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title: "Footprints Floors Recognized on 2024 Hardwood Floors Magazine 40 Under 40"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a5a82900-b855-4c0f-820b-a066c2fea02e
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/hardwood-floors-magazine-introducing-the-2024-hardwood-floors-magazine-40-under-40-2728048
category: "Flooring"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Flooring"
published: 2024-12-11T15:10:36.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:03:06.254Z
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# Footprints Floors Recognized on 2024 Hardwood Floors Magazine 40 Under 40

**TL;DR:** Footprints Floors, a flooring installation franchise, has been recognized on Hardwood Floors Magazine's 2024 40 Under 40 list for its national expansion and charitable efforts. Three individuals from Footprints Floors were honored, including Jon Jarvis, Lee Becker, and Oliver Hellested.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2024-12-11. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/hardwood-floors-magazine-introducing-the-2024-hardwood-floors-magazine-40-under-40-2728048).*

## Story

Footprints Floors, the 150-plus-territory flooring installation franchise with over 15 years in business, is celebrating three placements on Hardwood Floors Magazine’s 2024 40 Under 40 list.

Jon Jarvis, Footprints Floors’ director of operations, was recognized for his pivotal role in the brand’s national expansion. He played a key part in creating Footprints University, a one-of-a-kind training program developed in partnership with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) and National Tile Contractors Association. Additionally, he was honored for his commitment to Footprints Floors’ charitable arm, the First Fruits Fund.

Lee Becker, owner of Footprints Floors of Southern Connecticut, was recognized for his impressive growth since launching in January 2022. His accomplishments include expanding into New York, providing mentorship and leadership in his region, and pursuing ongoing professional development through the NWFA.

Oliver Hellested, owner of Footprints Floors of Greater Rhode Island, was recognized for his successful growth. While overseeing both sales and project management, Hellested has successfully scaled the business, exceeding revenue goals while continuing to provide a great customer experience with each installation.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- national expansion (topic)
- Footprints Floors (company)
- franchise recognition (topic)
- industry awards (topic)
- charitable efforts (topic)
- Jon Jarvis (person)
- Hardwood Floors Magazine (company)
- Lee Becker (person)
- Oliver Hellested (person)
- National Wood Flooring Association (company)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/hardwood-floors-magazine-introducing-the-2024-hardwood-floors-magazine-40-under-40-2728048). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a5a82900-b855-4c0f-820b-a066c2fea02e).