Mohawk names Chris Wellborn as COO, Dal-Tile top exec will continue expansion

Mohawk Industries, Inc. has named William C. ("Chris") Wellborn as its chief operating officer. Wellborn, has served as president of the Mohawk subsidiary Dal-Tile since March 2002 and was previously an executive vice president and CFO of Dal-Tile. In announcing the appointment, Mohawk chairman and CEO, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, praised Wellborn for his success at the helm of Dal-Tile and said he was well suited to continue Mohawk's expansion beyond its roots as a carpet supplier.

"Mohawk has experienced strong growth in our business as we have transitioned from a carpet company to a total flooring business which includes carpet, rugs, ceramic, laminate, stone, wood and vinyl products," said Lorberbaum.