Our Story: 40 Years of Office Pavilion
A living timeline of OP’s 40-year story, told one snapshot at a time—beginning with today and moving backward toward where it all began.
Milestones Across 40 Years
A timeline that will continue to grow throughout 2026 as we move backward through key moments in OP’s history.
2026 — 40th Anniversary
On February 1, 2026, Office Pavilion celebrated 40 years in business — a milestone made possible by the employees, clients, and partners who have shaped our story. As we move through this anniversary year, we’re taking time to pause, reflect, and revisit the moments that have shaped who we are today.
*This Month's Timeline Feature:
|2021–2022 — Broadening Our Capabilities
In 2021 and 2022, Office Pavilion entered a new chapter of growth and capability. Following the acquisition of Knoll by Herman Miller, we became a MillerKnoll dealer when Herman Miller acquired Knoll — strengthening our ability to deliver a unified portfolio of industry-leading design solutions.
During this same period, we expanded as a DIRTT dealer and launched a new division, OP Build, broadening our services beyond traditional furnishings to provide more comprehensive interior solutions. Together, these milestones reflected an intentional step forward in how we serve our clients and support the evolving workplace.
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Our Story
The foundation of Office Pavilion traces back to 1986, when Gerri Hayes purchased a small company called Contract Furnishers of Hawaiʻi. At the time, the office was located in the Gold Bond Building, with a team of just two employees. Around the same period, Herman Miller launched a national branding effort encouraging participating dealers to operate under the name Office Pavilion — a name that would soon become synonymous with quality, professionalism, and enduring relationships.
In those early days, OP looked very different than it does today. What hasn’t changed, however, is the foundation Gerri established: a focus on quality products, a strong team, and relationships built with care and integrity. As the company has continued to evolve, it has shaped a culture that increasingly prioritizes both strong performance and care for our team.
From the beginning, OP has been grounded in relationships — with clients, manufacturing partners, subcontractors, vendors, and employees alike. We believe in doing business the right way: with integrity, transparency, and respect. We take pride not only in the spaces we create, but also in the way we conduct ourselves and the standards we uphold.
Today, Office Pavilion remains a woman-owned, family-led business. Wendy and her sister Leanne purchased the company from Gerri, and Wendy later became sole owner in 2018. Wendy’s husband, Bruce, has also been part of OP’s journey for many years, further reflecting the family roots that continue to shape who we are.
As we celebrate 40 years, we do so with deep gratitude. To the employees, past and present, who have poured their talent and care into this company. To the clients who trust us with their spaces. To our partners and vendors who collaborate with us every day. And to the community that continues to support and inspire us.