Who We Are
Since 1993, Metro has been a leading provider of Workplace solutions in the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
Metro helps business and public agencies respond to the challenges of change, relocation, and growth. As specialists in the workplace, we partner with our clients to create and manage individual workspaces that support business objectives. We are a customer centric company with more than two decades of service experience building long-term relationships with clients both large and small.
Our goal is to consistently exceed our client’s expectations in providing furniture and facilities services solutions tailored to their requirements with value engineered cost savings.
At Metro we ask the right questions and listen carefully by getting to know the stakeholders involved with each project and to make sure we understand their aesthetic, functional, and business requirements. We combine that understanding with our appreciation of design and knowledge of the market to simplify the project process and provide authentic, cost-effective solutions. From large corporations to smaller emerging companies, public agencies to educational institutions, healthcare to life science and hospitality to professional sports and entertainment venues we are Innovators to the core, MCG is fueled by our commitment to the success of each and every customer. Our customers value us as a team member, ally, and ongoing resource.
What We Do
We understand that an office environment must be adaptable to change in order to have lasting value.
Understanding
Our primary goal is to create sustainable workplaces that utilize space effectively, promote a healthy work environment, and boost productivity. We achieve this by fully understanding the objectives and restraints of your project, including your budget and your desired aesthetic, as well as individual and group work styles. We study the ergonomics of your current space and your privacy needs and really get to know what will help improve your workplace.
Planning
We work with you to coordinate a timeline and a plan that suits your needs. We handle all of the nitty-gritty details, so you don’t have to! We’ll provide you with design typicals, actual specifications, finishes, and pricing, and we’ll verify all dimensions and your selections.
Execution
Installation is easy because we handle everything! We’ll coordinate installers, develop, and submit punch lists during the process, and train your employees on equipment and furniture usage. We’ll check-in with you as much as you need us to so you can rest easy. But we don’t stop there! We’re here for you even after your amazing new space is in use, providing ongoing maintenance and warranty fulfillment.
Leadership
A great company is comprised of great people, and Metro is set apart from others within the industry because of our exceptional people and leadership.
Our company culture encourages and supports our team members with open communication, creativity, adaptability, and solution-driven results. Leadership is fully committed to the success of every project, and we are passionate about what we do every day!
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Dwight Jackson
President
Avid Drummer of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Rhythms
Member of 100+ Rums Collective
Amateur Chef
Written 8 Screenplays
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DeQuese May
Vice President
Loves Adrenaline activities like skydiving, white water rapid rafting, and Auto Track Racing.
Was all conference Running Back @ Villanova University
Loves to video game in free time
Created a Fire mitigation business
Dwight Jackson
President
Dwight has over 30 years’ experience in office furniture and design and has built Metro into one of the premier contract furniture dealers in California.
As an executive sponsor and owner Dwight stays engaged with our team daily to assure that we are executing and performing both on schedule and on budget, and to provide support and allocate resources when needed. He holds a B.S. in Business/Interior Design from the University of California, Davis.
DeQuese May
Vice President
DeQuese has over 10 years’ experience developing strategic partnerships, executing high-value sales and consulting throughout the US Western Region. His experience includes end-to-end management of supply chains, product sales, and technology services in the Healthcare and Higher Education markets and the Contract Furniture industry. DeQuese has continuously been successful growing networks and market share within competitive markets like Philadelphia, Miami and the San Francisco Bay Area.
DeQuese is enthusiastic about expanding diversity and inclusion in his community. He has served as Assistant VP of Philanthropy for the Northern California IIDA chapter and is one of the founders of The Black Design Collective, a professional networking group aimed at creating safe spaces for Black professionals to congregate and collaborate.
DeQuese was a scholarship athlete where he earned his education from Villanova University and is a proud resident of Oakland, California
