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Nathan Sparks, CEcD
Executive Director
One Okaloosa EDC
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Sims-Lohman
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Cincinnati-based Sims-Lohman Announces Acquisition of Facility in Crestview, FL
Company Prepares for October Grand Opening of New Gulf Coast Headquarters
Okaloosa County, Fla (September 29, 2025) – Sims-Lohman, the nation’s largest provider of kitchen cabinets, granite, and quartz countertops to building professionals, has purchased a 65,000 square foot facility located in Crestview, Florida. One Okaloosa EDC assisted the company with the initial facility search, ultimately leading to the successful property acquisition.
Located directly west of Bob Sikes Airport, the facility will serve as the company’s new Gulf Coast headquarters and will accommodate the company’s regional distribution needs, along with its granite and quartz countertop manufacturing operations. Once fully operational, the facility is expected to employ 90 individuals.
“This new facility represents a major milestone in our growth strategy,” said CEO John Beiersdorfer. “By expanding our footprint along the Gulf Coast, we’re not only investing in operational efficiency—
we’re investing in the local community. We’re proud to bring new jobs and long-term opportunity to the region.”
A community ribbon cutting event and open house will be held at the facility, located at 5680 John Givens Road at 11:30am on Tuesday, October 7.
“Okaloosa County welcomes Sims-Lohman to our community and the efforts they are taking to help bring jobs to the area,” said Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon. “We look forward to their success and the opportunities they will create for our residents.”
Sims-Lohman has made a series of strategic acquisitions along the Gulf Coast over the past 18 months – including acquisitions of Linn’s Prestige Kitchens and Baths, Kay’s Prestige Kitchens and Baths and The Legacy Cabinet Company. With these acquisitions, the company now has 38 sales showrooms, 18 regional distribution centers and seven state-of-the-art granite and quartz countertop manufacturing plants across twelve states.
“Over the past 16 months we have been working with Sims-Lohman, we’ve found them to be a top notch organization that cares deeply about doing things the right way. We are especially excited about their track record of supporting the communities they call home and know they will be a great addition to Crestview and Okaloosa County,” said Nathan Sparks, Executive Director, One Okaloosa EDC.
Hiring for Sims-Lohman’s new Crestview facility is underway. Individuals interested in pursuing future employment opportunities are encouraged to visit www.sims-lohman.com/exciting-career for more information.
About Sims-Lohman:
Sims-Lohman, a Cincinnati-based company, is one of the largest privately-owned firms in the region, with $300 million in annual sales and a dedicated workforce of more than 690 team members. Distinguishing itself with an extensive product range, rapid turnaround times, and a convenient ‘onestop’ solution for countertops and cabinets, Sims-Lohman is a trusted name in the kitchen and bath industry nationwide, offering up top-notch service to the home building industry. With over 50 years of experience, the company is known for its unwavering commitment to delivering consistent and high quality service to its valued customers. For more information, visit www.sims-lohman.com.
About One Okaloosa EDC:
Founded in 1989, the One Okaloosa EDC (One Okaloosa) is a 501(c)6 non-profit, public-private partnership serving Okaloosa County, Florida and its nine municipalities (Cinco Bayou, Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Laurel Hill, Mary Esther, Niceville, Shalimar and Valparaiso). As the community’s lead economic development organization, One Okaloosa is committed to fostering economic diversification through comprehensive strategies and initiatives. In addition to its public partners, One Okaloosa enjoys broad support from more than 100 leading private sector businesses representing a wide range of industry sectors. More information may be found at www.oneokaloosa.org.
