Our Team

After immigrating to the United States in the early 90s in pursuit of the American Dream, Winston earned his MBA which sparked his entrepreneurial spirit. He has always had a healthy obsession with product development and keeping up with the technical side of flooring trends which serves as the main driving force behind many of our most successful product lines. When he is forced to take time away from work, he enjoys fishing and has a genuine love for preparing authentic Chinese cuisine for his grandchildren.

Andrew joined his family business in 2011 to help his father develop the technology side of the business. He believes the flooring business, like all businesses, will be affected tremendously by eCommerce and is always looking to adapt to the ever changing landscape. He believes in melding the traditional hardwood flooring industry with the ever changing advances in technology to give people a way to discover their version of the perfect floor. After work you’ll find him shooting hoops at the local park or planning his next adventure.

After obtaining her degree in computer information management, Mandy quickly established herself as the glue that holds everything together. She is involved in all aspects of the business including product design and custom orders. She also has a knack for fixing things around the office. On the weekends you'll find her at a yoga studio or binge-watching the latest hit TV shows. As a wife and mother of two, she can really relate to many clients when it comes to finding the perfect floor for a busy family.

Joe joined the Unique Wood Floors team in 2014 where he was introduced to the hardwood flooring industry. He always had a knack for figuring out how things worked and was quickly recognized by his peers in the National Wood Flooring Association and earned his certificate in continuing education to becoming a Certified Wood Flooring Advisor. Joe's natural interest in computers has given him an edge in the more traditional hardwood flooring industry, he believes in using all the resources available in finding the perfect floor for his clients. Joe has cleared his calendar for every Sunday for the rest of the year to support his hometown Minnesota Vikings, Skol!

Jim is the definition of old school cool. He does all his measurements to scale on graph paper because it’s how his father did it. Having been in the flooring business for over 20 years and firmly believes that exceptional results come from detailed planning. Although he specializes in floors, Jim will give you his 2 cents about everything construction related. Catch him on his day off and you’ll find him at the hockey rink or perfecting his next steak masterpiece on the grill.

Mary has always had a passion for making spaces beautiful ever since grade school by helping teachers and her family with design projects. She enjoys the challenge of working with many options and unique personal styles. It's no surprise she eventually obtained her BA in Interior Design. Before that Mary spent 5 years with the US Navy which helped her establish an unparalleled work ethic and allowed her to travel the world to draw more inspiration for different artistic styles. After work she likes to kick her feet up and relax, she's kind of a nerd and loves to fight virtual monsters alongside her soulmate.

Christian started working at Unique in 2017 and has really enjoyed learning all the different aspects of the flooring business. He has a passion to help others and takes pride in providing the best solutions possible for our customers. He has obtained from the National Wood Flooring Association their Certified Sales Advisor certificate. This certification allows him to inform and give vital information to his customers that relate to everything in the flooring world. His goal is to provide a top-notch experience for his customers through customer care, service, and knowledge. He lives in Eden Prairie where he loves the outdoors and likes to keep an active lifestyle with his wife and children.

Michael has been in the flooring world since 2017. Sales and service is something Michael has always been passionate about. He will be just as excited as you are to help you pick out the flooring of your dreams. When Michael isn't working you can find him listening to his favorite music while fishing the best lakes and rivers Minnesota has to offer.

In his earlier career, Alex obtained his values for dedication and work ethic though through lessons he learned in the Army. Later in life, he found his passion for customer service in the electronics retail arena where he was promoted to sales manager. In 2006, Alex started his journey in the floor covering industry as a territory representative for the softer side of flooring (carpet). This experience gave him great insight into many areas of the flooring world from manufacturing to retail. He trained retail sales associates on current flooring trends and new product introductions. In 2016 he took a slight change in his career and started representing hardwood manufacturers. Although the products have changed, his passion for customer service and finding the best solution for his customer did not. In the Summer, you will find him attempting his challenge his own fate while participating in triathlons and other outdoor activities.