To kick off 2025, we’re introducing you to several of our newest colleagues. We’d like you to meet Star Kendall! Star joined L&P in July as a Territory Manager for Leggett & Platt Flooring Products in Keller, Texas.

What brought you to L&P?

Although I was born and raised in Texas, my lineage directed me to work for L&P. I am the third generation to work for Leggett & Platt. My grandfather, Grady Barnett, was the Plant Superintendent in Houston, MS, in the 1960s. My mother, Wanda, worked in the Sample Department when she was in high school. L&P is a leader in the floor-covering industry with innovative products, solutions, and logistics and has a great culture. 

What are you enjoying about your role so far?

L&P has strong leadership and direction. Our team works collaboratively, and we have fun!

What’s something unique about you?

I’ve been running 5 miles, 5 days a week, for nearly 30 years.

Have you set any personal or professional goals for yourself?

It is easy to get distracted. One of my goals is to be mentally present and mindful of those around me. 

Our four company values are Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Do Great Work Together, and Take Ownership and Raise the Bar. What does it mean to you to Take Ownership and Raise the Bar?

Issues will inevitably arise. Be grateful for the feedback! It is not personal. The sooner I accept responsibility for a situation, the faster I can address the problem, set a goal, and work toward a solution.

To kick off 2025, we’re introducing you to several of our newest colleagues. We’d like you to meet Bethel Ofori-Kwafo! Bethel joined L&P in May 2024 as a Sustainability Intern, excited to contribute to the company’s efforts to integrate sustainable solutions into its operations and projects.

What brought you to L&P?

I was drawn to L&P because of its authentic commitment to sustainability – not just in isolated projects but as a guiding principle across all operations. Whether it’s reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fostering energy-efficient practices, or embedding sustainability into its decision-making processes, L&P sets a standard for actionable environmental stewardship. Joining L&P felt like the ideal next step in my career, allowing me to align my engineering skills with meaningful change.

What are you enjoying about your role so far?

What I enjoy most is how my role allows me to see the interconnected nature of sustainability in business operations. Each project not only builds my technical expertise but also reinforces how small, deliberate change contributes to a larger environmental impact. It’s so rewarding to know the work that I do here contributes to solutions that are innovative and scalable.

What’s something unique about you?

I’ve played the piano for more than 12 years!

Have you set any personal or professional goals for yourself?

Professionally, I aim to deepen my understanding of sustainability frameworks and contribute to L&P’s efforts in driving energy optimizations and emissions reductions. Personally, I’m focused on learning from my team – Tamara, Melanie, Justine, Barry, and Alex – who each bring unique insights into advancing sustainability. My goal is to take these lessons forward and refine my approach to solving environmental challenges.

Our four company values are Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Do Great Work Together, and Take Ownership and Raise the Bar. What does it mean to you to Do Great Work Together?

To me, doing great work together means building a collective vision for sustainability. At L&P, collaboration allows us to combine our knowledge to tackle complex problems. By leaning on each other’s strengths, we not only achieve shared goals but create long-lasting solutions. Sustainability is a shared responsibility, and together we can drive meaningful progress.

To kick off 2025, we’re introducing you to several of our newest colleagues. We’d like you to meet Megan Frank! Megan joined L&P in January 2024 as an HR/Office Manager at Leggett & Platt Flooring Products in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

What brought you to L&P?

I was looking for a change from my role as a consultant. As soon as I started meeting the people through the recruitment process, I knew I wanted to be part of the company.

What are you enjoying about your role so far?

The people and the support! Everyone I have met through L&P has been friendly and helpful!

What’s something unique about you?

I enjoy the mountains and being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, or riding our side-by-side UTV.

Have you set any personal or professional goals for yourself?

My professional goals are to continue to grow in my position at L&P and serve on a non-profit board locally.

Our four company values are Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Do Great Work Together, and Take Ownership and Raise the Bar. What does it mean to you to Put People First?

To me, Put People First means keeping the people of L&P at the forefront of everything we do. This includes considering their personalities, values, backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses. The people of L&P make the company exceptional – they are our greatest asset. So, it means keeping that asset at the forefront of all decisions.

To kick off 2025, we’re introducing you to several of our newest colleagues. We’d like you to meet Atoosa Maleki! Atoosa joined L&P in October as a Batch Chemist at Leggett & Platt Flooring Products in Tracy, California.

What brought you to L&P?

I worked in a startup for several years. While I enjoyed the project and the challenges, the financial instabilities of startups led me to seek opportunities in a well-established and stable company like L&P. Its commitment to making life more comfortable for people with impactful products and the chance to work on a new project made it an ideal place for me to grow both personally and professionally.

What are you enjoying about your role so far?

I am on the project team at the Tracy branch. I thoroughly enjoy the collaborative environment and the opportunity to take on a project that challenges me to apply my expertise in new ways. The team has been incredibly supportive, and it’s exciting to be part of a manufacturing process that is coming to life.

What’s something unique about you?

I have a background in art and love painting in my free time. It’s a creative outlet that allows me to approach problems from a different perspective – helping me think outside the box in my personal and professional life.

Have you set any personal or professional goals for yourself?

Professionally, I am focused on successfully building and launching a project for the company. My goal is to ensure the project runs smoothly, efficiently, and with high quality so it becomes a success for both the team and the company.

Personally, I aim to maintain a healthy work-life balance and explore more of California’s beautiful nature. Being in nature is a great source of inspiration for both my personal and professional growth.

Our four company values are Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Do Great Work Together, and Take Ownership and Raise the Bar. What does it mean to you to Put People First?

Putting people first means fostering an environment of trust, respect, and collaboration. It’s about valuing each team member’s contributions, recognizing their unique strengths, and ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed. At the same time, it means delivering products that improve the lives of our customers by meeting their needs and enhancing their comfort. By prioritizing people within the company and beyond, we build a stronger team, encourage innovation, and create an environment where everyone can thrive and achieve success together.