Present Day - How Does a Lawyer Become a Furniture Purveyor?
After five years practicing corporate bankruptcy at a large San Francisco firm and some time developing his own Minnesota practice, Jeff realized that furniture was in his blood and decided to make a foray into the furniture world.
In June of 2007, he tapered off his law practice and put his MBA to good use by opening Beddy Buy in Burnsville Center, which carried a broad selection of Sealy and King Koil mattresses, and some home furnishings. Beddy Buy merged into Mattress Monster in June of 2009.
In May of 2008, Jeff and Jennifer opened Mattress Monster on Burnsville Parkway and County Road 5. This space was primarly a clearance location, including scratch-and-dents and value-priced items.
In September of 2008, a second Mattress Monster was opened on South Robert Street in West Saint Paul.
In July of 2009, Beddy Buy and Mattress Monster Burnsville were consolidated into a new, larger location on Highway 13 in Burnsville. This larger space allows us to display an expanded selection to customers, from value-level to high-end latex and memory foam mattresses, along with bedroom sets and living room furniture.
In February of 2010, we look forward to opening our newest location in Little Canada, on the 694 frontage road near Rice Street.
Between our three stores, you'll find lots of options and great service, whatever your budget. We know there is nothing worse than being pressured into a sale you really know little about. Feel free to take time and ask questions - that's what we're here for.
Thank you to all of our customers who have supported our small business. We feel that small, locally owned businesses are important to our community and truly appreciate your participation in this concept. Thank you!
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Jeff Butwinick, Owner Jeff@MattressMonster.net Jeff comes from a long line of furniture purveyors and LOVES to talk mattresses! See him with any special orders or hard-to-find items. Jeff also has a law degree from U of M and an MBA from Carlson School of Management. He currently specializes in bankruptcy cases and has Vikings season tickets. |
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Jennifer Duda, Owner Jen@MattressMonster.net Jennifer handles internal administrative functions, including website design and maintenance, database, reporting, and other “fun stuff.” She has been a Human Resources consultant, speaks conversational Spanish, and loves to recycle. |
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Alan Duda, Sales Associate Alan@MattressMonster.net Alan is recently retired from a 30+ year career in the consumer goods business services industry. He works part-time with us to stay out of trouble. Alan sold furniture for Dayton's way back before he had three kids' names to mix up (Je-Mollie and Mo-Jennie and sometimesTo-Jennie). He is verrrrryyyy laid back and helpful and likes to read books like “Salt” and “Cod.” |
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Kristyn Peterson, Sales Associate Kristyn@MattressMonster.net Kristyn has been with us since our Beddy Buy days, and recently made the move to our location on Highway 13 in Burnsville. She comes from Michigan, where she majored in journalism. She enjoys swimming and spent some time living as a marketing intern in the Olympic Village in Colorado. |
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Roger Gabrielson, Sales Associate Roger@MattressMonster.net Roger joined our team to provide short-term delivery assistance while laid off from his union glass worker job, and eventually started picking up hours selling at the Beddy Buy store in Burnsville Center. As we grew busier, he helped open and establish the first Mattress Monster store in Burnsville, even coming up with the new “Mattress Monster” name. After the Burnsville location was up and running, he helped open and is currently working at the West St. Paul store. He is also the delivery coordinator. In his free time, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, fishing, and spending time with his family. |
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