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Custom Workplace Solutions
Here at Monarch Basics we are passionate about creating work environments that streamline your business process. We specialize in designing custom workspaces that maximizes your team’s performance, engages your clientele as well as attracts and retains the best talent in your industry. Our furniture & design specialists are here to help develop a work environment that works perfectly for you.
Meet the Furniture Team
Shawn Hopkins
Furniture & Design Specialist
Shawn is our resident visionary. He has the keen ability to make your project happen precisely the way you want it to. And within your budget. With over 15 years in the office furniture industry his attention to detail is unparalleled in the industry. And he does it all with enthusiasm!
Father of four daughters. Forest dweller. Lego enthusiast
Maranda Klapowich
Furniture & Design Specialist
Whether your office space is ample or small, Maranda can make magic happen while utilizing every inch of space. She values her customers’ input to ensure the best outcome for each project. Maranda has been with Monarch Basics for over 12 years. With her many years of experience and artistic eye for detail she is an integral member of our furniture team.
What makes Maranda smile? Family trips to the cottage. And we get that.
Coffee Craver. Big-Dog Lover. Painter. Paddleboarder.
Amanda Cousins
Furniture & Design Specialist
Amanda is a true key player on our furniture team. Her extensive background in interior design combined with her project management skills makes her one to get the job done. Amanda builds lasting relationships with each customer based on trust and professionalism.
Proud mom. Go leafs! Animal lover.
Dylan Palcit
Furniture Specialist
Dylan’s strength lies in building relationships with clients. With a passion for office furniture combined with experience in both the retail and shipping ends of the business, Dylan will ensure the company runs seamlessly.
UWO Grad. House Music. Skier.
Matthew Burrows
Furniture Specialist
Matthew is the first person someone sees when they enter our furniture showroom. Matthew’s passion lies in teaching our customers about the products they are buying and the benefits that come with them, products that will fit in with our customers’ lifestyle, aesthetic and ergonomic needs. Matthew enjoys building friendships with his customers, and with his easy-going nature he makes every customer feel welcome.
Problem Solver, A Cappella Music Fan, All-around Sports Guy
Safiya Musbah
Furniture Specialist
Safiya is a multi-faceted individual and enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life. She listens to your needs and will ensure that you get what you require for your space and loves to see the magic happen! You can rely on Safiya to explain the various benefits and features of products so you leave our showroom with a smile on your face!
Dog person, Iced Capps, Road Trips!
Ashley Hamashuk
CAD DESIGNER
With over 5 years at Monarch Basics, Ashley’s job is where it all begins. Collaborating with the furniture sales team, her concentration is on space planning and specifying a project until completion.
Country music. Coffee girl. Dog lover.