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.
AtlantaFlooringDesignCenters, 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.
Bona’s Matt Casey, director of professional marketing and the Bona Certified Craftsman Program, has been with the company for nearly two decades. During that time, he has witnessed a multitude of contractor challenges as well as the evolution of new product solutions. He details the current state of sustainability in the wood products industry, offering a few tips on how to work smarter not harder.
Architect Scott Faucheux is an expert at bringing magic to retail environments. Having worked on concepts for Urban Outfitters and Anthropology, Faucheux is now creative director at TPG Architects. Learn what he has to say about the role flooring plays in the design of retail spaces.
In recognition of Interface's 50th anniversary, Chip DeGrace, director of design purpose, reflects upon the history of carpet tile and Interface’s accomplishments to date, and he looks towards the future of flooring design.
Recently, The Home Depot announced it had expanded its Path to Pro program to include both English and Spanish. Jenna Arca, director of workforce development, fills us in on the Path to Pro program and what this expansion means for the current and future labor pool.
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