Working Spaces was founded in 1999 by Nancy Apel and Marcy Handlan. From the beginning, our mission has been to differentiate ourselves in the office furniture industry by consistently providing client-focused, value-driven solutions through innovative planning, responsiveness and attention to detail.

We are recognized as one of the top ten dealerships in the Midwest, occupying 6,000 square feet in the prestigious Interior Design Center in St. Louis and 2,700 square feet in historic Baltimore Place in Kansas City. In our spacious showrooms, visitors can view products in action and see firsthand the newest ideas in cross-uses, material mixes and value engineering to accommodate even the most demanding office furniture needs.

Meet our Management Team:

	Nancy Apel A founding partner and principal, Nancy has a degree in communications from the University of Missouri-Columbia. With a background as an office furniture district sales and major accounts manager, she focuses on new business development and service to the architectural and design communities. Her most recent efforts have centered on our expansion into the Kansas City market along with the development of complimentary market segments within our product offerings. She continues to provide exemplary customer service and attention to her clients.
	Marcy Handlan With a degree in interior design from the University of Texas, as well as more than 25 years of contract furniture experience, Marcy is a founding partner and principal, and is responsible for new business development and company guideline compliance. Marcy currently serves on the development board of Executive Committee of Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. She is also the Women’s Initiative co-chair and business leader for Old Newsboys.
	John E. Brauch, Jr. John is a managing principal of Working Spaces and has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Missouri. His entrepreneurial spirit began in 1984 when he started Interstate Cleaning Corporation, a national janitorial service. His business endeavors include All Type Vacuum and Janitorial Supply, and Oreck Home Care Centers, as well as Working Spaces. Well respected for his business acumen, John currently serves on the Enterprise Bank Advisory Board – Clayton branch.
	Bob Paez Bob serves as the president and chief financial officer of Working Spaces. A graduate of Maryville University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s in business administration, he has more than 10 years experience in the office industry. Bob oversees operations and finance for Working Spaces’ St. Louis and Kansas City showrooms. He currently serves on the Maryville University interior design advisory board and is a 4th degree knight for the Knights of Columbus.