An incredible show of generosity at the recent American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG) & Commercial USA Member Summit in San Antonio resulted in $16,700 raised for the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) to support flooring industry families facing catastrophic illness, severe injury or disability. “Our members include independent flooring retailers, commercial contractors, and supplier partners…
Pictured from left: Charlie Dilks, CCA Global Partners; Eric Bernstein, CCA Global Partners; and Andrea Blackbourn, FCIF. The Alan Greenberg Memorial Golf & Pickleball Tournament, hosted by CCA Global Partners on Sept. 16 at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Georgia, raised $142,000 to support the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) and flooring families in need. The…
Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) has named Ray Clark executive director, effective September 16, 2026. Clark will guide CFI’s continued growth while advancing its longstanding mission to elevate the installation profession through education, certification and industry collaboration. “CFI attracted a strong field of candidates, and Ray stood out for his record of growing organizations, building partnerships…
Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) and Flooring Consultants and Inspection Training Services (FCITS) have announced new program details for the 2026 Synergy Convention & Expo, taking place Nov.10-12 at the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Now in its fourth year as a joint industry event, Synergy brings flooring professionals together…
Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has added flooring industry veteran Paul Sneed to its instructional team. Sneed will make his FCITS debut August 20–21 in San Antonio, Texas, leading the organization’s Rigid Core Technical Certification course. Sneed brings more than 43 years of experience with Shaw Industries, where he held leadership roles including…
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has promoted Freida Staten to Chief Operating Officer (COO), expanding her leadership responsibilities across the association and its affiliated organizations. Staten most recently served as Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, where she led the association’s marketing, communications, branding, and strategic initiatives. In her new role, she will partner closely…
The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) will present a new three-part interactive series on artificial intelligence through its GROW professional development program, giving members practical guidance for using AI more effectively in their businesses. Led by Aaron Welch, Founder and CEO of Peritix Technology Advisors, the Hiring AI Webinar Series approaches AI much like a…
The World Floor Covering Association’s (WFCA) Step Up Tour has completed its first three stops, highlighting member businesses whose leadership, innovation, and commitment to the industry exemplify the strength of independent flooring retailers. The first three visits—to Sunshine Interiors in Lakeland, Florida; Jabara’s Home Services in Wichita, Kansas; and Carpet Exchange in Denver, Colorado—reflect the…
Professional education in flooring installation, inspection, moisture testing, and failure prevention. As flooring products, installation methods, and manufacturer requirements continue to evolve, ongoing education is essential for reducing installation failures and improving project outcomes. Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), has announced a series of…
Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI), in collaboration with the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), has opened registration for the next cohort of the SEAL (Seeking Excellence as Leaders) Training and Certification Program. Running virtually from August through November 2026, the program combines self-paced learning with monthly cohort meetings to help women in flooring strengthen…
Reduce Callbacks. Protect Profit. The Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) program will host its Preventing Rigid Core Flooring Failures training on July 14-15, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The course will provide flooring professionals with practical tools to identify risks early, improve decision-making, and reduce costly claims and callbacks. As rigid core flooring continues…
Industry leader helped advance merger efforts that led to the creation of the World Floor Covering Association. The floor covering and restoration industry has lost one of its most enduring, influential, and beloved figures with the passing of Dennis Blake, CFE, founder of Better Floors & Restorations, former chairman of the Western Floor Covering Association,…