A 35-year veteran of the Office Products industry, Melissa ‘Mo’ Gascon has spent the last 27 years with Warden’s and is responsible for office supplies/office furniture as a Senior Account Executive. Certified as an Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS), Mo is one of the most experienced individuals one will find in the industry – having worked in both contract and mid-market furniture, as well as management of traditional office supplies. As National Accounts Coordinator, Mo works closely with clients to help customers tap into the public entities and non-profit national contracts available to utilize and realize national contract pricing and savings. A 2008 graduate of Leadership Modesto, Mo continues to support and volunteer her time to this Chamber sponsored local program. In her spare time, Mo enjoys spending time with her husband, Gary, and her hobbies include snow skiing, kayaking, and raising chickens at her small ranch in Waterford.
Julio Falconi
Originally from Peru, Julio Falconi earned a bachelor’s degree in sanitation engineering, before he moved to the U.S. and was extremely motivated to learn English and find employment after arriving in California. He came on board with Warden’s in 2008, as a 2nd position installer for the Warden’s blue crew. In 2012, Julio was promoted to lead project installer and is currently responsible for the personnel supervision and the majority of the office furniture installations by the company. He motivates his blue crew to perform their best while remaining aware of the details and nuances of a complex installation that ultimately affect the customer. Julio is married with 6 children and enjoys spending time with family in his spare time. Julio also travels to Peru occasionally see and visit with his extended family.
Jose Sanchez
After spending 23 years in the residential furniture industry, Jose Sanchez joined the Warden’s Blue Crew Team in 2008 and has been with Warden’s for over 10 years now. Jose is a huge asset to Warden’s and our customers, as his unique ability of restoration and furniture repair is a skill that is rare today. This unique offering allows Warden’s to help fulfill our customer service commitment – after the initial delivery and set up of offices. Jose also takes part in Warden’s deliveries and installations on a consistent basis when time allows or additional expertise is needed within the project. Jose has been married for 33 years and lives in Modesto. He has two daughters and 2 young grandchildren. He loves music, dancing, and volunteering to help people in their time of need.
John Hoffmann
Since obtaining a BA in marketing from California State University Stanislaus in Turlock, John Hoffmann has spent the majority of his working career (36 years) in the Office Products Industry, the last 26 years at Warden’s. With John’s desire to build relationships, he specializes in new business development, account management, which includes such categories as inventory control, cost control and managed print services. John is married with 2 grown children. In his personal time, John participates in competitive soccer and enjoys snow skiing, as well as traveling with his wife of 28 years, Christie.