OUR TEAM

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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 Director of Finance of the South Florida IIDA Chapter. She joined 3form as a materials consultant in 2013 and will continue in that role while joining Maria as Principals of The Bierman Group.

After more than 15 years representing The Bierman Group brands in West Florida, Tom recently relocated to Palm Beach County to be closer to his family. Now the proud grandfather of five, Tom is enjoying this exciting new chapter while continuing to serve the industry he has dedicated his career to.

In addition to covering Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, Tom continues to support several key accounts he cultivated and maintained throughout West Florida over the years.

With an impressive 50 years of experience in the contract furniture industry—yes, 50 years!—Tom brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge and expertise to every client interaction. Equally important is his collaborative approach and willingness to share his knowledge, making him not only a trusted partner to our clients but also an integral part of The Bierman Group’s continued success.

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.

With more than 25 years in the hospitality industry, Carmen has developed a strong understanding of elevated service, thoughtful design, and the elements that create exceptional guest experiences. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, her career path took her through New York and Houston before settling in Naples in the early 2000s, where she quickly felt at home. Today, she is deeply connected to the Southwest Florida community and brings warmth, professionalism, and clear communication to every interaction. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Carmen’s transition into representing premium furniture lines is a natural extension of her experience, allowing her to blend service, style, and functionality for hospitality, multifamily, and commercial environments.

Born and raised in South Florida, Samantha brings a strong background in clinical healthcare to the commercial furniture industry, offering a unique perspective when supporting projects in healthcare and other specialized environments. Her hands-on experience allows her to better understand client needs and contribute thoughtful, practical solutions throughout the process.

Samantha’s primary focus is the Healthcare and Higher Education markets, two sectors that share many similarities in how projects are planned, specified, and purchased. Both rely heavily on in-house design teams to establish furniture standards, utilize contract furniture dealers to manage procurement, and frequently purchase through cooperative purchasing contracts. This overlap allows Samantha to leverage her healthcare expertise while supporting the unique needs of colleges, universities, and healthcare systems alike.

Sharon has been managing the office for over 20 years and is known for providing exceptional customer service and operational support to both clients and team members. She serves as a central resource for literature, samples, and general inquiries, ensuring requests are handled efficiently and directed to the appropriate representative. Sharon’s organization, responsiveness, and knowledge of the business make her an invaluable point of contact for anyone seeking assistance with their contract furniture needs.

Originally from Brazil and living in Miami for over 20 years, Ana joined The Bierman Group in 2022 after spending 15 years with a contract furniture dealer. In her current role, she leverages her expertise to support both the dealer and design community while continuing to grow professionally. Ana holds a Master’s Degree in Architectural Design and Urbanism and brings extensive experience as a Project Manager, Design, and Sales Consultant. She is known for her strong work ethic, positive energy, and deep knowledge of FF&E specifications and project development, making her a valuable asset to both clients and partners.

Diana brings a strong combination of interior design expertise and client-focused sales experience. As an Interior Designer and Sales Consultant, she has extensive experience helping clients transform their spaces through functional, personalized, and thoughtfully designed solutions.

Her professional background includes Space planning and design development, material and finish selection, client consultations and needs assessment, project quotations and proposal development, and furniture and material sourcing.

What makes Diana’s experience particularly valuable is her ability to combine design knowledge with a consultative sales approach, allowing her to understand client objectives while developing solutions that successfully balance aesthetics, functionality, and budget requirements.

Sheyla is a highly experienced and dedicated professional with a strong background in the design and construction industry, supporting interior design projects across hospitality, corporate, educational, and healthcare environments. With extensive contract furniture knowledge, she provides customers with space planning, furniture layouts, and guidance in the selection and specification of FF&E solutions. Sheyla is skilled in preparing detailed specification documents and drawings from concept through installation and serves as an excellent resource for estimates, quotes, submittals, purchase orders, and presentations. She also acts as a key liaison between customers and manufacturers, managing follow-up on quotes and orders while coordinating transportation logistics, scheduling, delivery, installation, and punch list resolution.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Maria E. Canovas

Juliana Sharkey

Tom Eckes

Amy Edgecombe

Carmen Canovas

Samantha Sharkey

Sharon Fredrickson

Ana Muniz

Diana Bernal

Sheyla Quiros