| Flooring America
Announces New Advisory Council Members
Manchester, NH (September 11, 2003) – Flooring America
announced the appointment of four new members to the distinguished
Advisory Council that represents the membership of the retail
floorcovering cooperative.
The four newly appointed Council members are: John Menarde,
Jr. (Feasterville Floor Covering—Feasterville, PA), Howie
Stein (Eddy's Carpet & Warehouse—Worcester, MA), Rick
Warman (Rick Warman's Flooring America—Posen, IL), and
Gina Cook (Warehouse Carpets – Spokane, WA).
“Our Advisory Council embodies the professional wisdom
and guidance of our members," said Evan Hackel, Flooring
America's President. "Their considerable input influences
every new initiative undertaken by the management of Flooring
America. I look forward to our new members’ participation
on this important committee."
Each of the Council members serves a rotating three-year term.
The members are selected to maintain a balanced representation
of all geographical areas of the country and sizes of store
operations.
The Advisory Council solicits suggestions and feedback from
Flooring America’s members/store owners, and then formulates
member positions on everything from product line composition
to display creation and marketing strategy.
About Flooring America
Flooring America, with a sales volume of $1.4 billion, consists
of more than 500 member-owned floor covering stores throughout
the United States and Canada. Flooring America provides members
with exclusive brands and warranty programs, comprehensive multi-media
advertising programs, complete showroom merchandising packages,
plus training in management and sales. It operates as a division
of CCA Global Partners, the world's largest flooring group.
For information on becoming a member of Flooring America, contact
Tom Heffner, National Membership Director, at 800-466-6984,
ext. 1501.
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