The World Floor Covering Association and CCA Global Partners jointly announced Jim Aaron as the executive director of the Floor Covering Education Foundation. Scott Humphrey, chief executive officer of the WFCA, said, “We are pleased and excited to be able to fill this new position with Jim Aaron. Jim has worked in the industry all of his career, has deep knowledge, and is widely respected. He’ll be a tremendous asset as we continue our commitment to solve the installation crisis.”
Humphrey added, “For years, the floor covering industry has been challenged by a lack of qualified, skilled individuals who can install floor covering in homes and commercial settings. As the industry has moved to hard-surface floor covering, the need for highly qualified installers has accelerated. Today, we need true craftsmen and artisans as installers. To address this need, the WFCA, along with organizations throughout the industry, is leading an effort to recruit, scholarship, and place new installers in the industry. The Floor Covering Education Foundation will be the center of that effort, led by Jim Aaron.”