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For Account Executive Auggie Arundel, success in the contract furniture industry comes down to teamwork, relationships, and showing up with intention. A graduate of Carthage College, where he played baseball while studying communications and public relations with a minor in marketing, Auggie’s career path has always blended people skills with discipline and drive.

After college, Auggie began his professional career working in the Chicago Cubs’ sports department, an experience that sharpened his understanding of collaboration, performance, and behind-the-scenes coordination. He later spent nearly a decade in logistics, developing a comfort level with fast-paced environments, problem-solving, and relationship-building. Encouraged by industry connections, Auggie joined Henricksen nearly three years ago, seeing it as the right place to bring his sales experience and network into a new arena.

Today, Auggie supports projects across multiple verticals, with a strong focus on real estate and corporate environments. He works closely with brokers, building managers, and general contractors on spec suites and workplace projects throughout Chicago. One recent milestone includes bringing in his first million-dollar project, for a Geotechnical Engineering company, Braun Interec. Which grew from a small Chicago engagement into a full headquarters renovation in Minneapolis. As his role continues to evolve, Auggie is also focused on expanding into the public sector, leveraging long-standing community relationships and a growing pipeline of opportunities.

Auggie credits much of his success to the people around him. He works closely with teammates Mike Lewis and Phil Wolverton, drawing on their experience while building his own confidence in leading meetings and managing complex conversations. Supported by Henricksen’s design team, project coordinators, and project manager Dave Clay, Auggie values having a full bench of expertise at his fingertips. “Seeing things firsthand on a job site makes all the difference,” he shares. “That hands-on learning, combined with the team support here, helps everything click.”

Staying connected to the industry is also a priority. Auggie actively participates in organizations and events such as CoreNet, some young leaders’ groups, and community initiatives like the Reaumond Foundation. He keeps a close eye on local development through outlets like Chicago Crain’s Business, using those insights to stay informed and engaged as the market evolves.

When asked what sets Henricksen apart, Auggie points to the people without hesitation. From leadership to design, project coordination, and project management, he describes a culture rooted in trust, support, and shared success. “It feels like a family,” he says. “Everyone plays for the name on the front of the jersey, not the back. That team-first mindset is something I learned through my lifetime in sports, and it’s exactly what I see at Henricksen every day.”

Outside of work, Auggie enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie of four years and their 15-month-old daughter, Georgia. While golf has taken a back seat lately, family trips, weekends at home, and introducing his daughter to sports now top the list. As his career continues to grow, Auggie remains grounded in the values that brought him to Henricksen in the first place: teamwork, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to his clients and the people behind every project.