Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced Don Styka, director of field services, Tarkett, was elected as its new board chair during the December Advisory Board Meeting. Styka, who has been a CFI advisory board member since 2018 succeeds Dave Garden.

Rod Von Busch, vice president of operations, CDI Floors, was elected vice chair and Roland Thompson, owner, Thompson Flooring & Installation, was elected as secretary. Von Busch will also serve as CFI’s representative to the WFCA board of directors.

Outgoing Board Chair, Dave Garden, is now the Executive Director of Education for CFI. He is joined by other board members:

• Tony Buckhardt, Carpet Cushions & Supplies
• Joe Cea, Congoleum
• Alan Ellis, Alan’s Carpet & Floors
• Bob Gillespie, Bob’s Carpet Installation Services
• Andrew Smith, Engineered Floors
• John McHale, International Certified Flooring Installers Association
• Jay Zurn, Metroflor
• D Clark, L Fishman

“Don, Rod and Roland bring passion, wisdom and commitment to their work with CFI,” commented Steve Abernathy, WFCA chief operating officer. “Their dedication to the association, commitment to the industry and perspective they bring from different sectors of the business is invaluable and we are grateful to have them serve on our board. Their leadership will further CFI’s mission as we elevate, train and promote professional installation.”

Members of CFI’s Advisory Board serve a three-year term and participate in monthly meetings that help shape association programs, policies and initiatives.