DALTON (August 14, 2006)—Brad Matthaidess has been named Senior Vice President, Mohawk Aligned and Builder Programs for the Mohawk Residential Business, a newly created position... more

Dalton—On Sept. 1, Vance Bell will become the second CEO in the history of Shaw Industries as Robert Shaw steps down after 48 years (see related story). At the same time, Randy Merritt will become the company’s second president, succeeding Julian Saul who retired on July 14... more

ULY 21, 2006, BLOOMFIELD, NJ—Imagine Tile, the industry leader pioneering the use of high resolution imagery in ceramic tile, announced today that Lynda Portelli has joined the company as manager of marketing and public relations... more

Calhoun, Ga.—With its sales continuing to grow, Faus Group has expanded and reorganized both its sales and technical teams in order to service its customers more effectively.

On the sales side, the new team of five regional managers will report to Katie McGrady-Allman, national sales director... more

Sausalito, Calif.—The Bridgeway Media Group has named Jay Flynn vice president of national sales and marketing. He also becomes a limited equity partner of Bridgeway Media Group... more

Clarksville, Tenn.— Florim USA, manufacturer of porcelain tile products for residential and commercial installation, announced the appointment of Jim Dougherty to vice president of marketing. Dougherty is an industry veteran with almost 30 years of ceramic tile marketing experience... more

Dalton—Sam Ruble has joined Thomas Industries as vice president of sales and marketing for the residential business unit. In his new position, he will be responsible for the sales and marketing efforts of Monticello Floors... more

Raleigh, N.C.—Pergo has appointed Jamann Stepp as the company’s new national accounts manager, effective immediately. Stepp joins Pergo’s sales department, where his primary responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with executives, managers and buyers of national accounts... more

Anaheim, Calif.—Robert Hill, who built a group of floor covering businesses from a single store in Chicago to a $100 million-plus operation, has been named chairman of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). He replaces Aaron Pirner, CEO of Cap Carpet in Wichita, Kan... more

West Bloomfield, Mich.—Kim Laurienzo has been named vice chairman of associates for the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA). She was elected to the position by associate members during the group’s convention in San Antonio, Tex... more