Tandus recently refined its marketing organization by naming Tom Ellis, vice president of marketing. In his new role, Ellis will be responsible for the strategic market direction for the education, healthcare and government markets.

Ellis joined C&A in 1998 as general manager, education markets, and has been actively involved with the company's focus on indoor air quality and surrounding environmental issues. He brings 20 years of industry experience to his new role. He served as a regional sales manager for Formica Corp. for nine years and represented Armstrong World Industries in both the commercial wall coverings and architectural building products divisions for seven years.