WFB asked followers on Facebook and Instagram if they got to spend one day on a job site with any wood flooring pro, who would it be? Here’s what they said:
Chuck Kutchera
I’d have to say Ralph McSwain (RIP). He always said he’d rather be in the field than the office.
Jim Kramer
My grandpa. I miss having mallets thrown at me.
Kris Jeter
Dave Marzalek, but here's a plot twist: I wanna be a fly on the wall. Job conditions are that nothing is going as planned. I keep bugging him through the day because, well, I'm a fly.
Leonard A. Hall
Don Bollinger, Mark Scheller and Howard Brickman, because we would geek out on wood science stuff. Sprigg Singleton Lynn, because I could listen to his deep knowledge on U.S. history and old flooring stories. Wayne Lee and Daniel Boone because they are still able to Git’r Done and have fun doing it. Wayne Highlander and Rob Johnson, because I love their podcast. Greggles, Corey and the founding members of the FDN club. And Fino because we can argue about WTF is a kilometer all day.
Dan Hawkes
I’d give my left arm to spend one more day with my grandfather.
Greg Kos
I work alone with my earbuds all day and will keep it that way. 🤣
Paul Kelly
Jerry Bowley, because he’s my hero. LOL
Daniel Springer
Mark Hanes, Glenn Harris or that one guy who made that WFB article about reverence. For some reason, I cannot remember his name, but I consistently rewatch his videos. Especially the one on YouTube about buffing. [Editor’s note: You can see all of Wayne Lee’s articles here.]
Toby Pope
Kris Jeter, the man, the myth, the legend for the laughs and the knowledge!
Alex Abraham
Justin Boone, Chuck Crispin, Dave Marzalek, Shaq, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.
Kenneth Kelly
Troy Abbott if I’m going to Australia, Fino Oficio if I’m in Portugal and probably Sprigg Singleton Lynn in the U.S., because of all the history he works on.
Casey Ditsworth
I will supply lunch to anyone who chooses me.
Jim Bach
I was a one-man flooring company for 28 years. I loved working alone!
Ron Teljeur
Jason Vivash, Clint Fudge and Fino Oficio. All would be great, especially the ones requiring travel … explore different methods and materials.
Paul Wilke
This is a great question. I would love to spend a day with Sprigg Singleton Lynn on one of his historic restoration projects.
Stephen Young
I’ll take a day in the office with Ben Kimminau over being in the field with anyone. 
James Toal
Reading this list is interesting. I’ve had the honor of working with many of the guys and gals mentioned in the comments. So of those I haven’t worked with, I’d like to sand with Clint and Lisa-Jane Fudge. For about an hour. Then he makes me an espresso and we chill for an hour or two. Then we go lunch. And he buys 😎, then we work for half hour and go back to his home, where Lisa Jane makes a meal that a king could only wish for.
Joe Lott
For me, Sprigg Singleton Lynn on experience and history in business and Leonard A. Hall, what can I say, straight up genius would run into war with him any day. As far as bros/pros, Mike Wong, David Harris, Todd Reeves, Silver Creek Hardwood Floors and Slabs I would run with any of these guys and tackle any project.
Phil Matthews
Ben Totta Hardwoods, I mean, have you seen that guy?!? Wow.
Charles Elrod
Sprigg Lynn.
Shannon Rivers
My mentor David Walls, RIP ... just sayin’ …
Steven Figueroa
I’ve always wanted to meet a guy who was huge in the LA area in the 90s; his name was Peter Gibson.
Che Polfliet
Master Emilio Manzano Andres. Just because we don't speak each other's language doesn't mean we don't understand each other. Master Leonard A. Hall. Because geometry isn't a language, but Master Lenny speaks it fluently.
Larry Broughton
50 Grit Flooring seems like a good guy, and a beast at anything to do with hardwood floors. I’m going on 17 years in flooring myself, but always want to learn more.
Donald C. Bouchard
Dave Marzalek. Howard Brickman, Chuck Crispin, Sprigg Lynn, Joe Boone Sr. Any one of these men can give you a lifetime's worth of invaluable knowledge in one day. I’ve spent a decent amount of time with a few of them, but this would make for one unforgettable, very valuable day.
Mark Dykstra
Greg Alexander Highplains Flooring. Forty years in the trade and still going strong!
Jeremiah Vino
Sprigg and his crew. They get to work on some amazing projects with deep roots in our history.
Robert Francis Welp
Fino Oficio and Susie are top-notch talent and company!
Matt Starbard
My father, who took the time to make me the man I am.
Greg Hocknell
Bobby Viola.
Ty Brooklyn Brown
Floors by the Shore for me, they are amazing. [Editor’s note: See the articles from Floor by the Shore’s Adam Bissey here.]
Linda Smith
Raymond Smith. Smith Hardwood Floors.
Matty Ducat
Self-Help Video Guy Tim Knox. He did things that a lot of people laughed at … and still do.
Jack Lawrence
Daniel Boone.
Clint Fudge
Anyone who supplies lunch.
Troy Abbott
For me, every time l come to the USA, I’m blessed hang out with the Patrick J. Russell and Nicole Russell. But all my American brothers are legends and love hanging out with all of them. So l couldn’t choose.
Dv Michael
Would trade in everything for one day with Filip Redant. Master artisan from Belgium who passed away. 😔
Anita Lisboa
My grandfather. 🥰
Design Flooring Solutions Limited
My great-grandfather. 💯👍
Jay Daniel Moore
Peter West is one of the most unpretentious pros who is the best in New York City. He is a college-educated Canadian. He has tackled walls, doors and all sorts of millwork, and thought through matching the interior aesthetics and has always done really impressive and timeless work.
Brendan Gillespie
My dad.
Will Pujols
My brother who passed.
Gerard Purton
My dad.
Jeff Burlison
Jeff Burlison, Floorscapes Quality Hardwood Floor Company. Northern California. Guy is super picky and does great work.
Steven Triplett Jr.
My uncle, Tom Lavin.
Nils Boyes
Elliott Craig. Straight to the pub.
Mark Sandoval
My dad! He spent one of his last days helping my brother on a job at 75. 🙏🏻😊
William Mattingly
Whoever’s making me the most money.
Harold Russell
David Florio D&M Flooring Out of Rhode Island.
Steve Heineken
1. Hanging out in Melbourne with Clint & Lisa-Jane to learn the Fundamental Quantum Fudge Flat Mechanical Theory. 😎🇦🇺🙌🇦🇺😎
2. Vacationing in Portugal 🇵🇹 Hanging out with Fino & Suzi to learn the Definitive Wood Bending Masterclass Authority. 😎🇵🇹🙌🇵🇹😎
3. Make a date in Florida. Hanging out with Dave to learn the Master Sorcery Dark Magic of Wood Murals, 😎🇺🇸🙌🇺🇸😎
Alejandre Israel
David Harris. 😍
Zach Goss
Vivid Hardwood Flooring, LLC.
Brendan Gillespie
Sprigg Singleton Lynn, Awesome Hardwood LLC, Adam Walter Bissey.
Jeremy Harrison
Jake Schlichte.
Joe Dawson
Sprigg Singleton Lynn.
Patch Holloway
Tim Holloway.
Mike Wong
Jake Schlichte. 🙌
Jarrod Wellmann
Robbie Drtina.
Alonzo Plasencia
Jose L Vidrio.
Chris Brennan
Steve Albert.
Zurc Jos
Raúl Varga.
Brandon Nielsen
Tom Michael Ourada of Ourada Designs.
Jaime Espinoza
Javier Cardenas.
Ryan Johnson
Troy Collins. 🔥
Richard Sweet
Matt Morski.
Steve Osborn
David Friedland.
Wesley Aaron
Patrick J. Russell Jason Welliver.
Jason Anders
Kent Rogerson.
Jspec Timber Flooring
Jason San.
Ken Ballin
Jon Namba and Leonard A. Hall.
Danny D. Boyd
Joe and Greg.
Joseph Jones
My dad. 😊
Gators Florida
Jim Fox.
Bill Deskins
Kevin Minton.
Dave Marzalek
My father and mother.
Karl Kirsch
John Yarema.
Jorge Perez
Masters Leonard A. Hall, Mike Somodean, Mike Dittmer or Jason Elquest and Wayne Highlander for sure.
Pete Helton Jr.
Birger Juell.
Jack Horton
Sprigg Singleton Lynn is my idol.
Mike Reissig
Joe Rocco.
Rich Gilpin
Great-grandfather. 👴
William Burnam
Two: Sprigg Singleton Lynn and Tom Michael Ourada.
Mike Somodean
Ziggy Ceglarski and Jason Elquest.
Joe Larson
Fino Oficio and Greg Martin.
