BonaKemi USA has named southeast regional contractor manager Bob Burton winner of its annual Bona USA Peak Sales Achievement Award. Based in Gibsonville, N.C., Burton has been with the company since 2001.  Criteria used to determine the winner included outstanding sales in all product categories, demonstration of the highest level of professionalism, aggressive support of all BonaKemi sales and marketing programs, superior knowledge, demonstrated creative sales and marketing support for BonaKemi distributors, and overall territory management.

Tony Almeida

Florim has added Tony Almeida and Heather Saladin to its sales team. Almeida, a 12-year tile industry veteran, will serve as East Coast regional manager representing the Esquire and AFI porcelain tile brands.

Heather Saladin

Saladin, who recently served with Dal-Tile, has been named regional sales manager for the California, Texas and the mountain region. She will provide hands-on support for the Esquire and AFI brands.

Larry Subervi

UFLOOR Systems Inc. has appointed Larry Subervi national sales manager – hardwood. Subervi comes to UFLOOR from BonaKemi USA where he held various positions in the management and operations.

Greg Pray

Glitsa American has added Brian Gamet as sales and technical rep. He is responsible for marketing Glitsa’s finish lines from Maine to Louisiana.

Greg Pray has been named president of Columbia Flooring. He replaces outgoing president David Wootton, who is retiring.

Johnsie Beck

Bonsal American has made several staff changes in a bid to better manage the growth and conversion of its commercial and tile setting products to the new ProSpec brand. Johnsie Beck, Sakrete of North America president, will assume the added position of executive vp – sales.

Bob Huddart

Kathy Rudolph has been appointed vp of sales, construction products east; Kevin McFadden has been named vp of sales, construction products west/product management; Bob Huddart has been appointed Bonsal American national accounts manager.

Todd Stiffler

Additionally, Todd Stiffler will assume the director, BMI sales position for Bonsal American Materials Independent Group.

Matt Kitchen

Formica Flooring has promoted Matt Kitchen to accessory product manager. His responsibilities include the accessories market, which include transitions, underlayment, cleaning and installation kits.