The Appleby Team

Les Bloch is the project manager for the Hard Surface Division. Les oversees the day to day projects of honing, polishing, cleaning and sealing of marble, limestone, travertine, as well as specialty repairs and employee management.  Les assists Mark in outside sales and writes the Appleby blog, as well as holding down the fort at the San Leandro office. Les is a writer of novels and enjoys entertaining with his wife at his home in Danville. He writes music and plays original music with his band GB Gents throughout the Bay Area . Presently Les has twenty NPR Perspectives to his credit. He’s been with Appleby for 14 years.

Michelle Pond has been working for Appleby Cleaning for almost 10 years.She is a master (mistress?) at scheduling all our Soft Surface Technicians. She’s excellent at multi-tasking as well as remaining calm and polite under pressure. She is a singer and actress, and performs locally with regional theaters. Look for Michelle’s name in lights soon!

Joe Q is the manager of the Soft Surface Division. When not working with technicians, carpet and upholstery, Joe is working out in the gym. Joe grew up in San Francisco but is presently living in the East Bay with his wife and three children. He’s active in the church. A born leader, Joe is working to make Appleby successful for many years to come.

Maureen Appleby has worked with Appleby for 20 years. She’s worked in many capacities and is most recently involved with billing and accounting. Maureen always brings a happy glow to the workplace and enjoys painting, home projects and her two children. She also married the boss and takes long lunches.

Abe missed his calling as a crooner with his buttery voice.  He’s our teddy bear in a weight lifter’s body.  Abe collects and sells vintage video games from the ’80’s and ’90’s.  “There’s good money in that”.  Who knew?

John Bonilla is a skilled technician with Hard Surface and a leader in his department. He has been working for Appleby for 12 years. John is a master at all Hard Surface renovation and stone, and does hardwood recoats as well. John renovates cars and has a red Mustang that is his pride and joy. John and his girlfriend like to hike, listen to live music and enjoy life.

John lives in Alameda with his sweetheart Annie and their little dog Siunee. Ask John anything about baseball, especially the Giants or your area rugs and you are sure to get an answer. Look for John”s soft friendly hello should he come to your home. He’s a big teddy bear.

Jeff De Lima is our Senior Hardwood Flooring Expert.  Jeff has been in the construction business for over 30 years and does installation, repair, refinishing and recoating of all hardwood surfaces.  An admitted perfectionist, Jeff brings his expertise and knowledge into your home to provide the very best quality workmanship available in the Bay Area.  Jeff’s work can be viewed on our website’s Hardwood Gallery as well as in videos included on our Video Page.

If there were one word to describe Leo, it would be focused. He prides himself on his productivity and thrives under pressure. Outside of work, Leo enjoys spending time with his family, taking in a ball game and playing with his dogs. We’re incredibly fortunate to have Leo apart of the Appleby family.

Simply put, Carlos knows what he’s doing. From working the floor sander or installing new quarter rounds in the doorway, Carlos is a one of kind expert technician. If he’s not at work, you’ll be sure to find him behind the grill working on his next great chicken recipe.

Raul is 15 year veteran of the hardwood floor industry which means he’s seen just about everything. His attention to detail is second to none and takes pride in a hard day’s work. When not at work, he enjoys going to the beach and spending quality time with his family.