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H o s p i ta l i t y & D e s i g n S h o w D a i l y W e d n e s d a y, J u n e 1 1 , 2 0 1 4 1 4 1 RESOURCE INC.: A COMPANY BUILT ON REPUTATION AND EXPERIENCE While the value of 1 ReSource's products speak for itself, the reputation of 1 ReSource's team is one that deserves some attention. Guy Boniface, Founder and CEO at 1 ReSource, entered the furniture indus- try in 1984 at Shepherd Products Inc., a leading manufacturer of office seating components in North America. During Guy's 20 year tenure at Shepherd, he was responsible for warehousing, territory sales, regional sales, customer service, marketing and engineering, and ended his career as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North America. Guy then moved on to one of the largest seating manufacturers in North America as Vice President of Supply Chain and headed up sourcing and development on all over- seas programs and implemented stocking and VOI on site programs. In 2005, Guy started his own sales agency, Guy Boniface & Associates, representing a number of manufacturers out of Europe and Asia, which is still in existence today. In 2007, Guy founded 1 ReSource Inc. Outside of the industry, Guy enjoys golf- ing, traveling and boating with his wife of 33 years. He has two daughters and three grandchildren. Darren Pearcey, Sales Manager at 1 ReSource, entered the furniture industry in 1986, working in manufacturing, quali- ty, design and development, plus sales and marketing at a leading manufacturer of office seating components. Darren has a vast knowledge of design, engineering, manufacturing, testing and materials spec- ifications. During Darren's time in the industry, he has played a vital role in researching new markets where office fur- niture components could be re-invented for the health care and dental markets, both in Europe and North America. Darren is well versed on current ergonom- ic and product performance needs for the office furniture market in North America. Darren joined 1 ReSource Inc. in 2011, and has been successful in the develop- ment of several new components in order to help propel the company forward. Outside of the industry, Darren enjoys developing new ideas for the office furni- ture industry along with playing several sports. He lives in Kitchener, ON Canada with his wife and three boys. Gillian Balaka, Customer Service Manager at 1 ReSource Inc., has only two years of experience in the furniture industry, but is very excited to have joined the team at 1 ReSource. Gillian attended Queen's University and gradu- ated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree. Gillian went on to work in the marketing industry, but ended up with a knack for sales. Gillian became a Sales Representative for Coca-Cola, and managed a territory in downtown Toronto. Gillian left Coca-Cola for big- ger and better things and joined the popchips team as a District Sales Manager for Toronto, launching the product into Canada. Gillian decided to join the 1 ReSource team in 2012, and hasn't looked back! Gillian enjoys spend- ing time with her husband, three-year-old daughter and brand new baby boy. The team at 1 ReSource is excited to be at NeoCon again this year, and is look- ing forward to another great show and year ahead. To learn more, visit booth 8-2054 at NeoCon. After the show, visit www.1resourceinc.com, call 905-989- 1005 or email info@1resourceinc.com. THE NEW HOTEL LOBBY: TECHNOLOGY FOR A HOTEL'S MOST IMPORTANT DESTINATION By Brian Bascom, General Manager of Office/Contract Furniture at Group Dekko/Powered by Pent. For more infor- mation, go to www.poweredbypent.com. Not a fad, not a trend; over the last decade there has been a significant shift in the use of hotel lobbies and lounges to cater to a growing variety of functions. Hotels have become more important business and work destinations them- selves. Hospitality interiors are now designed with a different strategy to accommodate the needs of every guest – including those who have discovered hotels as a new place for business, net- working, socializing and relaxation. Nothing reflects this evolution like the hotel lobby. The Lobby Evolved Historically, hotel lobbies primarily served the function of catering to guests who were checking-in and checking-out at the hotel reception counter. Thus, lobbies featured few selected seating areas typically within a large space designed to strike a very positive first impression with guests desiring to stay in the hotel. In the last decade, the lobby has been redesigned as the epicenter of social and intentional business activi- ties. With an ever mobile workforce, increased business travel, the adoption of mobile work cultures "working where you are" rather than in formal office environments and mobile devices (laptops, tablets and phones) have cre- ated a growing trend for hoteliers to provide multifunctional lobby spaces that offer both comfort and functionality for guests who are there to work, conduct business, build relationships or engage in casual conversations. The current trend in business hotel lobbies fea- tures well-designed segmented environ- ments that provide space for quiet work and concentration, intimate conversa- tions, spaces for socialization, informal group meetings and even business negotiations. Technology For The Lobby. To respond effectively to these evolv- ing uses of lobbies, hospitality designers have changed their design approach. They are now adding small tables for laptops and tablets and elec- trical charging devices, which include 110v power and fast-charging USB outlets. These devices, like the Ashley Bezel from PENT, are mounted with- in soft lobby seating and in small tables, while the Ashley Duo from PENT are mounted on top and under tables and seat- ing. Observing guests enter hotel lobbies, one regularly sees guests first glancing and scoping out a seating location equipped with power or USB charging for their laptop, tablet or smartphone. Hotels are now actively courting a new type of non-guest, the business guest who uses the hotel as an office or workspace. Hotels are now actively marketing and realizing an increase in revenue from non-guests who are using hotel lobbies as multifunctional spaces. While some hotels will charge between $25 and $100 per hour, other hotel chains are offering their spaces free-of- charge, as many of their non-guests eventually order food and beverages from the lobby bar while working in the lobby for long periods of time. Visit Group Dekko at booth 7-3122. 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