This Administrative Professionals Day, we’d like you to meet Julie Hays, our beloved Receptionist and Administrative Assistant! Can you describe a little bit of what you do as a receptionist/administrative assistant? I focus on creating an outstanding first impression for all client communication and supporting the SPACE team in any way I can! This really involves any number of things from A to Z, and of course, includes making sure we have all the absolute necessities of office life (like copy paper, coffee and French Vanilla creamer…) ? How long have you been with SPACE and how did your ca ..read more

Problems In 2018, the Department of State requested that companies like SPACE bid for a task order to furnish a new, four-story educational building on its Foreign Service Institute campus in Arlington, Virginia.  They were hoping to move staff there, with top-of-the-line work stations, private offices, and ancillary spaces. Solutions Through an excellent bid proposal by our sales and design team, SPACE was honored to be awarded two task orders, valued at over $2 million. The design team selected beautiful Haworth furniture—including high quality wood veneer products for the offices and w ..read more

Meet Robin Wazny, SPACE, Inc.’s Contract Administrator and Accounts Receivable extraordinaire! Could you explain your role at SPACE, and a little bit about what you do? I actually have two roles at SPACE: Accounts Receivable – I’m involved in invoicing, collections, and our monthly/quarterly financial reporting.  Contract Administrator – I maintain current, complete, and compliant GSA contracts and provide the reporting required by federal contracts and agencies. How did your path lead to SPACE? Before joining the team at SPACE, I was a Health Information Technician at the MidMichigan ..read more

Problems Midland Reformed Church reached out to us at SPACE Inc. in the hopes of brightening up their basement space.  The church hosts its nursery and Sunday School programs in the lower level of their building. But, as is often the case, it was beginning to feel tired, dark, and gloomy—especially with its low ceilings.  Some water damage had also contributed to a musty smell, so they wanted to find a solution that would prevent further issues like this. Solutions The most important solution we found for this project was a special carpet product. Most carpet selections have a plasti ..read more

  Meet Toren Curtis, Business Developer at SPACE, Inc.    How did your path lead to SPACE?   Coming from an art and interior design background, I’ve worked with residential, commercial and hospitality sectors of the industry, and I found that working with SPACE allows me to gain expertise in workplace design for the Federal Government. This is exciting because it’s an additional way to expand and apply my skill-set. I believe it’s important for one to continue to learn and grow in their career and SPACE allows me to do this!   What are you most proud about throughout ..read more

Meet Kathleen Stanton, Senior Designer at SPACE, Inc. A seasoned pro in terms of design, Kathleen is the go-to resource for our clients and entire design team. How did your path lead to SPACE? Directly after graduating from Marymount University with a BA in Interior Design, I worked for 2 years for a small healthcare design firm. After they closed, I found my way into the contract furniture world. I worked for another Haworth dealership for 14 years as their Design Manager and after the owners retired, I found a new home at SPACE. I’ve been a part of the SPACE family for 8 years now! I have a ..read more

Meet Gloria Heye, Intern at SPACE, Inc. Over the course of the summer, she’s used her energy, creativity, and willingness to help to benefit all of us. How did your path lead to SPACE? I’m heading into my senior year at Central Michigan University (CMU), where I’m pursuing my bachelor in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in advertising.  I was attending the Addy Awards for the Bay Lakes region when Jenni Bush approached me and asked me to interview for a versatile summer internship.  As a Midland-native, I knew SPACE had a representation for its strong, pas ..read more

Do you have a place where you feel like you belong—outside of your house and office? We spend the majority of our lives at work or at home—or for some, maybe your car! Where do you go when you need something else? A place you feel happy and comfortable, with no judgment? Third places are defined as places where people spend time between home (first place) and work (second place). They are locations meant to break down social silos and are spaces where we exchange ideas, have a good time, and build relationships.  The term was coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg and examples include bars ..read more

Meet Kalie Sergent, Interior Designer at SPACE, Inc. Newly graduated from Central Michigan University, Kalie’s outstanding attention to detail has helped her blend seamlessly into our team. How did your path lead to SPACE? I recently earned my bachelor’s degree of applied arts in interior design from Central Michigan University (CMU). As a Midland local, I knew about SPACE’s intentional focus on sustainability, which is something I’ve always wanted to make central to my career in design. What has been the most surprising aspect of your work with SPACE? I’ve quickly learned how much detail and ..read more

Liz Drew, recently promoted to Senior Proposal Coordinator, is a detailed, energetic, and positive young woman who is always willing to help others. How did your path lead to SPACE? Great question! I actually began my career as an ICU nurse, so this was certainly a pivot. I soon realized I wanted to explore opportunities in business, so I went back to school and joined SPACE in early 2020 as an order entry specialist.  At the time, I was captivated by the team photos on the website. It looked like such a fun team to work for, plus so many people had long tenures within the organization. P ..read more