Originally
from Mississippi, Harold Higginbottom's flooring career and eventual
company ownership began with an on-the-spot hiring from a carpet
store owner who asked him to assist on an up-coming installation
job in Ill. Quickly learning the trade, it wasn't long before
Harold began taking jobs on his own while working with a wide variety
of textiles, woods, laminates. Soon after, he became employed
with highly skilled Armenian flooring company owner who easily recognized
Harold's talent and dedication to learning as much as he could about
the wood and carpet flooring trade.
"We covered up more wood floors than we laid" states Harold.
Carpets were at that time extremely popular. With Harold's
excellent reputation, many came to know him for his highly skilled
installation and wood craftsmanship work.
Moving to California in 79, Harold continued in
the carpeting industry through his employment for Sears &Roebuck.
While there his installation jobs spanned from Santa Rosa, to Marin
to San Francisco installing for major retailers like Macys, Emporium
Capwells and other Sears locations. Eventually settling
in Morgan Hill in 88, Harold went to work for local carpeting dealer,
then went on to open and operate his own location in 92. Over
the years, Higginbottom Flooring Co. has become known for their
excellence in product knowledge, superb customer service and quality
work. Building his business on referrals alone, the Higginbottom
name has become synonymous with top quality work all the way around!
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I help out wherever I can" comfortably states Steve
Higginbottom, son of store owner, Harold Higginbottom.
One quickly grows confident that Steve is one who
can be trusted to handle all aspects of flooring needs and concerns.
Having worked in his father's store since the age of 19, and been
exposed to and experienced in all aspects of the flooring industry,
Steve quickly established himself as a licensed flooring contractor.
He soon advanced working on new-housing developments laying
down floors, vinyl and carpet, and when necessary finishing
his tasks at the impressive rate of one house per day. His
entrepreneurial talents became even more evident as he hired staff
creating his own floor sub- contracting business. Returning
once again to his father's store, Steve re-focused his interests
entering San Jose State University with a with a major in micro-biology.
Working part-time, still gives Steve the opportunity
to assist customers from start to finish flooring projects offering
his flooring expertise in all aspects as customers enter the doors
to consider a wide range of exquisite flooring possibilities.
From supervising flooring crews, customer appointments, flooring
selections to follow-up appointments and more, Steve strives to
ensure and maintain top-rate customer satisfaction.
One gets the sense that Steve enjoys what he does and appreciates
the opportunities to work with people. Through the myriad of options,
one also gets the sense that he will make it easy to choose!
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| Graduating
from "The University Of Central Florida", Kelly brings
years of experience to her family's business !
"I started working for the business on and
off since it started" confidently states Kelly.
Handling the many aspects of the family's business
since its inception has offered Kelly the opportunity to become
familiar with and learn a variety of critical office skills.
As a Sales Associate, Kelly moves comfortably through the day to
day operations of this well established entrepreneurial business.
Having been at school for several years has kept her focused on
her eventual career in crime scene investigations, but she looks
forward to up-dating her flooring knowledge, and helping to keep
the critical business elements in tact and continuing to flow smoothly
as they should.
Many outside interests packed full with community
service has occupied the time of this vibrant young lady.
Volunteering for organizations like "Habitat for Humanity"
has helped her to build homes assisting those in the outlaying areas
of Orlando, "Eco-Canoeing Projects" took her out in a
one man canoe performing the ever important environmental clean
up tasks and mentoring future Eagle Scouts for " Boy Scouts
of America" kept Kelly well aware of the value of serving her
community.
Enjoying the opportunities that come her way to
serve, learn and do her part, Kelly proves to be a valuable contributor
to her family business, and is glad to be back!
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