Windmoeller appoints Julie Welch as senior healthcare director for Pureline Organic Flooring. Spartan Surfaces expands with healthcare expert Scott Pecore and territory managers Taylor Grossenkemper and John Bettinger, while completing integration with Salesmaster and GNA under new leadership from Ellen Stasi and Michael Goldfarb.
Representing the Central Region, which includes Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Advisory Council members are chosen for their dedication to the cooperative and history of business success.
UCX has promoted four executives to vice president roles across product development, marketing, and national accounts divisions as part of a strategic reorganization to enhance efficiency, innovation, and customer service delivery
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announces the retirement of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Steve Abernathy. He will receive the Tom Jennings Award for Excellence during a ceremony at the WFCA booth (2413) at The International Surface Event (TISE).
The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) announced the passing of John Steven Renkert whose commitment to family, community, and the ceramic tile industry will continue to resonate for generations to come.
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) announced the retirement of Jeffrey King, its legal counsel since 1995, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career dedicated to supporting the flooring industry. Succeeding King as WFCA’s legal counsel as of January 1, 2025, is Kaytie Pickett, a partner in the Litigation Practice Group at Jones Walker LLP.
Marco Ludwig, former CEO of Schluter Systems North America, has been appointed president of Uzin Utz North America, bringing extensive flooring industry experience and a track record of driving growth and innovation in the building materials sector.
I4F has appointed former Philips executive Adina Caldararu as commercial and demand creation Director for Europe, based in Belgium. She brings 18 years of sales leadership experience to drive i4F's European growth strategy.
After three decades of service, Marilyn Kelland has been promoted from vice president to president of CF Data Systems, a leading construction industry software provider. Known for her customer-first approach and deep industry knowledge, Kelland started as a support representative in 1994 and has been instrumental in the company's evolution.
Spartan has appointed John Narciso as Director of Business Development—West to support the sales team across the region, spanning from Colorado to the West Coast. Mary McAtamney joins the business development team in Michigan where she will focus on the healthcare and education market segments.
