Siblings Dave Ferrari, Julie Jarvis and Mark Ferrari own One Workplace.
One Workplace has seen three generations of the Ferrari family — but it was family-owned before Mark Ferrari, his siblings, or even his father came into leadership.
Before it was One Workplace, it was Lindsay’s, a bookstore run by Curtis Lindsay and his relations. After coming out of the service in 1947, Mark’s dad, Elmo Ferrari, started working for the store by delivering packages on his bicycle.
In the early 1950s, he met his wife as a customer, and in 1975, the couple purchased 50 percent of the business. Eight years later, Mark Ferrari and his siblings (Dave Ferrari and Julie Jarvis) purchased the other 50 percent. Constantly evolving, the business swapped books and stationery for office supplies and furniture. Its current focus is on furniture for the office environment.
One Workplace’s website identifies itself as “the only company that creates engaging workplaces through the integration of architecture, furniture, and technology expertise.” Yes, they offer products for the physical workspace (like contemporary workstations and stylish swivel chairs), but they delve deeper, discovering how these things impact productivity, creativity, and collaboration.