Michael Restifo

Raised in Mobile, Alabama, Michael Restifo’s journey began on the college baseball diamond, where he developed a strong competitive drive while earning a degree in finance. After starting his career in the financial sector, Michael transitioned to the flooring industry, driven by a bold vision to change how business was done. Now settled in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife and two young boys, Michael has turned his passion into a thriving business.

After five years in retail flooring, Michael founded GRAYTON®, a company that has grown exponentially under his leadership. GRAYTON® is now a multimillion-dollar enterprise, consistently doubling in size each year and emerging as the leader in flooring sales and installation across Birmingham and the Southeast. Michael built his success on a straightforward yet groundbreaking philosophy: attract top talent and reward them well, while optimizing operations to prioritize what matters most—providing exceptional benefits to our customers.

Recognizing the limitations of many manufacturers’ products, Michael set out to deliver superior quality and value to customers. His dedication to excellence took him across the globe to research and personally inspect production processes, ensuring that only the best materials are brought to market. By offering homebuilders and retail customers high-quality flooring at competitive prices, Michael empowers them to achieve more for their investment.

In collaboration with Darrell Locke, Michael has built what is now considered the gold standard in flooring. Together, they continue to set the highest boundaries of quality and service, ensuring GRAYTON® is a leader in the industry.

With a focus on integrity, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction, Michael Restifo is more than a business leader—he is a visionary committed to pushing the status quo of the flooring industry and delivering exceptional value to every customer.