The emphasis on knowledge, hard work and relationship-building estab- lished a foundation for a company that has not only withstood economic and industry turbulence, but tripled in size over the last 15 years to become a $30 million operation. Though Carroll Seating has grown significantly, it’s never forgotten its roots and guiding philosophy: provide a great client experience by delivering industry-leading products with courtesy, professionalism and project-honed knowledge. Today the company provides finish work to hospitals, and lab solutions to emergency rooms and has enhanced its capabilities to include laminated casework, architectural woodwork and solid surface countertops. Carroll’s clients represent a wide variety of industries including public arenas, healthcare, and education facilities. Mike Carroll, vice president in the Kansas City office, learned the industry by working in the business since his high school days. From unloading trucks, to sales and marketing, to concept, design and estimating, Carroll learned first- hand the right way of doing more than expected and keeping clients happy. Cultivating and maintaining relationships with clients and key partners is another fundamental tenet. “We make all the pieces work together from selecting the materials and suppliers through installation of the finished products,” said Carroll. “There’s a lot of coordination, and it’s challenging, but we really enjoy it and excel at it.” Creative. Consistent. Complete. Healthy Growth: Good Hospital Clients, Broad Capabilities Continue to Drive Expansion of Carroll Seating When Patrick Carroll started selling church pews out of his Chicago home nearly six decades ago, he would’ve had a hard time imagining what is today a thriving 30-person company of design/finish professionals serving clients nationwide. Pew sales to churches eventually led Carroll to expand to hospitals and K-12 schools. Lengthy, established relationships with healthcare, commercial, and industrial clients across the Midwest Spec, design, and install the best solutions for the best environment All bases covered - industry partners can handle most any situation or need “We make all the pieces work together from selecting the materials and suppliers through installation of the finished products. There’s a lot of coordination, and it’s challenging, but we really enjoy it and excel at it.” —Mike Carroll, Carroll Seating Custom architectural woodwork frames the entrance to the Intensive Care Unit at Geary Community Hospital. Mike Carroll (left), vice president of Carroll Seating Company, and Doug Mead, project manager for the company.