The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announces that Executive Vice President Ralph Falavinha is stepping down from his position to focus on the growing demands of his family’s business.
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has promoted Sara Vineyard to vice president of finance. In her new role, Vineyard will oversee the financial strategy and operations of the WFCA to ensure continued fiscal strength and help drive the association’s industry-wide impact.
The Dixie Group announced that Bill Waters, senior vice president Central US, will retire at the end of July, concluding a remarkable 22-year tenure with the company and nearly five decades in the flooring industry.
Karndean Designflooring has appointed Patrick Jacobs as vice president of commercial sales, bringing decades of flooring industry experience to strengthen the luxury vinyl tile supplier's commercial business.
Shaw Industries has appointed Jamie Welborn as vice president of carpet product. In this role, Welborn will lead the strategic direction of Shaw’s residential carpet portfolio, focusing on delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that elevate the customer experience and support Shaw’s continued growth.
Emore, who most recently served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the flooring and building products industries.
Global flooring leader HMTX appoints Group President Debarati Sen as CEO effective May 16, while longtime CEO Harlan Stone transitions to Executive Chairman. The planned succession leverages Sen's 30 years of leadership experience to drive HMTX's next growth phase.
Manufacturing executive and former submarine officer Norman J. Freebeck was appointed president of Roppe Holding Company after transforming Flexco operations. With 30+ years of leadership experience, Freebeck steps in as the flooring manufacturer celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Abbey Carpet Co. elevates Susan Butler to CFO after just one year, while promoting 25-year veteran Bill Wilson to COO. Meanwhile, Floor360 names warehouse-to-executive success story Jeff Rathsack as commercial sales manager, and Wineo appoints sustainability expert Jess Morse to serve New England.
Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett named Michael Mathews as senior vice president of commercial strategy for its North American leadership team. In this role, he will lead Tarkett’s segment, product, innovation, design and sustainability teams.