Essential to the Trope Group philosophy and operations is the belief in a “Living Office” and that organizations thrive when the people that work for them do.
The Trope Group has been working to create human-centered workplaces in the North Bay for more than 30 years. A certified dealer of Herman Miller products, and member of their network that expands over 100 cities worldwide, the Trope Group builds on more than 200 years of experience among its 12 employees to provide the best office supplies and designs for North Bay businesses.
Bettie Trope, and her husband Al founded the Trope Group, in 1980, and clients today include the County of Sonoma, PG&E and Exchange Bank. “Bettie was direct, honest and communicative in her interactions with employees, clients and vendors. She cared about people on a personal level and had high expectations,” according to the Trope Group website.
Together with two partners, Bettie and Al gained a loyal following of clients. The couple sold the company to OP Contract out of San Francisco to retire to the Virgin Islands in 2000; however, the new owners went out of business in 2002. The next day, Bettie was on a flight back to Santa Rosa, where she assembled a new leadership team including Christina Pratt, Charlie Nicholas and Candy Patocka. The new group was christened as the Trope Group that is still around today, opening a showroom and warehouse the next month.
Bettie retired four years later, leaving behind a sustainable business in the capable hands of a qualified and experienced leadership team.
Being part of the Herman Miller network allows Trope Group to furnish an extensive variety of goods and services for office projects of any size. “Along with our partners across North America, we’re committed to consistent, high-quality, expert service to help you create the spaces you need to achieve and sustain your business goals. Our partnerships make us uniquely qualified to support your workplace needs. No other North Bay Area office furniture dealer can match our knowledge, certifications, and expertise,” according to the Trope Group website.
Essential to the Trope Group philosophy and operations is the belief in a “Living Office” and that organizations thrive when the people that work for them do. The Trope Group offers designs that challenge traditional workstations and conference rooms to foster human-centered workplaces.
“Whether the goal is to attract and retain talented individuals, stimulate innovation, or improve any number of business outcomes, Living Office puts people and businesses in a place to succeed,” the website states. “Living Office gives individuals something that cannot be had anywhere else: a spiritual connection to work and colleagues; a platform for increased productivity and effectiveness; and a more naturally human experience of interaction and creation.”
The Trope Group is also active in promoting environmental sustainability both internally and for its clients in their offices. Trope has a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional designer on staff to help businesses receive positive LEED rankings.
Herman Miller has been dedicated to the environment since 1953, when founder D.J. De Pree pledged to be a steward of the environment. He was also a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Internally, the Trope Group commits to Herman Miller’s goals of having a zero operational footprint, promoting the efficient use of resources, eco-inspired designs and community-driven models. The company is also committed to paper reduction, cutting back on electricity use, helping clients embrace sustainable practices and working with like-minded manufacturers.
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