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.
Our story begins in 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.
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Our Timeline
2026 — 40th Anniversary
On February 1, 2026, Office Pavilion marks 40 years of creating places where people work, connect, and thrive. Throughout this anniversary year, we’ll be sharing snapshots from our history — starting with today and moving backward toward where it all began.