Spartan’s National Sales Meeting 2025

Last week, we traveled to Maryland for our Annual National Sales Meeting 2025, and Awards Gala. Read on for a recap of our top goals and shoutouts to those who consistently break molds.

Since Spartan’s inception in 2007, we’ve worked hard to maintain the positive company culture to which we attribute so much of our success. Now, nearly 18 years later, we stand as a national company spanning 48 states and employing over 250 team members, but the determination to keep our culture remains unwavering. It’s trips like these that remind us who we are as a whole, showcase the ever-growing number of people we can lean on for support, and energize us all to continue the grind.

EDUCATION: Informative breakout sessions lead by our peers.
SERVICE: Leaders in healthcare design Susan Suhar, Design Principal at HDR, and Erika Turckes, Assistant Director of Interiors and Architectural Design at University of Chicago Medicine, gave meaningful insight at our Fireside Chat led by Mike Blasek.
FUTURE: Spartan leaders Joe Blodgett, Mike Blasek, and Keith Lacognata spoke on where we’ve been and how far we can go when we work together.
PERSPECTIVE: Jacky Daly‘s Sales Workshop left our team energized and motivated.

Erika Turckes and Susan Suhar (virtually) join Spartan Surfaces for a Fireside Chat about healthcare design and product needs, hosted by Spartan VP of Sales Mike Blasek.

Spartan Jacket Ceremony

The Annual Spartan Jacket Ceremony honors the Spartans who, with hard work and determination, repeatedly delivered outstanding results and surpassed expectations. These individuals embody true dedication, fueling Spartan’s success and giving us every reason to celebrate.

Southeast Director Jake Clary and Carolina rep JR Foster pose in their Spartan jackets.

First Time Winners:
Bob Chambers
Kyle Keating
Anthony Ferrante
Scott Cucci
Rocky Tramonte
Hannah Verschoore
JR Foster

A Night to Remember

The event kicked off with a heartfelt speech highlighting Spartan’s journey. From its early days to becoming a disruptor in the flooring industry, Spartan has always been about challenging the status quo.

The evening also celebrated our culture of collaboration and innovation. With awards recognizing team members who went above and beyond, the night was a testament to the shared commitment that drives Spartan forward.

Spartan’s 2025 Award Winners

This year’s awards honored individuals whose dedication, creativity, and grit have made a lasting impact on the Spartan family. Here are the National Sales Meeting 2025 award winners:

We Over Me Award

One of the most important awards of the night, the We Over Me Award, recognizes those who embody Spartan’s spirit of teamwork. Putting collective success above individual achievements.

Winner: Ken Mann

Teammate of the Year Award

The Spartan family’s ability to cooperate so seamlessly is part of the “secret sauce” that makes us, us. The Teammate of the Year Award takes this a step further by celebrating exceptional collaboration and unwavering support for your colleagues.

Winner: Ellen Stasi

Innovator of the Year Award

Without new and fresh ideas, a company gets stale, a process gets tired, or a once-promising system gets replaced. This coveted award honors forward-thinking ideas aimed towards propelling Spartan to new heights.

Winner: Chris Mason

Actor of the Year Award

They say Content is King, but who is Spartan royalty when it comes to being the face of our content? The Actor of The Year award acknowledges those who stand out through their contributions to Spartan’s creative marketing efforts.

Winner: Connor LaPlante

Rookie of the Year Award

Some Spartans hit the ground running, exceeding all expectations from day one. This award celebrates first-year employees who have not only embraced the “We over Me” philosophy but also significantly contributed to Spartans’ mission.

Winner: Andrew Tredinnick

Rocky Balboa Award

This award isn’t about how hard you can hit, it’s about “how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” The Rocky Balboa Award recognizes those Spartans who have demonstrated extraordinary resilience and strength in the face of adversity.

Winner: Anthony Ferrante

Grit and Grind Award

The Grit and Grind Award honors the individual who embodies relentless determination and unstoppable perseverance. This award celebrates their unwavering belief in themselves and their passion for pushing through challenges, making the seemingly impossible possible.

Winner: Hannah Verschoore

The Double D Award

The Double D Award stands for Dedication and Dependability. These two traits are what our winners are all about! They’re the ones who always have our backs, working behind the scenes to make sure everything runs like clockwork. Spartan hits our goals because of their commitment and “whatever it takes” attitude.

Winners: LeeAnn Hoerr, Lexi Wright

Mentor Award

We all have that one person who made a difference in our lives, someone who had our backs, listened to our ideas, and lifted us up when things got rough. The Mentor Award is for that person who showed up, shared their wisdom, and helped their fellow Spartans crush their goals.

Winner: Jake Clary

Rising Star Award

Ambition. Drive. A hunger to be the best. The Rising Star Award recognizes that individual who sets their sights on the top and relentlessly pursues excellence, inspiring us all with their unwavering commitment to growth.

Winner: Mike Wilson

Sales Support Person of the Year

Behind every successful team is a driving force keeping things running smoothly. This award celebrates the individual who consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional support, ensuring Spartans operations run like a well-oiled machine.

Winner: Aimee Harris

MVP Top Salesperson of the Year Award

They say sales is an art form, and this person is a true masterpiece. This award recognizes the top-performing salesperson who not only exceeded expectations but redefined what’s possible, achieving outstanding results in 2024.

Winner: Doug Fulmer

Ring of Honor Award

CFO Adam Gable joins Spartan’s Ring of Honor

Legends aren’t born, they’re made. The Ring of Honor Award inducts an exceptional individual into Spartan’s Hall of Fame, forever recognizing their remarkable contributions and enduring legacy.

Winner: Adam Gable

The Spartan Difference

Spartan Marketing’s Meredith Powell and Katie Nuce

Throughout the night, speakers emphasized the importance of Spartan culture. Award winners shared the sentiment that Spartan feels less like a workplace and more like a family. Whether it’s a pat on the back, a word of encouragement, or a helping hand, the “We Over Me” mindset remains at the heart of everything Spartan stands for.

As one award winner put it, “What an unbelievable thing it is to love your job, to get up every day and really like what you do. It’s because of you… every single one of you.”

With Salesmaster and Great Northern unifying under Spartan Surfaces, the team is more excited than ever for what lies ahead. As one Spartan puts it, “We’re just getting started. This is really the beginning of what we’re getting ready to do.”

Here’s to another year of breaking barriers in flooring, achieving greatness, and building a stronger Spartan family.

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ABOUT SPARTAN

Spartan Surfaces is a specialty flooring supplier headquartered in Bel Air, MD. Employing over 250 team members, Spartan prides itself on taking a human-centered approach to business. We put people at the forefront of everything we do – our clients, our suppliers, our communities, our team, and our families. Spartan holds warehousing and offices in Maryland, Minnesota, and Upstate New York with showrooms in D.C., New York City, and Chicago. Its geography spans the contiguous United States with continued expansion on the horizon. We are great people dedicated to great products, great families, great friendships, and great happiness. Whatever you’re working on, we’ve got you covered!