YOUR Preferred Flooring TEAM

I was born and raised in Grand Rapids Michigan. I love my city and that is why I chose to plant roots here at home. I started in the flooring industry Jan 7, 1998. Since then, I have learned so much about my craft and I will continue to learn as the years go on. Preferred Flooring was formed so that we could offer our unique views and skill set to our clients. We hope that one day we could become an essential staple in the Grand Rapids Community.
Hard work accompanied with great work ethic and an Entrepreneur mindset has lead me to where I am today. I look forward to getting an opportunity to work along side you to create great memories and the best flooring experience.

With over two decades of experience in the West Michigan flooring industry, my journey has been enriched by numerous certifications and extensive training, allowing me to delve deeply into the technical aspects of our field. Staying ahead of evolving technology remains a cornerstone of our approach, and I take great pride in not just advancing my own knowledge but also in fostering a culture of continuous learning within our team. This commitment ensures we maintain a team of highly skilled installation professionals, equipped with the expertise and trustworthiness to tackle any project that comes our way.

I have been in the flooring industry for over 12 years. Being a woman in an industry full of men has its challenges, but I like to see these challenges as opportunities. My great eye for detail and the pride I take in my craftsmanship has been my biggest attribute. When I’m not crafting you can find me spending time with my husband and three boys! We love sports and movie nights equally! I can’t wait to show you how we Set The Standard with your next installation!

I was born and raised in Boston, MA and been living in Michigan since the early 2000’s. Did a lot of different work and learned different trades, and put myself in a good mindset of that there is nothing that I can’t do. I love to feed the mind with new knowledge and information. I have 3 boys and married to the floor goddess that you all know Mrs. Crystal Sims! We push to succeed in life and look for the best guidance that we all can get from everyone. Been doing flooring for quite some time now and continue to keep pushing to elevate and have an open mind about the industry to gain a lot from it as it grows more. Looking forward to new growth.

I am 46 years old. I have been working in flooring for about 20 years. I am reliable, hardworking and like to have a positive attitude and work hard at what ever I do. I am a fun loving guy who likes to have fun and I love all things outdoors. Summertime is spent playing cornhole, softball, camping, having barbecues, spending time with my family and enjoying bonfires. I like to travel and love taking long roadtrips with family and friends.

Blythe California born and raised by a single dad, a jack of all trades who happened to be born in the 1930s. Have been blessed to be introduced to the flooring trade about 11 years ago now. I enjoy the artistic aesthetics and physical challenge of changing environments from start to finish. I strive daily to be as clever, strong and intuitive and to always be humble in my mistakes and successes for it is the result of the team as a whole. I enjoy being a part of the Preferred family and being around those who push me to meet the standard just by being a great mentor and example. The only thing I adore more than flooring is my doggo and wife who are my amazing home support system and have helped me be healthy, both mentally and physically, to face the challenges of everyday I'm blessed to face. I look forward to seeking and sharing knowledge as I grow in my field. Preferred has definitely given me the platform to do just that.

Eric Knight is my name, Flooring installation is my game. I have been installing floors since 1995 , so almost 30yrs in the business & in that time I’ve installed all types of flooring materials from Rubber to hardwood, vinyl,carpet & more! I love what I do, enjoy working here at preferred Flooring & hope I have another 20+ yrs in me to do it!

I've been doing flooring for 22 years and I hope I have another 20. I've done everything from residential to commercial. I don't see myself doing anything else, I work for Preferred Flooring which is a really really great company to work for.