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Joplin Floor Designs Announces New Ownership

For over 30 years, Duane and Holly Hukill have led Joplin Floor Designs to great success serving the Joplin, MO region in retail and commercial flooring sales, installation, and more. Joplin Floor Designs started as Hukill Furniture and Carpet in Seneca, Missouri, in 1962 by Denzil and Lillian Hukill. They ran the business until 1993, when their son, Duane Hukill, bought out the business and moved it to Joplin, renaming it Joplin Floor Designs. Holly Hukill joined the business in 1999. JFD celebrated its 30 year anniversary in May of this year. When thinking about the future of the business, the Hukills searched diligently for the right team to carry the business into the future. Two local Joplin families stepped forward to partner in ownership: Samuel Wimsett and Christina Williams Wimsett, and Jerrod and Melissa Hogan.

The Wimsetts and Hogans assumed ownership on October 13, 2023. Samuel Wimsett is overseeing daily operations and working with Duane Hukill for the next several months to ensure a smooth transition. All staff are retained in employment as the most valued asset to the business. Customers, clients, and contractors can be assured Joplin Floor Designs will maintain its long-standing commitment to quality products and impeccable customer service.

“We feel that small businesses in our community should remain locally owned - that’s why we’re so excited to carry on the legacy that started with the Hukill family. Our team, along with the incredible staff, are committed to honoring their legacy. Our focus will be on continuing the excellent service that customers and partners have come to expect from Joplin Floor Designs.” said Samuel Wimsett, President. A joint ribbon cutting of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, Carl Junction Chamber of Commerce, and the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce is planned to celebrate the new ownership on November 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm. It will be held at the Joplin Floor Designs showroom at 2309 E 32nd St., Joplin, MO 64804.