In 1982, Juan F. Gronlier. started J&P Tiles, Inc. by focusing on residential communities, hardscape pavers, and small franchise restaurants. Showcasing materials at the local Home Show and residential townhomes was the original niche and concept during the 80’s. Through the years, during the 1990’s the company began to focus on larger rental communities, the educational sector and later ventured into the shopping mall and car dealership areas.
In 1999, Melissa Gronlier-Moya graduated from Florida International University with her B.B.A. in Business Administration. She joined J & P Tiles, Inc. in 1999 and worked within the construction division doing estimating and commercial sales. She obtained her M.B.A from the University of Miami shortly thereafter in 2001. In 2002, she became Vice President of Sales and began oversees the general operations for the company. After 15 years, in 2017 she became the Executive Vice President and focused on a new approach of the family business. Today, the company is focused on high rise condominiums, high end hotels and apartment buildings and large scaled towers. She has traveled extensively overseas and has been importing containers directly worldwide for all projects. J&P also now focus has changed and opened divisions that handle countertops, carpet/rubber, and wood flooring sectors.