Russ DeLozier Named President of The Carpet and Rug Institute
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) board of directors is pleased to announce industry veteran Russ DeLozier will serve as the next president of the CRI, the leading source for science-based information about carpet and whose members represent more than 90 percent of the carpet manufactured in the U.S. Mr. DeLozier will begin his new role at CRI on June 1, 2023, in Dalton, Ga.
“Russ has more than 30 years of experience serving the industry and is a proven leader in corporate sustainability, chemical and floor covering manufacturing, and materials recycling. With his extensive knowledge and dedication to the industry, I am confident Russ will lead the CRI during a pivotal time in our organization’s history,” said Tom Pendley, chair of the board of directors of The Carpet and Rug Institute.