New Ownership Transitioned for Parlor City Cabinetry
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new owners of Parlor City Cabinetry with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at 118 North Main Street in Bluffton. Nathan and John Stauffer recently purchased Parlor City Cabinetry from Leon Geiser after owning the business for 45 years.
John and Nathan Stauffer bought Parlor City Cabinetry in the fall of 2020. However, Nathan was still working full-time in education and as of July 2022 transitioned into running the business 100%. “I am really excited about this new venture and what the future holds.”
John stated that this new endeavor has been fun working alongside Leon and learning a lot about the business. “We have learned so much from Leon and appreciate his willingness to walk alongside and help with projects. Both Nathan and I have an entrepreneurial bone in our bodies, and this was our first big step beyond being landlords.”
The LLC for the business is named Plow & Owl investments based off their history in FFA. “Plow is a symbol of labor and Owl is a symbol of wisdom,” explained John. “Our belief is that we need to do the work and be able to have that wisdom to make decisions. Both Nathan and I try to be that energy and draw on the wisdom of Leon in the business.”
John and Nathan’s families have a passion for Wells County. Their families have embedded themselves in downtown remodeling and restoring a variety of buildings in Bluffton. Both families have moved to downtown remodeled apartments.
Steve Stauffer, father of John and Nathan and retired Southern Wells educator and FFA Advisor, has been supportive of his son’s businesses and projects. “It has brought us a lot of joy working with our dad and bouncing ideas of off him,” said John. “We also want to thank our wives, Katie and Renelle, for all of their support and dedication. We could not do it without them.”
John and Nathan have been working hard remodeling Parlor City Cabinetry to allow customers to come in and see, feel, and experience what is offered. “We updated the showroom, put a fresh coat of paint on the walls, brought in cabinets, and installed a few models for display,” said Nathan.
Parlor City Cabinetry specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, and new builds. “We take pride in using cabinets made here in Indiana,” said Nathan. “We also install solid surfaces such as quartz, granite, and laminate. We work with customers directly or with contractors. Cash and carry options are also available. Our goal is to build relationships with every customer we meet.”
Pictured in the photo left to right:
Erin Prible, Executive Director, Wells County Chamber of Commerce
Phil Swain, PNC Bank
Casey Robbins, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Chamber Ambassador
Chad Harris, Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Katie Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
Lyndal Geiser, Parlor City Cabinetry
Lee VonGunten, AdamsWells Internet-Telecom-TV
Nathan Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
Leon Gaiser, Parlor City Cabinetry
Christian Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
John Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
Renelle Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
Isaac Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
Hannah Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
Erica Lehman, Coldwell Banker-Holloway, Chamber Ambassador
Steve Stauffer, Parlor City Cabinetry
Mayor John Whicker