1998 - 1998

In the Spring of 1998, two additional family members joined the ranks. Kathy Barnum, Al’s oldest daughter, left her job at Principal Financial Group and joined forces with Al in the office where they implemented payroll, job sheets, inventory, and benefits. Today she still manages the office and marketing efforts. Gary’s stepson, Austin Moore, also started in 1998. Austin grabbed hold of a sander and still represents Barnum Floors as the lead sander and finishing expert. By this time, Gary had moved almost exclusively to outside sales and managed a larger team of new employees in the field.