Key Staff
Darren F. Abraham
President / CEO
Darren is responsible for the financial health, culture, business philosophy, and future opportunities of Abraham
Linc. He is the corporate thought leader responsible for analyzing what the company is doing today and
identifying where the company excels and needs to improve. He also creates an achievable vision and clear
direction for the company and leads team members toward that goal.
Darren is driven to come to work every day to build and win something, not for just himself, but for others. He
believes Abraham Linc and floorcovering distribution are the best vehicles to reach those goals.
Outside of the office Darren enjoys reading and traveling.
Terry L. Warne
Executive Vice President
Terry leads Abraham Linc employees and managers to excel in customer satisfaction, while also heading
the company’s sales force. He is also responsible for product management of the hardwood, laminate and
cushion divisions.
Terry assumed the role of Executive Vice President back in 1989 after Darren Abraham took ownership of
Preston Distributors. As teenagers Terry and Darren became best friends and started installing carpet
together in 1983. Now, Terry facilitates a positive, corporate culture and morale. He believes in working
closely with his team and divisions to deliver the highest quality of service to customers.
Outside of the office, Terry enjoys spending time with his family and golfing.
Robert Marra
Chief Financial Officer
Robert oversees the finance, IT, human resource matters, as well as risk management.
Robert aims to grow the company in a profitable manner by focusing on details of accuracy and timely reporting
to both internal and external customers.
In the office, Robert can be found enjoying music. He spends his weekends and evenings promoting youth sports.
Robert is also an integral part of the community through his participation in youth baseball.
Adam Davisson
Logistics Manager
Adam provides executive leadership to the warehouse and transportation departments, and he oversees all
building maintenance.
Adam has been a member of Abraham Linc since 2004. He has filled a number of roles in the logistics department.
He manages the department using the phrase, “If we are able to work a little harder to go above and beyond, then
why not do it?”
Adam enjoys hunting, camping, and training horses. He also coaches youth basketball and soccer.
Bill Reed
Contact Center Manager
Bill is a driving force for efficiency and positivity in customer interactions. He monitors and measures the
execution of shipping, returns, claims, and the overall customer experience.
He believes in being fair to every employee and building personal relationships with his associates. He has a knack
for bringing lightness and fun to all occasions.
Bill enjoys fishing with his son and taking his family out on their boat during the warmer months.
AJ Warne
Director of Resilient Sales
AJ is responsible for the marketing and sales of all resilient products in the Abraham Linc portfolio. He manages the branded lines, such as Earthwerks, IVC, and Raskin. He also designs, sources, markets and promotes Abraham Linc’s brand Eastern Flooring Products.
AJ attributes his experience to time spent as a territory manager and working as the company’s Contact Center
Manager prior to that. He believes that creating value in product for Abraham Linc’s customers starts with buying
and promoting the right products and positioning the products within the market of the end user.
AJ is an Alumnus of West Virginia University. He’s an avid traveler and is on his way to visiting each of the 7 continents and all 50 U.S. states.
Kevin Murphy
Regional Vice President
Kevin is responsible for managing all sales and managers in Maryland and Virginia for Abraham Linc.
Kevin had numerous years of sales management and marketing experience in the flooring industry, before starting
at Abraham Linc in 2012. He prides himself on establishing strong working relationships with customers,
prospects, and fellow employees.
Kevin is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Jean, and his two grown
children, Patrick and Danielle. He also enjoys boating and golfing.
Steve Lippy
Regional Vice President
Steve is responsible for managers and sales in Northern Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania for Abraham Linc.
Steve has over 30 years of experience in flooring distribution. While much of his experience has been in sales management, he has also been heavily involved in product management, bringing new and innovative flooring products to the market. Relationship and consultative selling is the key to Steve’s philosophy. “Helping our customers to be more successful is the most important thing we can do for them.”
Outside of work, Steve enjoys fitness and outdoor activities. He also enjoys spending time at the beach with his wife, Wendy, his four adult children, and grandchildren.
Jim Rottcher
Technical Specialist
Jim is responsible for overseeing and creating installation and warranty specifications. He provides immediate
responses and solutions by working with the Contact Center, territory managers, and external customers.
Jim began his career at Abraham Linc in 1994 and has spent 23 years as Territory Manager and most recently as
Director of Market Development. He enjoys living by the mantra of, “If you have something you have to get done,
just do it!”
Jim enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling with his wife, Dawn.
Dave Lambernedis
Purchasing Department
Dave coordinates and manages numerous activities such as order replenishment, inventory control, and
coordination of inbound freight from various parts of the world.
Since 1992, Dave has been a loyal employee to the company. He first served Abraham Linc for five years
as one of the company’s first delivery drivers. He then transitioned into the role as purchasing manager.
Outside of work, Dave enjoys bowling and spending time with his children, Morgan and Nicholas.
Tina McCartney
Accounts Receivable
Tina is responsible for accounts receivable and handles credit for Abraham Linc. She has been cross
training with the accounting department into accounts payable since 2014.
Having been with the company since 1996, Tina has been able to secure strong connections with long-
standing customers, which made her a great fit for managing accounts receivable. She began her career as
Contact Center team lead while cross training in the purchasing department. Tina feels that each
department works well together to achieve the best for customers and each other. She says that over the
years her peers have truly become a part of her family.
Tina is at her happiest when she’s by a campfire with her family or on the road with her husband in their
side-by- side.
Marci McElroy
Claims Administrator
Marci is responsible for return authorizations and claim resolution.
Marci has been with Abraham Linc since 2000. She has been the lead in customer service, accounts payable, and
now the claims department. Marci performs with clarity, efficiency, and urgency, while excelling in daily quality
assurance. She is determined to make the right things right while ensuring a positive consumer experience.
When Marci is home, she enjoys relaxing with her family and dogs.
Thomas Sleigh
Transportation Manager
Thomas is instrumental in working with the company’s logistics department. He oversees the company’s drivers
and truck fleet, inspects and maintains the trucks, and ensures the drivers are educated and happy.
Thomas business philosophy is that he will do everything in his power to make sure customers and employees are
taken care of and have what they need to succeed. He finds this is a good way to build relationships and company
morale within the transportation department.
Outside of work Thomas enjoys recreational shooting and playing the bass guitar.