Monday, June 28. 2010
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I have reached out to you many times over the years since the inception of Benhar Office Interiors to share projects, news, new hires and otherwise. We are undergoing some substantial changes here and thought it was time to share with everyone.
It is with great sadness that Bob Maurer, my business partner and longtime friend, has chosen to leave our firm. This was a very difficult decision for Bob, and in the end was a quality of life choice. His daily 4-5 hour commute was becoming increasingly difficult and he decided on a solution that has him working much closer to his home and family. Our entire team will miss him, but we all wish him well on his new endeavor.
With Bob’s departure and an internal realignment, we have a number of additional announcements, new faces and amazing promotions to share.
It is with great pleasure that I welcome Michele Manna as our new Director of Operations. Michele has over 20 years of experience in the contract furniture business, working at Herman Miller and Steelcase dealerships, and brings her wealth of experience to our team. Her management style and years in the field will allow for a seamless transition. We are truly excited about her joining our team and look forward to her contributions to our continued growth.
We also welcome Dave Cohn as our new controller. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the accounting and contract furniture business, Dave will be our pillar of fiscal responsibility.
Additionally we are extremely excited and proud to welcome our very own Liz Hair to the Executive Management Committee. Over her years at Benhar Office Interiors, she has become a key decision maker and her contributions to our firm have not gone unnoticed. Her understanding of our company and our industry will continue to be a great asset as she further gets involved in all key decision making, strategies, and the continued success and growth of all of our team members.
Other notable additions and promotions include our two additional Account Executives, Lisa Tartaglia and Ed Baust, as well as the promotion of Fran Mazzaglia to Junior Project Manager, responsible for running the support teams for Lisa & Ed.
As all of these changes take place, I would like to personally assure you that we will continue to service you with pride and excellence, and look forward to celebrating all of your continued successes in years to come. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or comments. The lines of communication are always open and we look forward to speaking with you soon.
Best regards,
Mark Benhar
Wednesday, July 29. 2009
With the recession finally dwindling down a bit, companies within the design and architecture field are hiring again and interviews are beginning to be scheduled. With that, questions such as, “How did you spend your time while you were unemployed?” are being asked. Fortunately, many members of our field can respond: “LMNOP”.
LMNOP (Leadership, Mentoring, Networking & Opportunity for A&D Professionals), is a professional development and networking society organized by and for the unemployed architecture and design community to connect, support, and mentor each other.
Inaugurated in February 2009 with a small collection of e-mail addresses of recently laid off professional colleagues who all wanted to stay in touch within the industry, LMNOP has since grown into a professional organization of training, workshops and mentoring opportunities for and involving over 160 professionals.
With a strong commitment to giving back to the industry and helping industry professionals through the recession, LMNOP has reached out to the New York City A&D industry and has partnered with both industry organizations such as International Interior Design Association and companies such as Herman Miller, Humanscale and Carnegie. Already, the organization has become nationally known and was mentioned in International Interior Design Association’s Summer 2009 issue of Perspective magazine and in Cindy Allen’s Editor’s Letter in the June Issue of Interior Design magazine.
LMNOP Leadership wishes to help as many others as possible. Kristen Mucci, Director of Administration, explains, “I hope that members are able to use LMNOP as a catalyst in developing the tools necessary to achieve their full potential in the design industry and in life.” The support structure that has evolved among LMNOP membership has also produced meaningful experiences and friendships. AIA Liaison Ryan Clarke hopes that “members feel the community of LMNOP: the support, the service, the sharing, the caring,…the respect.”
The organization’s website launched July 15. If you are interested in learning more or know someone else who may benefit from LMNOP’s offerings, please visit the website at www.lmnopnyc.org or contact info@lmnopnyc.org.
Thursday, July 16. 2009
It’s not just the beautifully designed, midtown loft space. It’s not just fifty-plus years of experience between its two principals. What differentiates Benhar Office Interiors from its competitors rests deeper than that, at the company’s core. For one of New York’s premier Herman Miller dealers, the true differentiator is its ongoing commitment to innovation excellence.
At Benhar Office Interiors, innovation is not just a buzz word or concept. It is a management process requiring specific tools, rules, and discipline that have taken decades to develop, define and master. Innovation excellence finds its way into every facet of the organization, so that the end result is a customer experience unlike any other out there.
The foundation of the organization comes from the strong leadership and dedication of its two principal-owners, Mark Benhar and Bob Maurer. Personal believers in constant progress, Mark and Bob instill the passion for positive change into each of their employees, offering unique opportunities for their team members to grow as a unit and as individuals through highly specialized, continuous training programs – from classic sales coaches to creative improvisational simulations. What Benhar Offices’ clients get is an unmatched sense of service and professionalism. That’s different. That’s innovation excellence.
If you have ever found yourself waiting at a loading bay at seven in the morning for a truck that just is not going to show up, you can immediately appreciate the innovation Benhar Office has taken with its Project Management Experience. Before the purchase order and beyond the punch list, Benhar project managers are fully dedicated extensions of their client’s best interests. A comprehensive but flexible program is rigorously maintained, monitored and measured to make sure that every step of the buying process if completely covered, yet flexible enough to meet changing demands. Created by a team of industry service experts and always evolving to be better, the process allows clients complete transparency and control throughout the entire sales process. That’s different. That’s innovation excellence.
And at Benhar Office Interiors, they don’t just talk the talk but they walk it, as well. Understanding the need to create dynamic workplace solutions that fit a diverse workforce and ever-changing job requirements, when Benhar Office moved into their midtown space a few years back, they designed it to not just fit their needs then, but to work for them as they changed and grew into the future. With collaborative workspaces, impromptu meeting spots and highly specialized work areas for design and management, the Benhar Office design and layout has given Mark and Bob the flexibility to meet market changes as well as a fantastic location to entertain guests or hold a Wii bowling party. That’s different. That’s innovation excellence.
The difference at Benhar Office Interiors is that change there is not on accident or circumstantial; it’s not frowned upon or feared. At Benhar Office, change is about always being better - as leaders, as employees, as service providers, and most of all, as people. It’s about improving the process; creating the best spaces to live, work, learn and heal; and going beyond the fine print. For their clients, that means unparalleled service, a commitment to sustainable design, and a partnering that doesn’t end with a signed check. That’s innovation excellence. That’s the Benhar difference.
Friday, September 26. 2008
 ACCORDING TO BOB MAURER, Principal and Co-founder of Benhar Office Interiors, charity is not something he does, it is how he lives. Benhar Office Interiors’ Vision Statement finds strength and resolve in its unwavering and intrinsic pledge to charitable service and support.
The list of what the Benhar Office organization does and how it is involved in the community keeps growing, and it all stems from well-watered seeds planted at the firm’s inception. As Bob Maurer sees it that will never change. “ My partner, Mark Benhar, and I believe that we have a responsibility to the people that we sell furniture to that goes beyond the furniture, and we believe that responsibility extends to all of Benhar offices stakeholders – our employees, our strategic partners and the community at large. As long as Benhar Office Interiors exists, we’re giving back.” This year alone, they have been involved with Habitat for Humanity, the Special Olympics, the Ronald McDonald House, City Harvest as well as numerous personal charitable acts generously performed by Benhar employees and their families.
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
In an effort to better serve our expanding customer base, Benhar Office Interiors is delighted to announce the opening of our new Long Island location. Contact: Fran Mazzaglia
174B Miller Place
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-513-0044
516-513-0045
FAX: 516-827-4590
Friday, June 13. 2008
 The Metropolitan Business Network (MBN) provides a vital network of corporate leaders committed to mentoring and sharing ideas, strengths and business referrals in an effort to benefit their customers in the community in which they operate. MBN is a highly selective organization: prospective members must be referred by a sitting member and then undergo a rigorous review. MBN members are owners, partners or senior executives of growth-oriented businesses. They look for individuals who are leaders in their field, with demonstrated integrity and a track record of building their businesses through networking and collaboration. Benhar Office Interiors is proud to be a member company.
Monday, June 9. 2008
In an effort to simplify the often complex and detailed process for buying contract furniture, Benhar Office Interiors has put together some easy to follow guidelines highlighting key decision making criteria. Call one of our knowledgeable account managers today at 212.481.6666 to help you get a good grip on your project BEFORE you begin...
Monday, January 14. 2008
Officeinsight, one of the contract furniture's leading publications, has sited the May opening of the new Benhar Office Interiors showroom as a noteworthy item in their 2007 Year in Review.  Please visit our showroom gallery on our homepage to see our remarkable space!
Friday, October 26. 2007
BOI Principal, Mark Benhar, was the subject in a feature article in the November 2007 issue of the Mann Report, a periodical dedicated to New York's commercial and residential real estate market. Each month they profile "individuals and companies that truly effect the industry." The article on Mark highlights his work ethic, integrity and success. Pick up a copy!
Tuesday, October 16. 2007
Benhar Office Interiors happily announces the anniversary of employee, Fran Mazzaglia! "I will be celebrating my 3rd Anniversary with BOI Oct 18th," says Fran. "I have had fun leaning a new business and I want to thank Mark for this oppitunity. The office has grown and changed in the 3 Years. It has been fun for me to watch it grow and be part of it." Fran also says, "It has been a pleasure working with all my teammates. Thanks for making my days enjoyable. You have all become my second family." Frani ( Queen)
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