on.”
Operations Manager
Doug Keeble | Sales Rep
Doug brings you 35+ years of flooring industry experience
“I was born and raised in Florence Alabama. We moved to Mesa Az in 1985 and along with my dad and my brother Neal started Southwest Flooring Distributors. After 17 years we closed our family business and in 2002 I became the Sales Manager for Slater Distributing. After Slater closed in 2013 I joined the team at Quality Wood Floors and am proud to be part of something special that we are building here! I have been happily married for 43 years and have 2 fine sons! I enjoy watching sports, playing with my granddaughter and just chilling by the pool!!”
JR Stevens | Sales Rep
J.R. brings you his 35+ years experience in the flooring industry
“I was born in Carlsbad, NM. I moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1979 where I graduated high school, I attended the University of New Mexico, at the same time I started working part time for New Mexico Supply Co., an Armstrong Flooring Distributor, where I became warehouse foreman & eventually went into outside sales. In 2015, started with Quality Wood Floors, a growing & exciting company. I have 2 sons and 2 steps sons. I enjoy golfing, hunting & fishing.
I enjoy bringing my experience in flooring to my team and customers.”
New Mexico Territory Manager
Pierce Van Ardoy | Sales Rep
3+ year in Flooring Sales
“Retired chef who wandered his way out of the kitchen and onto the showroom floor 4 years ago. Fell in love with floors, and never looked back.” – Pierce
Arizona Sales Rep
Patti Ferrari | Sales Support
25 Years in Customer Service
“I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. My husband and I moved to Arizona in 2009, to get away from the cold and snow. I have 4 children and 3 grandchildren. We love to go boating and camping. I started working for Quality in 2017. I absolutely love working here. We are all one big happy family and care about everyone.”
Sales Support
Tammy Shultz | Customer Service
15 year in Customer Service
“I’m an Arizona native and I have 3 beautiful children who also live here in AZ with me. My family and I all love to fish and be outdoors. Yellowstone National Park is our annual vacation destination and we never miss going each year! I have worked at Quality Wood floors for a little over a year now, and I can say without a doubt that it is the best job I’ve ever had and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me at this company!”
Customer Service Rep
Felicia Brutiu | Finance Controller
24 Years in Finance
“I was born in Romania and immigrated to United States in 1990 with my husband and our son. We lived in California for 11 years before moving to Arizona for a somewhat calmer life. I have love and respect for this country and the opportunity to be part of it. I started with QWF in 2007 and since then I feel blessed working along wonderful people and close friends. I hope to continue growing with the company and serve it for more years to come.”
Finance Controller
Ligia Miclau | Accounting Assistant
10 Years in Finance (Banking & Accounting)
“Since moving to Arizona from Romania in 2016 I have been in love with this beautiful state and all it has to offer. I have been with Quality Wood Floors since October 2018 and I’m so grateful for the opportunity of working for a company that values quality and excellence, in a incredible and empowering environment. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2018 and I have been working in accounting and banking industry for 10 years. I have been married for 11 years and have a beautiful 8 year old daughter. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and shopping!”
Accounting Assistant
Retired
Previous Owner – George Braica
George handed over the reigns fully to Jesse Baumann at the beginning of 2022. He has since move on to help his father in his flooring business. George built the strong foundation that Quality Wood Floors Inc is grounded to. He will be always love and part of the Quality Wood Floors Family.