WEST BLOOMFIELD, MICH.—Christopher Capobianco of Christopher Collaborative, Patchogue , N.Y., will step down after six years as chairman of the Flooring Contractor’s Association (FCICA) board.

As such, Gerry Swift of Potomac Floor Covering, Chantilly, Va., a member of FCICA for over seven years, was elected the new chairman. The long-time friends will continue to work side by side as Capobianco will remain on as immediate past chairman.

“Christopher has led our association unselfishly and honorably for the past six years,” Swift said. “During the worst economy in decades, he successfully kept our membership base unified and strong while being FCICA’s ambassador to the commercial floor covering industry. I realize I have some big shoes to fill and challenges ahead as I prepare to take over July 1”.

At FCICA’s recent annual convention in Albuquerque, N.M., Capobianco was awarded the crystal chairman’s gavel for his service to the association.

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