Park Named Most Admired CEO for Integrity and Community Service

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 29, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Footprints Floors CEO Bryan Park has been named one of the Denver Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs of 2026, recognizing his leadership within the company, the flooring industry, and the communities Footprints Floors serves. Park, who founded the company in 2008, has grown it into a national franchise system with more than 150 territories across the country. In 2013, he began franchising the concept, building a system that provides local business owners with training, technology, marketing resources, and operational support while allowing them to remain closely connected to the communities they serve. Park has also supported veteran entrepreneurship through a 10% discount on the initial Footprints Floors franchise fee for qualified veterans.

Park's leadership is shaped in part by his service in the U.S. Air Force, with a focus on integrity, follow-through, service, and creating opportunities for others to succeed. He founded Footprints Floors during the 2008 financial crisis, identifying an opportunity to bring greater transparency and reliability to the flooring industry. The company is known for its quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and fair pricing, with a lower-overhead model focused on professional installation rather than traditional showrooms and material inventory.

Park's approach to leadership has been shaped by his service in the U.S. Air Force and centers on integrity, service, and creating opportunities for others to succeed. He has established the First Fruits Fund, through which Footprints Floors pledges a portion of corporate profits to nonprofit organizations, and holds an annual First Fruits Service Day, bringing employees together to volunteer with organizations serving their communities. Park and his wife also co-founded Joyful Light, a nonprofit Christian youth theater organization that provides young people with a faith-based environment to gather, grow, and give through the performing arts. Footprints Floors supports the organization through volunteer work as well as assistance with set design, sound, and lighting.

Beyond Footprints Floors, Park serves on the National Wood Flooring Association Board of Directors, contributing to industry education and professional standards. As an Air Force veteran, he has supported veteran entrepreneurship through a 10% discount on the initial franchise fee for qualified veterans. The Denver Business Journal's Most Admired CEO recognition highlights executives whose leadership extends beyond business performance to their industries and communities.