With deep experience in our industry, our region, our product lines and our market segments, Larry Hooper prides himself and the company on their service level to the customer. Larry began his career in the commercial flooring industry in 1998 with J&J Flooring Group in Philadelphia. After a few years, Larry relocated home to Maryland to team up with Scott Goldman and they were top producers for the company’s MD/DC/North Virginia territory from 2002-2010. A graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s College with a B.S. in Business and Finance. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife and daughter. He enjoys snow skiing, fishing, golfing and the outdoors.
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A focused team—a depth of experience. Division 9 has a team of commercial flooring experts ready to answer your questions and assist with your needs. We deliver the best mix of flooring for your design, your clients’ budgets, and your project’s time frame. Professional and organized, we furnish the image you want, within the budget you have, in the time you don’t—elegant, affordable, and efficient.
Division 9 Team
Larry Hooper
Scott Goldman
Scott has 20 years experience all aspects of the commercial flooring industry. Before co-founding Division 9 Associates in 2010, he spent 15 years with the commercial carpet manufacturer J&J Flooring Group where he ran territories in Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and many national accounts. In his current role, Scott partners with architects, designers, facility managers and developers to create the right look, with the right product—within budget. No matter what the market segment, Scott understands the ever-changing needs for corporate space, senior living, multifamily projects and more. Scott lives in Annapolis, Maryland with his wife and children. He is an avid cycling enthusiast and loves to travel.
Gabi Jones
Gabi is the Director of Operations at Division 9. Gabi resides in Silver Spring, MD with her husband and dog, Bodie. She graduated from the University of Baltimore, where she studied real estate and economic development. As a student, Gabi worked at Division 9 Associates as the sample coordinator. Before rejoining the Division 9 team, Gabi worked for two years in Bethesda as CBRE’s office coordinator. Gabi brings a customer-service-oriented attitude and passion for the design industry to our team. In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, and watching the Bachelor.
Colleen Palm
Colleen grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia but now calls the DC area home. She graduated from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. She has 10 years of experience of sales and operations in the executive office industry. As the showroom manager, she assists the sales team with quoting pricing to flooring dealers, coordinating samples requests for architects and designers, and managing social media. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, running, cycling, wine tasting, but mostly spending time her husband, two sons, and their crazy but loving French Bulldog, Biscuit!
Tom Rockwell
Tom joins Division 9 with over 20 years in the manufacturing and wholesale commercial flooring industry. He has a wealth of experience in business development, project management and customer service and has worked with multiple product lines covering Virginia and the entire the East Coast. He is excited to be based again in Virginia and working with a talentedand experienced team at Division 9. Tom and his wife, Sue, reside in Richmond, have three children, two grown girls and a teenage son. Tom enjoys watching his son’s lacrosse games, listening to the Beatles,working in the yard and walking his dog, Moose. He is fan of local and Boston sports teams too!
Mike Keefer
Mike comes to Division 9 Associates with a Degree from University of Maryland and a combination experience of Flooring, Brand Management and Sales. He then spent his mid 20’s working at a Start-up brewery as the Sales Representative along with Tap House Manager. Mike moved back to Baltimore where he began working at Contract Carpet Solutions in Beltsville Maryland, where he gained valuable experience as a Commercial Contractor. After gaining ample experience Mike earned an opportunity to get back into selling products again at Floor & Décor, after which he joined Division 9 Associates. He currently resides in Annapolis and in his free time he enjoys taking hikes with his dog, concerts, sporting events and spending time with family.
Brent Haberkam
Brent joins the Division 9 team as an account manager covering the state of Maryland. For the past 5+ years he has been working in the commercial interiors industry as a manufacturer representative for furniture, demountable walls, and commercial flooring. Prior to joining the commercial industry, Brent has 16 years experience of business development and project management experience in the design/build custom sign & digital display industry. Brent graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Design & Visual Communication. He lives in Bel Air, MD with his wife Katie and their two children, Charlotte and Henry.
Monika Burzy
Monika brings a wealth of expertise to her role, with a rich background spanning 14 years in commercial interior design, sales, and project management. Her career began as an interior designer, where she honed her skills in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. She then advanced to work with a larger furniture dealer, gaining invaluable experience in client relationships and sales.
A graduate of Marymount University, Monika places a high value on client relationships and their overall experience. She is dedicated to understanding her clients’ needs and always strives to find the best solutions to meet their unique requirements. Monika’s commitment to excellence and her passion for creating exceptional interior environments make her an invaluable asset in the commercial interiors industry.
Residing in Old Town Alexandria, Monika loves practicing yoga and embraces a healthy lifestyle. Her dedication to wellness complements her professional ethos, making her a well-rounded and dynamic professional.
Brianna Rickman
Brianna is the newest addition to the Division 9 Associates team. She grew up in the upper region of South Carolina, but has called the DMV her home for the past 13 years. Before joining, she worked with the Library of Congress for over 7 years right out of high school. There she worked under the Copyright Section where she assisted in enhancing their record tracking systems and acted as customer service support. Taking on the role of one of our Sales Support Specialists, she is eager to lend her adaptive clerical and logistical skills to the team and expand her knowledge of the flooring industry. She get joy from spending quality time with her daughter and fiancé and making memories with her family by going to the movies and trying new food places!
Testimonials
“I first had the pleasure of meeting Scott Goldman, fresh out of college, as an intern designer in the mid 90’s. He was a sales representative for a flooring manufacturer and knowing my limited knowledge, his sales appointments with me were not merely about the newest and the greatest products but educational sessions that allowed for my professional growth. It was clear to me that I was not just another sales appointment. Throughout the years that ensued and since the inception of Division 9 in 2010, Scott’s ability to deliver on all aspects of the design process has been instrumental on the success of multiple projects.
We have completed multiple projects together, ranging from corporate office interiors, multi-family housing, senior living to government facilities. He has been instrumental from inception to installation and most importantly, follow ups after completion.
Division 9 is consistently evolving the way we think of the flooring industry by providing innovative solutions while staying relative to all current and future trends.”
“I love Division 9’s product lines and we always get timely attention from our local representative in Richmond. So many over at Division 9 work hard to make strong connections with our designers and go the extra mile to meet in person with little notice to offer great service with regard to flooring options, pricing, leadtimes, as well as prompt follow up. Thanks for being a great resource!“
“More than a traditional product line representative, Larry and Div9, are our partners every step of the way. D9 keeps us up to date on trends, manufacturing processes and every thing we need to know before we specify a product. Larry and his team provide superb customer service and clearly maintaining and building relationships ahead of sales. Every team member in my firm is valuable to D9 and is treated as such. From junior staff to ownership, D9, is there for us often before we know we need them. For over 15 years Larry has been a trusted friend in the industry. Consistent and reliable, I couldn’t ask for a better friend. Oh Yeah, and they also sell the most amazing flooring and flooring related products.”
“As an interior designer and flooring specifier, I have consistently turned to Division 9 Associates for all my flooring needs. They are the most knowledgeable, responsive and dedicated group I have worked with in the DC area. D9’s continued dedication to customer satisfaction is unprecedented. I am comforted and delighted to specify the manufactures represented by D9, as I know D9’s industry knowledge, expertise in the market and dedication to perfection — whether budget, design, fabrication or installation — is paramount.”
“In our fast-paced commercial real estate design industry, product manufacturers continually innovate and expand their brands, so it is vital to the success of our design practice that representatives provide us with accurate and timely information on product performance, budgets, and availability—in effect, our representative becomes an extension of the design team. For more than 10 years, Division 9 has been one of our most informed and experienced representatives on all matters pertaining to commercial flooring. Regardless of the project size, Larry and his team have consistently provided valuable advice and guidance and a committed level of service. We are proud to consider Division 9 as one of our valued design partners.”
“I have had the opportunity and sincere pleasure of doing business with Division 9 Associates for the last 10 ten years. Whether it is a base building project, common area renovation or large tenant build-out the products that Division 9 represent always seem to be the right solution for the project and fit the budget. Division 9 Associates acutely understand the commercial real estate business and how to work with a company such as MRP Realty. As a company, we tend to operate at a very fast pace and our demands require immediate response and attention to detail. Division 9 Associates has never let us, our partners nor a tenant customer down and for that reason we have established them as MRP Realty’s flooring standard in all of our properties.”
“It is very rare to find manufacturers’ representatives who truly understand the way designers work. For the past 12 years, no one has demonstrated that understanding better than the principals of Division 9 Associates. Whether it is helping to develop custom carpets or pulling strings to get orders to ship a week early, service is always their number one priority. They understand the importance of getting us prompt answers, pricing, and lead times. It is not uncommon to discuss a project with them in the morning and get samples hand-delivered the same afternoon. Division 9 has become a key partner in helping us provide beautiful flooring solutions and, most importantly, keeping our clients happy.”
“I have worked with the principals of Division 9 for over 10 years. They do not just represent some of the finest flooring products on the market—they are flooring problem solvers. On a 150,000 sf project, a client looked at hundreds of carpets before deciding, but when the budgets were updated, something had to be cut. I turned to Larry Hooper. I showed him the client’s choice and told him to find something similar, of equal quality, for less, fast. He had the sample in my hand a week later, the client approved it, and we did not have to compromise our design. Never hesitate to ask Division 9 for a sample to fit a specific need—they will work tirelessly to find it within the tightest time frames, always staying within your budget parameters!”
Division 9 Showroom
1156 15th St., NW, Suite 603
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-367-0842 Main
info@Division9Associates.com
Division 9 Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 6808
Annapolis, MD 21401
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