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2018
Winners
Champion’s Circle
Meadowood, Napa Valley, CA April 14-17, 2019


What it takes to be a
Champion’s Circle winner:
The Vision to lead • The Heart to care • A Mission to fulfill The Courage to take risks • The Determination to succeed Respect for yourself and others
A Drive to be the best • Faith in yourself


2018
Winners
One-Year Winners
Peter Brock
Josh Brown
Logan Brown Rolando Candelaria Leyla Dunmore Cesar Gutierrez Justin Honeycutt Dina Johnson
Ron Jones
Chris Miear Becky Miller Rob Mumm George Munoz Glenn Murphy Josh Murrey Greg Placquet Kevin Pologruto Alba Rios
Bob Rossi
Darren Solt David Teitelbaum
Champion’s Circle
Johnny Viccione Chris Walker Michael Whitewolf
Two-Year Winner
Mark Bisson
Three-Year Winners
JP Melton Larry Quirk Kelly Tate
Four-Year Winners
Alex Franco Diaz Robert Hill
Seven-Year Winner
Carlos LopezLeon


EXECUTIVE
Hosts


Gerry Smith
CEO
Kevin Mof tt
EVP, Chief Retail Of cer
Janet Gray
VP, Retail Divisional
Brandon Kruger
VP, Retail Divisional
Jonathan Waugh
VP, Retail Divisional


2018
Winners
Champion’s Circle


Mark Bisson
Durant, Oklahoma | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 20
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 2
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
A love for what you do, and the people who work for you. The ability to inspire others around you to be better than they were yesterday. Standards that are uncompromising. A team that will run through walls for you, and a company that supports you!
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“We all can work, but together we win!”
Peter Brock
Chicago, Illinois | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 12
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Team work and dedication.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Josh Brown
Noblesville, Indiana | Furniture Retail Acct Mgr
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 3.5
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Dedication, persistence and a great team!
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“I just like winning.” - Tom Brady
Personal Info: Married to
LaDawn
Father of
Cade, Cassie
Personal Info: Married to
Ciera
Father of
Peter Jr., Peyton
Personal Info: Single
Father of
Garrison


Logan Brown
Estacada, Oregon | District Sales Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 7
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
To be a Champion Circle Winner, it takes a relentless effort
to WIN everyday. Setting your bar high, providing honest feedback and coaching to make better. Have a vision, share your vision, and hold your team accountable to deliver on the vision.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Success is not nal, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill
Rolando Candelaria
Camuy, Puerto Rico | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 7
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
A committed and empowered team.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“When you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.”
Personal Info: Married to
Meagan
Father of
Malia, Jadeiana, Colton
Personal Info: Married to
Judith Roman
Father of
Ninoshka, Rolando, Jancarlo


Leyla Dunmore
Midland City, Alabama | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 15
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
It takes a great team inside of a store. People that care to do a good job everyday and are open to face challenges everyday knowing that if they work together they will succeed.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“A negative mind will never give you a positive life.”
Alex Franco Diaz
Cidra, Puerto Rico | Sr. Regional Director
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 22
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 4
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Living company values to a high level and leading with example.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Being positive in dif cult moments is not being naive. It’s being a leader.”
Personal Info: Divorced
Mother of
Samir
Personal Info: Single
Father of
Lya


Cesar Gutierrez
Hemet, California | General Manager Trainer
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 14
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Dedication, determination and leadership are key skills needed to win and be in the Champion’s Circle. Being the leader of the team is not about your title or position; it’s about in uencing your team to make a greater impact for tomorrow’s future.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” - Vince Lombardi
Robert Hill
Pensacola, Florida | District Sales Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 29
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 4
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
The support of a great team.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Change is inevitable. Adapt.”
Justin Honeycutt
Milner, Georgia | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 21
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
To be a Champion’s Circle winner, it takes a great, well-trained and trusted team. As a leader, you cannot be personally involved in every transaction, but your values must be visible with every client interaction.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Your true success in life begins only when you make the commitment to become excellent at what you do.” - Brian Tracy
Personal Info: Married to
Brenda Velador
Father of
Cesar Gutierrez II
Personal Info: Married to
Kathi
Father of
John, Julie
Personal Info: Married to
Robyn
Father of
Kaitlyn, Hannah




Dina Johnson
Marysville, Washington | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 2
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Setting a game plan - determine where the store is currently performing and decide what level you want to take it. The work then becomes staying that course, walking that course everyday, and celebrating the wins along the way because that celebration drives the energy and excitement to take it to the next level.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right” - Henry Ford
Ron Jones
Canton, Georgia | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 5
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Determination. Effort. Perseverance. Humility.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“If everyone is thinking alike ... then someone isn’t thinking.”
Carlos LopezLeon
Corona, California | District Sales Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 22
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 7
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Develop strong teams underneath you that have the same passion, determination and dedication to win as you do. Always keep score! Recognize your team often. Always have your coaches hat on. Eliminate excuses. Start strong and nish strong!
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Winners do what Losers won’t.”
Personal Info: Divorced
Mother of
Laura, Junior, Anthony
Personal Info: Married to
Beverly
Father of
Clinton, Christopher
Personal Info: Married to
Elizabeth
Father of
Elisa, Angelina, Jenniva


JP Melton
Flower Mound, Texas | Sr. Regional Director
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 22
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 3
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Goal-oriented.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“There no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” - Colin Powell
Chris Miear
Radford, Virginia | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 11
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Taking care of your customers, both internal and external.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Life is 10 percent what happens and 90 percent of how I react to it.” - Charles Swindoll
Becky Miller
Monticello, Georgia | Business Pro
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 23
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
To be the “Best of the Best,” and going above and beyond what is expected of you.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
Personal Info: Married to
Erin
Father of
Hannah, Olivia, Kenedi, Allie
Personal Info: Married to
Roxanne
Father of
Abram, Ashley, Aaron, Amy
Personal Info: Divorced
Mother of
Brooke, J.R.


Rob Mumm
Highlands Ranch, Colorado | General Manager Trainer
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 24
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Setting goals, motivating/coaching the team, and leading by example. Refocusing and pursuing another course of action, if results are lacking.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Own It. Do It. Done.” by Unknown
George Munoz
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico | District Sales Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 7
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Consistency and great support from the team.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Make a client, not a sale.” - Katherine Barchetti
Personal Info:
Married to
Kelly
Personal Info: Married to
Myrna Perez
Father of
Jorge, Gustavo, Julian


Glenn Murphy
Costa Mesa, California | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 18
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Determination and teamwork.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“The key to success is to focus on the goal, not obstacles.”
Josh Murrey
Mans eld, Texas | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 1.7
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
A great team that you can depend on, and it’s just creating an environment in engaging customers with a positive selling culture.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“ I got this.”
Personal Info: Single
Personal Info: Married to
Katrina
Father of
Alessandra, Isabella


Greg Placquet
Quinton, Virginia | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 7
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
A family that will push through anything to meet the expectations of the leader. It is not enough to meet goals, but it is to destroy them and have fun in the process. Being second isn’t good enough. We must be rst.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain.”
Kevin Pologruto
Chatham, Illinois | General Manager Trainer
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 17
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Drive and dedication. You cannot allow yourself to become complacent. You need to always look for ways to drive your business and hire the best staff possible.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.” - Vince Lombardi
Larry Quirk
Macomb, Michigan | General Manager Trainer
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 23
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 3
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Dedication and commitment.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.”
Personal Info: Married to
Angelica
Father of
Selene, Luna
Personal Info:
Married to
Kelli
Personal Info: Married to
Shery Quirk
Father of
Jamie, Taylor


Alba Rios
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 1
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Move our company to a higher level in pro t.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“A goal is a dream with a date...” “Winners never quit, and those who give up, never win...”
Bob Rossi
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 23
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
One must approach every day with a very high level of passion and enthusiasm; be relentless in their pursuit to exceed all expectations; have an innate ability to inspire and motivate their team no matter the circumstance. Champion Winners
are able to keep the team engaged and informed. They empower the team and continuously foster a positive learning environment. Always show a great deal of appreciation, gratitude and empathy. Celebrate every chance you get!
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Success is when you teach someone else to do something better than you.”
Darren Solt
Spokane, Washington | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 3
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
An “Awesome Engaged Team” working for me and sharing the vision of success with them daily.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” - Charles Swindoll
Personal Info: In Relationship
Alma Rios
Mother of
Francisco, Frances
Personal Info: Married to
Jackie
Father of
Tyler, Kyle, Bryan
Personal Info: Married to
Renee
Father of
Justin, Ashley
Warrington, Pennsylvania | Gen Mgr - Dist Sales Cpt




Kelly Tate
Charlotte, North Carolina | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 19
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 3
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Commitment, dedication and a passion for excellence.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will all be judged on one thing: the result.” - Vince Lombardi
David Teitelbaum
Scottsdale, Arizona | District Sales Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 1
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Desire to do your best everyday and have a great team to support you.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will all be judged on one thing: the result.” - Vince Lombardi
Personal Info: Married to
Steve
Mother of
Nick, Emily
Personal Info:
Married to
Sarita


Johnny Viccione
Gibsonton, Florida | General Manager
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 19
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Building and developing a strong team that has a true passion for serving our clients.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.”
Personal Info: Married to
Kelley
Father of
Olivia


Chris Walker
Corona, California | Sr. Regional Director
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 23
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Commitment to excellence and drive to win!
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“Do or Do Not, there is no Try!”
Michael Whitewolf
Eustis, Florida | Business Pro
Number of years with Of ce Depot: 8
Years you have won Champion’s Circle: 1
What does it take to be a Champion’s Circle Winner?
Hard work, but work smart. Dedicated to providing high levels of customer service and being viewed as a consultant to their business.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.”
- Helen Keller
Personal Info: Married to
Kathryn
Father of
Ashley, Madison, Ryan
Personal Info: In Relationship
Jacqueline Boykin
Father of
Eddie, Anthony, Sara






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