Charity Adeoti is a student at Hawkeye Community College Cedar Falls campus where she is wrapping up the 10-week FCEF installation program. Charity brings several years of flooring installation experience to the table and has big plans following the completion of her education. Here, she talks more in depth about her flooring journey and her plans to help bring in the next generation of flooring installers.

Roland Thompson, owner, Thompson Flooring & Installation and CFI member, was recently appointed to CFI Board Chair to help revamp the association’s chapter program. Here, he talks about his new position and CFI’s plans to grow the program.

Beyond Balance, a conference for working women and those who support them, takes place March 5, 2024, in Dalton, Georgia. Conference planner Delyn Ellis, director of claims at Shaw Industries, tells us about the event and why women in flooring should plan to attend, virtually or in person.

At The International Surface Event (TISE) 2024, Benjamin Walker, COO, Go Carrera, shares his journey in the flooring industry and ultimately how he landed at Go Carrera. Here, we discuss the various initiatives Go Carrera has recently implemented, focusing on their Jump Start program that helps new flooring installers in the field find employment.

Roland Thompson, owner, Thompson Flooring & Installation, and president of the Del Marva, Maryland CFI chapter, sat down with FLOOR Trends & Installation Managing Editor, Beth Miller, during the TISE 2024 show to discuss CFI's plans to revamp its chapter program, plans for implementation and his appointment to Board Chair. Listen as Thompson talks about the TISE National Installer of the Year Competition and how he feels about his newly appointed position. 

Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, based in Suwanee, Georgia, recently transformed into an employee-owned company. Donny Phillips and Frank Winter recently shared insights with FLOOR Trends & Installation about why they created employee stock ownership plan and what it means for the future of their business. 

David Gross, executive director, INSTALL, shares his experience, how he came to land in a union organization and provides next steps for flooring installers who are interested in moving into another role within the flooring industry.

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