Paul Cunningham - President - ext. 112
In 1976 Paul began as a Carpenter's Helper working in residential construction.  In 1978 he moved to Houston, Texas where he worked with Commercial Drywall, Inc.  He then attended Carpenter Apprenticeship School and worked as a foreman on high-rise construction projects. 

In 1988 Paul returned to Ohio and worked with Architectural Interiors, Inc. for one year, then founded Competitive Interiors, Inc. in March 1989.  As President, he oversees all operations of the company.

Nancy Cunningham - Vice President / Treasurer - ext. 102
In 1982, Nancy began as Secretary of the Estimating Department  with Commercial Drywall, Inc. in Houston, Texas.  She then transferred to the payroll department, where she was accountable for 1200 employees in the field.

In 1988 Nancy returned to Ohio and in 1989 co-founded Competitive Interiors, Inc. with her husband, Paul.  As Vice President / Treasurer she is responsible for payroll and accounting.

Linda Beutler - Admin. Assistant / Receptionist - ext. 101
Linda joined Competitive Interiors, Inc. in 1996.  As Administrative Assistant / Receptionist, she is the first to greet visitors to the office.  She prepares correspondence, assists in the payroll process and is responsible for most other general office duties.

Jack Walden - Director of Construction - ext. 105
In 1981, Jack began as a carpenter working in commercial construction.  As a foreman with Nicholson Systems of Akron, OH, he worked on many projects including office and retail buildings, hospitals and schools.  In 1993 he joined Competitive Interiors, Inc. as a carpenter and subsequently worked as a  foreman and was promoted to his current position.  As Director of Construction, Jack now oversees the operations of all projects and manpower.

Jay Polenske - Chief Estimator - ext. 111
In 1987 Jay began working with Jet Construction as a Carpenter's Apprentice while attending Apprenticeship school.  He joined Competitive Interiors, Inc. in 1992 as a Carpentry Foreman, and in 1998 was promoted to his current position of Project Manager / Estimator.

Darrell Snyder - Project Manager / Estimator - ext. 104
Darrell worked with GQ Contracting for 24 years as a journeyman, foreman, and was the General Field Supt. his last 6 years at G.Q. before joining with Competitive Interiors, Inc. in 2004. He retired from the trades in 2005 and has joined our office as a Project Manager/ Estimator.

Todd Handlin - Project Manager / Estimator - ext. 107
After graduating high school in 1995, Todd began his career as a plumber apprentice. In 2000 Todd joined Stark Truss Co. working as a truss/component designer. Todd also performed freelance work with Old World Classics; in Canton, Ohio utilizing CAD to draw blueprints for custom designed homes. Todd was later recruited by 84 Lumber as the Commercial Estimating Manager where he remained until joining Competitive Interiors Inc. in the fall of 2008 as a project manager/estimator.

Brad Ward - Project Manager - ext. 113
Brad enrolled at Youngstown State University in the fall of 2005. While attending school at YSU, Brad worked in manufacturing in the heat induction industry. He later worked at Steel Fab Systems manufacturing metal stud trusses and wall panels. Brad started at Competitive as a Project Manager in April 2011 after receiving a Civil Engineering degree from Youngstown State.

Walt Eversole - Warehouse Manager - ext. 109
In 1971 Walt joined Carpenter's Local #639.  He began working with Competitive Interiors in 1993 and worked as a union carpenter until retiring in 2002.

He is currently working as Warehouse Manager with Competitive Interiors, Inc..