Meet Our Team
The Hardwood Flooring Professionals
When you’re making an important investment like hardwood flooring, you need a team you can trust. Our crew at Barnum floors is made up of dedicated and certified professionals who have years of experience working on our team, and the education our employees receive is what sets us apart from other hardwood companies. Our team receives training from the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), among other distinguished flooring organizations. All full-time employees must complete the NWFA University courses within their first year, and our craftsmen undergo continuous training throughout their careers to stay on top of industry trends and best practices. We pride ourselves on giving customers the highest quality of service for their hardwood needs.
Gary
Owner
Years at Barnum
Floors: 28
Certifications:
- NWFA Craftsman degree
- NWFA Intermediate degree
- NWFA Unfinished Installation class completion
- NWFA Basic Sand & Finish class completion
- Bona Certified Craftsman
- Boa-Franc (Mirage) training
- NWFA-Certified Wood Flooring Sales Advisor
Kathy
Owner
Years at Barnum
Floors: 25
Certifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology & Psychology from the University of Minnesota – Duluth
- Past President – DSM Home Builder’s Association Women in Building
- Active member – Home Builder’s Association of Greater Des Moines
- Tour participant – Boa Franc – Mirage Hardwood Floors mill – Quebec Province, Canada
Austin
Sales & Service & Sanding Manager
Years at Barnum Floors: 25
Certifications:
- NWFA Basic Sand & Finish class completion
- Bona Certified Craftsman
- Rubio Sand & Finish training completion
- NWFA-Certified Wood Flooring Sales Advisor
Madison
Customer Service
Years at Barnum Floors: 2
Certifications:
- NWFA University Completion
- NWFA-Certified Wood Flooring Sales Advisor
Nicole
Office Manager
Years at Barnum Floors: 5
Certifications:
- NWFA University Completion
- NWFA-Certified Wood Flooring Sales Advisor
Nelson
Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 26
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
Armando
Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 23
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
Ernesto
Finisher/Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 14
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
- NWFA Basic Sand & Finish Class Completion
- NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish Class Completion
- Bona Certified Craftsman
- Rubio Monocoat Sand & Finish training completion
Samuel
Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 22
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
Genaro
Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 21
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
Brian
Finisher/Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 14
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
- Bona Certified Craftsman
Juan
Finisher
Years at Barnum Floors: 25
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
- Bona Certified Craftsman
Raul
Finisher
Years at Barnum Floors: 12
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
Jesus
Trim Carpenter
Years at Barnum Floors: 11
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
- NWFA Basic Install, Sand & Finish Class Completion
Danny
Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 2
Jovonni
Finisher
Years at Barnum Floors: 6
Certifications:
- NWFA University completion
- NWFA Basic Sand & Finish class completion
- NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish Class Completion
Nick
Finisher
Years at Barnum Floors: 5
Certifications:
- NWFA University Completion
- NWFA Basic Sand & Finish class completion
- NWFA Intermediate Sand & Finish Class Completion
Jordan
Trim Carpenter
Years at Barnum Floors: 7
Ian
Finisher
Years at Barnum Floors: 2
Juan Jr.
Finisher
Years at Barnum Floors: 5
Rodrigo
Installer
Years at Barnum Floors: 2
Rafael
Finisher
Years at Barnum Floors: 1