Our Timeline
Returning To Our Roots
Sawyer’s Flooring has been serving homeowners for decades. What began as a family-run flooring business built on craftsmanship, personal service, and direct relationships with customers evolved into Hunter’s Flooring, expanding through successful partnerships with major retailers across the region.
Today, Sawyer’s Flooring represents the next chapter of that journey—bringing together generations of flooring expertise, trusted installation experience, and a renewed focus on serving homeowners directly with a better, more personalized flooring experience.
1979–Early 1980s
THE FOUNDATION YEARS
Learning the Trade
Glenn begins his flooring career
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Glenn Sawyer first started working in flooring around 1979, right out of high school at about 18 years old. He began as a helper and learned the trade from the ground up.
Becoming a Skilled Installer
Training under experienced leadership
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Glenn worked under a skilled installer named Bruce, gaining extensive hands-on installation experience.
1985–1990s
BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF THE BUSINESS
Original Sawyer’s Flooring Begins
The family business is founded
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In 1985, Glenn founded Sawyer’s Flooring LLC, building the company around direct homeowner relationships, honest pricing, and quality craftsmanship.
Direct-to-Consumer Flooring
Serving homeowners directly
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Working from a small showroom, Glenn sold flooring directly to homeowners while providing hands-on installation services throughout the region.
Becoming a Family Operation
The business grows together
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As demand increased, Glenn’s wife joined the company, managing scheduling, administration, and customer coordination while Glenn led installations and sales.
1999–2015
EXPANDING THROUGH RETAIL PARTNERSHIPS
Hunter Is Born
Next generation begins
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In 1999, Hunter Sawyer was born. The future company name would later be inspired by him.
Home Depot Partnership
Early retail expansion
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Around 1999, Sawyer’s Flooring began partnering with Home Depot, gaining valuable retail installation experience.
Hunter’s Flooring Begins
A new brand is launched
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Hunter’s Flooring was established in 2001 to focus on serving large retail partners while continuing the family's reputation for quality installation.
Lowe’s Partnership Begins
Major growth starts
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The company partnered with Lowe’s, creating the foundation for years of sustained growth.
Growth to 13 Stores
Operations expand
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Hunter’s Flooring grew to serve approximately 13 Lowe’s stores across New Jersey.
Continued Expansion
Regional leadership
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The business expanded to 21 Lowe’s stores throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, establishing itself as a trusted regional flooring partner.
2017–2026
LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION & RETURNING TO OUR ROOTS
Hunter Joins the Business
Learning the business firsthand
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Hunter joins as a Measure Technician, gaining field experience in customers' homes.
Measure Supervisor
First leadership role
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Hunter begins leading the measurement team and improving quality standards.
Operations Manager
Leading daily operations
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Hunter oversees scheduling, production, quality control, and installer support.
Expansion to 42 Stores
Regional growth continues
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Operations expand to 42 Lowe's stores across five states.
CEO & President
Leadership transition
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Hunter becomes CEO and President of Hunter's Flooring.
#1 Nationally
Industry recognition
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Hunter's Flooring is recognized as Lowe's top flooring provider nationwide.
Return to Our Roots
Sawyer's Flooring returns
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Sawyer's Flooring relaunches, bringing decades of experience back to homeowners.
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