Bonitz Flooring’s Harold Chapman (see “Profiles in Success: Bonitz Flooring Group” in our July issue) took the helm of the World Floor Covering Association on July 1, filling the role vacated by Jim Walters. Listen in to hear Harold’s thoughts on where the WFCA’s been, where it’s going and role it will play in the future of the floor covering industry. 

Bentley Prince Street is going solo, with management acquiring the company from its parent, Interface, Inc. In the coming year, BPS will be increasing efforts in innovation and performance, while reinforcing its legacy of design excellence, and we’ve got president and CEO Anthony Minite telling us just how that’s going to happen!

As President & CEO of Starnet Worldwide, the Commercial Flooring Partnership, Jeanne Matson oversees all Starnet activities including the development of marketing support, member and industry communications, membership policies and vendor relationships. Jeanne works closely with the Starnet staff and Board of Directors to establish priorities and to ensure that the needs of the members and vendors are met.

That's right, you asked and we answered: the floor trends Podcast is up and running! Very soon, you'll be hearing the innermost thoughts and ideas of the industry's most prominent movers and shakers ... but for now you'll just have to settle for a quick welcome from floor trends editor in chief Jeff Stouffer.