MFMA
Hall of Fame
 Otto
Berk
Connor
Sports Flooring Corporation is proud to nominate Otto Berk as a charter
member of the MFMA Hall of Fame.
Otto spent his lifetime promoting
MFMA maple installations, both
as a contractor and as a sales manager for Connor.
Throughout his career, Otto was involved in the sale
and installation of numerous
prestigious installations in New York and on the
east coast through his contracting companies, and as
Connor's Northeast sales manager.
Otto's family started Otto Berk Flooring
Company in New York City
in 1932. From 1932 through 1953, Otto Berk Flooring
Company was involved in such MFMA installations as
Yale University, Princeton University,
and the residences of both the Vanderbilt family
and John D. Rockfeller.
In 1953, Otto took over the
family business, and renamed it Otto Berk and Sons.
In 1960, Otto grew his business by acquiring the Haywood
Company, and called the combined company Haywood
Berk Company.
Thru Haywood Berk, Otto continued to
promote MFMA maple. Installations that Otto Berk is
credited with through
Haywood Berk are the New York
Knicks, Adelphi College, the NBA National Headquarters,
the Getty Museum, Lincoln Center in New York, JFK
Center in Washington, D.C.,
Chase Manhattan Bank, and the New York City Board
of Education.
As the Northeast sales manager for
Connor, Otto was a mentor to many MFMA flooring contractors
who are flourishing, and promoting our industry today.
Otto
still
maintains strong relationships with architects, contractors and end-users.
In 1993, Connor recognized Otto's contributions and commitment to the industry
by naming its Atlanta Design and Performance Center The Otto Berk Center.
Connor
recommends Otto Berk for the MFMA Hall of Fame based
on his longevity in the industry, commitment to the MFMA, his influence
on
generations of sales people and contractors in the
industry, and his character as an individual.
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