Article Number: 8674
Craig Cook Promoted To RVP For Mohawk Hard Surfaces Southeast
Dallas, TX – December 9, 2013 – Mohawk Hard Surfaces has announced promotion of Craig Cook to “regional vice president for the Southeast” for Mohawk’s Hard Surfaces division, effective today.

“Our Mohawk Hard Surface sales team is made up of a nationwide network of some of the most knowledgeable and experienced sales professionals in the flooring industry,” said Jamie Byrne, senior vice president of Mohawk Hard Surfaces. “Always endeavoring to make our strong team even stronger, we are pleased to announce the internal promotion one of our current top performers into an executive leadership role.”

Cook brings over 20 years of experience in the flooring industry to his new role. For the past five years, he has played a key role in steering parts of the Mohawk Hard Surfaces/Unilin business to new levels of success and increased revenue. Cook’s experience also includes over a decade in key national leadership roles with Armstrong and time spent as GM for the residential builder group Hunter Douglas.

“Craig has a proven track record of leading teams so they excel at servicing their customers,” added Byrne. “We are extremely confident that our retailers in the Southeast region will receive excellent service and support from Craig, helping them increase their revenue.”
Cook will be based out of Charlotte, North Carolina and will report to Byrne.

About Mohawk
Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk provides a complete selection for all markets of carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl and rugs. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry including Mohawk, Karastan, Lees, Bigelow, Durkan, Mohawk Home, Daltile, American Olean, Unilin, Pergo and Quick-Step. Mohawk’s international presence includes operations in Australia, Brazil, China, Europe, Malaysia, Mexico and Russia. For more information, visit www.mohawkflooring.com.

About Unilin
Unilin is a leading manufacturer of laminate floors, engineered and solid hardwood flooring, melamine boards, MDF boards, chipboards, and roofing systems. The company operates 21 production sites across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Unilin is part of Mohawk Industries which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is a Fortune 500 company. For more information, visit www.unilin.com.