BUILDING LEADERS ON THE FOUNDATION OF INTEGRITY

       We are committed to offering our clients the expertise and experience necessary to navigate each project’s                           challenges and unique intricacies with the industry’s best practices in mind.                                                                                                Get to know our team of Flooring Experts below.

                                                                                    Dave Triepke

                                                                                                                                   CEO

With extensive experience in the commercial floor covering, Dave has built a reputation rooted in trust and integrity, far beyond the Southern California market. Under his leadership Universal Metro has grown to deliver single source, commercial floor covering solutions for end users and general contractors alike across a wide variety of market segments. Welcomed as the 100th Member of the Starnet Commercial Flooring Partnership, Dave now serves on the organization’s Advisory Council, as Chair of the Vendor Partnership Committee. He is widely considered an industry leader and a respected strategic partner for major flooring manufacturers.

                                                       Sheila Kennedy

                                                                                       President

With years of experience ranging from accounting, estimation, and coordination. Sheila offers a dynamic perspective and has provided a considerable level of support to every member of our team since joining our team in 2016. She oversees the daily business functions and has been responsible for scaling the business as it grows. She is a trusted advisor to both our clients and our staff, and she truly embodies our visions – Building Leaders on the Foundation of Integrity.

                                                                      Sean

                                                                                                              Director of Healthcare

For over 20 years, Sean has become an invaluable resource for healthcare facilities throughout the greater Los Angeles market. With a service-first attitude, Sean understands the complexity of health care environments, from reducing risks like infection control to prioritizing patient care. While many of his days start at Inland Empire facilities, Sean has long-standing relationships that pull him into the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego areas.

                                                 Drew

                                                                             Senior Account Executive

An experienced sales and project management professional, Drew has consistently delivered highly specialized projects for Fortune 500 companies throughout the Southwestern United States. Based in Phoenix, Drew is expanding Universal Metro’s presence in the Valley of the Sun.

                                                            Steve

                                                                                              Senior Account Manager

Steve has more than 30 years of experience in commercial flooring, sales, estimating and project management. He has completed a wide scope of project types, including office TI’s, healthcare, and restaurants, but has specialized in national retail chain stores (National Accounts) with hundreds of past projects ranging from major department stores to small specialty retail stores.

                                                         Simon

                                                                                          Account Manager

Serving greater Los Angeles, Simon has built his reputation by exceeding his client’s expectations. He works in a broad spectrum of market segments, from retail to corporate, tenant improvement to healthcare.

                                                                            Pete

                                                                                                                        Account Manager

As a former installer, Pete offers end users and general contractors a unique perspective. Drawing on his hands-on expertise, he is a trusted advisor for those seeking “game-changing” solutions within a wide variety of market segments, including education, health care, tenant improvement, and corporate.

                                                        Terry

                                                                                        Account Manager

Based out of our Orange County branch, Terry services greater Los Angeles. He is widely respected as an industry expert and a technical guru, with a vast understanding of best practices, especially when it comes to navigating complex installations.

                                       Join Our Team…

                                                                                            We’re Building Leaders

      We’re growing, and in that commitment to enhance our team, we’re looking for hard working individuals with integrity that are hungry, humble and smart. If you have a strong work ethic and a desire to develop yourself an an integral member of an already great team, we’d love to start the conversation. CLICK HERE to view what positions are currently open.