Santa Barbara Young Professional of the Year

Garret Gustason

Garret is the General Manager and second-generation leader of Furniture Gallery by Mattress Mike, the Central Coast’s largest furniture and mattress showroom. What began as his father’s small shop in 1994 has grown under Garret’s leadership into a 70,000-square-foot Santa Barbara destination known for craftsmanship, innovation, and community connection. As the youngest Council Member for Nationwide West, he brings fresh perspective to one of the nation’s largest buying groups. A proud father of two, Garret believes success is measured not in sales, but in the strength of his community – supporting organizations like Domestic Violence Solutions, the Housing Authority, CADA-SB, and local youth athletics.

As one of our nominated responses enthusiastically wrote, ‘One of the best persons to work with and for. Not only was it a great experience working for the man, his mentorship continues to help shape my life to this day. Always keeps the mentality of inspiring, informing, motivating and encouraging. One of the biggest inspirations helping me and my strategy to being a successful business owner!’