# Nick Greenko of Tangram Interiors Selected as Finalist in Los Angeles Business Journal CFO Awards
Nick Greenko, Chief Financial Officer for Tangram Interiors, has been selected as a finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal's CFO Awards, the publication's annual recognition of top area financial executives.
The awards presentation took place on September 18, 2017, at the L.A. Hotel Downtown, celebrating finance professionals across Los Angeles County for their essential contributions to organizational leadership in today's complex economic landscape.
## A Well-Deserved Recognition
"I am truly honored by this recognition and very proud of our accomplishments over the years," Greenko said. "Tangram is an extraordinary organization with an unmatched team of highly creative people who work hard every day to bring unique solutions to each of our clients."
This recognition highlights the critical role financial leadership plays in driving commercial interior design firms forward, especially in competitive markets like Southern California.
## Leading Through Strategic Vision
Greenko brings extensive experience to his role, with 35 years as a senior financial executive across diverse industries—from banking to non-profit organizations, including 20 years specifically in commercial furniture. As a member of the original Tangram management team that relocated from Detroit to purchase the company from Steelcase in 2002, he's been instrumental in shaping the firm's growth trajectory.
His broad oversight responsibilities span accounting, finance, human resources, risk management, IT, design, marketing, and customer service. Beyond traditional CFO duties, Greenko also leads the company's finance group, all support disciplines, the Tangram Studio custom workspace division, and the West Elm partnership.
## Community Engagement and Industry Leadership
Since 2015, Greenko has made downtown Los Angeles his home, actively participating in the urban renaissance of the Historic Core. His community involvement extends to charitable work with the California Hospital Medical Center Foundation and numerous cultural organizations, including:
- Los Angeles County Museum of Art (patron) - Alliance Francaise of Los Angeles (member) - Pacific Symphony Orchestra (board member, Strategic Planning Committee chair) - LA Opera (patron) - KUSC (patron)
He's also been an active sponsor of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program in Los Angeles since 2015, demonstrating his commitment to supporting business innovation in the region.
## The Tangram Advantage
Under Greenko's financial stewardship, Tangram Interiors has evolved into Southern California's leading commercial interior solutions provider. The company serves clients across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, and Fresno counties as a flagship dealer for Steelcase, Inc.
What sets Tangram apart is its comprehensive approach to workplace design through five integrated business units:
- **Flooring** - Complete flooring solutions - **Fabrication** - Custom manufacturing capabilities - **Custom Furniture** - Bespoke workspace solutions - **Move Management** - Seamless transition services - **Technology** - Integrated tech solutions
This holistic approach allows Tangram to deliver cohesive workplace environments that foster employee satisfaction, collaboration, and productivity while reinforcing each client's brand and culture.
## Financial Leadership in Design
Greenko's recognition as a CFO Awards finalist underscores an important truth for commercial design professionals: strong financial leadership is essential for delivering exceptional client outcomes. His ability to oversee diverse business functions while maintaining focus on creative excellence demonstrates how financial acumen and design innovation can work hand in hand.
For design firms looking to scale and diversify their service offerings, Tangram's evolution under Greenko's financial guidance offers valuable insights into building sustainable, multi-faceted organizations that can meet the complex needs of today's commercial clients.
The Los Angeles Business Journal's recognition of Nick Greenko reflects not just individual achievement, but the vital role that strategic financial leadership plays in advancing the commercial interior design industry.
