Stanton Carpet Corporation, a leading supplier of decorative carpet, custom rugs and hard surfaces, has appointed Trey Thames to the new role of senior vice president of soft surface. Thames will lead overall sales responsibility for Stanton’s soft surface business. 

Prior to joining Stanton, Trey was the SVP of sales for Mohawk retail for six years. Before Mohawk, Thames spent 25 years with Shaw, most recently as VP of sales for Andersen Tuftex and the VP of retail business Strategy. Thames has spent the last 31 years in the flooring business, ascending through Shaw in multiple high-level sales, marketing and product capacities including VP of sales for Andersen Tuftex and VP retail business strategy.

To amplify Stanton’s strategic expansion plan, Mitch White transitions to the new role of VP of key accounts and promotional sales. The company said White's dynamic, selfless leadership and outstanding sales abilities have been a cornerstone of Stanton’s extensive growth over the last 20 years.

White and Stanton’s regional vice presidents of soft surface will report to Thames. Stanton’s dedicated regional vice presidents of hard surface will continue reporting to Jamann Stepp, Stanton’s senior vice president of hard surface, who joined Stanton in November 2023. 

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