CCA Global Partners, Inc., announced a series of changes in its senior management team, effective October 1, 2024. These changes are part of a management transition plan.

Eric Bernstein has been appointed CEO of CCA. Rick Bennet has been CEO of CCA since 2008 and will continue as a member of CCA’s Board of Directors. 

“Howard Brodsky and Rick Bennet built an impressive business founded on the principle of helping entrepreneurial businesspeople grow and succeed,"

Bernstein said. "Along with the entire CCA team, I look forward to building on that legacy, and growing and extending the business for the benefit of our member-stockholders. We believe the CCA brands are the strongest in the industry, and our members are very well positioned to succeed as the industry rebounds.”    

John Gilbert has retired as president of Carpet One Floor & Home, a position he held since 2018.  

“John’s strategies and initiatives made a significant impact with our membership, particularly the transition towards both digital marketing and the pioneering use of data in Carpet One’s tools and services," Bernstein said. "We thank John and wish him well in retirement.”

Keith Spano has been appointed president of Carpet One Floor & Home and President, Retail Groups. Spano was president of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and International Design Guild.  He joined CCA in 2011 after holding a series of positions in the floor-covering industry.  

"The next few years will be exciting for Carpet One and its members as we snap a new line, redefining retail flooring excellence throughout the United States and Canada," Spano said. 

Steve Sieracki has been appointed president of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and International Design Guild.  Sieracki joined CCA in September 2023.  He was previously with Shaw Industries in a variety of positions since 1990.  

“I am excited to help our members build on the programs and services Keith Spano and the team have developed," Sieracki said. "The initiatives we have rolled out will position members for growth.  Our retail team is energized to partner with our members by bringing solutions to win in the marketplace for 2025 and for years to come!”  

Other senior executives remain in place:  Scott Wheeler, COO of Retail Groups; Charlie Dilks, Chief Product Officer; Andrew Shulklapper, president, and Rachael Walschleger, COO, of ProSource Wholesale; Matt Wilkins, CFO; and Bob Wilson, CAO.