OUR TEAM

Our Team

The principals from The Bierman Group and their teams represent expertise, commitment and long-term project experience.
5 sales professionals cover the state of Florida and Caribbean, strategically headquartered throughout the state and Puerto Rico to provide prompt, personal service. Your personal representative is always nearby. In addition, located in our Ft. Lauderdale showroom are 2 customer care representatives to answer questions, mail literature and samples, or help with quotes.

Meet Our Team

Originally from Puerto Rico, Maria pursued a degree in Architectural Design, from MassArt in Boston; and is an NCIDQ, Registered Interior Designer in Florida. During her 20+ year career, she has worked in Design, Dealer Sales and as a Rep in South Florida and Puerto Rico. From 2008-2018, Maria was the Principal of Canovas Designs, Inc., providing turn-key commercial interior design services and procurement. Today, she has formed a partnership with her colleague and friend Juliana Sharkey as principals at The Bierman Group.

Originally from South Florida, Juliana has a BS in Business Administration from FAU. She joined The Bierman Group in 1996 providing financial support and establishing a strong A&D presence in South Florida. During her 20+ year career, she has been an IIDA Industry Member, City Center Director and currently Dir of Finance of the South Florida IIDA Chapter. She joined 3form as a materials consultant 2013 and will continue in that role while joining Maria as Principals of The Bierman Group.

Tom’s territory covers the West Coast of Florida which covers the major cities and surrounding areas of Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, Sarasota, Ft. Myers and Naples. Tom has been in the contract furniture industry for over 30 years and joined The Bierman Group in 1996. He looks forward to working with all the Designers, Architects and Contract Dealers in his territory.

Originally from upstate New York, Claudine graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She has worked and consulted for well-known healthcare and hospitality architecture and interior design firms in Washington D.C., New York City and Tampa, Florida. In 2004 Claudine transitioned into becoming a sales representative for major manufactures including 3form, where she worked alongside principal Juliana Sharkey for more than 7 years. Claudine has 20+ years in the design industry and brings to the Bierman Group her experience as an interior designer, specification writer, project manager, and sales representative. Her attention to detail and responsiveness allows her to be a reliable resource for architects, interior designers, end users, and furniture dealers for projects in all vertical markets.

Originally from Central Illinois, Amy began her career working with a Contract Furniture Dealer. For 15 years she worked in sales, marketing, and design within multiple vertical markets, including Higher Education, Hospitality, State and Federal Government, Healthcare, and Workplace. During the last 5 years, Amy continued her career on the West Coast as a Multi-Line Manufacturer’s Rep where she worked closely with the Healthcare industry, A+D community and local dealers. Her number one priority has always been her clients and she is extremely proud of the long-lasting relationships and partnerships she has built, as well as her reputation as someone they can always trust and count on.

Lauri Lewallen is originally from Gainesville, Florida. She is a seasoned professional in the commercial interior finishes industry with experience spanning over two decades. In her career, she has represented major manufacturers such as Knoll, Mohawk, and Armstrong World Industries. Lauri’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish both a design company and a successful rep group throughout her career, solidifying her footprint in the industry.

Lauri has cultivated a robust network of clients in North and Central Florida. Her dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in her customer-centric approach, where she takes pleasure in helping clients solve problems and providing innovative solutions. As Lauri undertakes the role of covering North Florida and the Panhandle, she eagerly looks forward to continuing her exemplary service and building lasting relationships with her clients.

Sharon has been managing the office for over 10 years. She provides outstanding customer service. Sharon is the one to call if you need literature, samples or to find the right Rep to speak with about your contract furniture needs.

Originally from Brazil and living in Miami for over 20 years, in 2022, after 15 years working for a Contract Furniture Dealer, Ana joins The Bierman Group team where she has found the opportunity to implement her skills to support the dealer and design community. Ana has a Master’s Degree in Architectural Design and Urbanism as well as years of experience as a Project Manager, Design and Sales consultant. She is a hard worker with very positive energy and an extensive knowledge in FF&E specifications, and project development.

Sheyla is an experienced, strong and dedicated professional with a demonstrated history within the design and construction industry for interior design projects in the hospitality, corporate, educational and healthcare markets. With extensive knowledge of contract furniture, Sheyla can provide our customers space planning and furniture layouts in addition to assisting in the selection and specification of FF&E. Expert in the preparation of detailed specification documents and drawings from design phase to installation. Sheyla is an excellent resource for estimates, quotes, submittals, purchase orders and presentations, as well as a valuable liaison between customers and manufacturers following up on quotes, purchase orders, and transportation logistics including scheduling, tracking, delivery, installation and punch list.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Maria E. Canovas

Juliana Sharkey

Tom Eckes

Claudine Uccello

Amy Edgecombe

Lauri Henley Milam

Sharon Fredrickson

Ana Muniz

Sheyla Quiros