Paul White Company is a household name these days, and for good reason. Five decades is a long time to build up a stellar reputation, and it wasn’t easy. The flooring company has been on quite the journey, right from the moment of its inception.

Before long, Paul’s business had expanded, and construction began on what would eventually become the Company’s lifelong home on Allen Avenue in Portland.

With so many products being sought after by so many clients, Paul White Company had to expand its employee base as well. To deliver on their promises they were known for, they needed all hands on deck.

The quality of Paul White Company’s work was not lost on clients. Thank-you letters like the one above from 1988 were common. “Your people delivered what you promised. While this used to be unremarkable, in today’s market it signifies excellence,” the letter reads. “Please express our gratitude to your associates who made it happen.”

It’s not just about floors; it’s about fashion. Keeping up with trends and having an eye for artistic beauty. Yet another thing that set Paul White apart was their ability to stay on top of trends in the industry and use that to their advantage to create gorgeous interiors.

It wasn’t long before the company had grown to dozens of employees with diverse responsibilities. Everything from general management, to installers, to sales representatives and beyond required talented staff.

Giving back to the community is simply a part of how Paul White Company does business. Whether that be through hosting an event like a baseball game or affiliating with local charities, it’s been instilled in the business’s core values since the beginning.

The question of who exactly would inherit the company in the long run was inevitably asked. They would have some big shoes to fill, no doubt. But when the time came for a shift in ownership, two people in particular were ready. . . .