




Rockwell, TX, January 5, 2023-The new Unite nonprofit introduced by veteran flooring installer Robert Varden had its initial unofficial board meeting this week.Varden termed the meeting to clarify his original vision for the 501(c)3: to amplify the initiatives of groups currently spearheading teaching and consciousness initiatives.

Right after shelling out his profession on the set up facet of the flooring business, Varden established that, “The set up crisis is larger than one particular business or non-earnings. We want a much better, united voice. I call it ‘UNITE’ mainly because that is what we do.”

He touched on concepts to support even more existing efforts through collective brainstorming, resource sharing, partnerships with suppliers and promotion of upcoming coaching opportunities. While he mentioned internet hosting consciousness and education and learning occasions, Varden stated he does not plan to apply instruction packages of his have.

“I’ve had folks say, ‘Oh, you’re likely to contend with FCEF [Floor Covering Education Foundation],’” he said, incorporating, “Not at all. We want to boost FCEF. We want to endorse CFI [Certified Flooring Installers]. We want to promote most people offering schooling. It is likely to choose a concerted effort and hard work on the recruiting aspect, and it is heading to just take a lot.”

Varden famous that it will in the end be the board members who establish how the vision transpires and what actions will be taken. Verified board users are:

* Andrew Smith, Engineered Floors’ shopper relations supervisor for the West Coast

* Ken Kennedy, director of technological solutions for The Dixie Team

* Larry Marvel, discipline companies technical agent at Tarkett

* Tom Cartmell, department income manager with Diverzify

* Seth Gladden, director of marketing for the Meridian Industrial Flooring Division, which features Taylor Adhesives

* Brett Miller, vice president of technical standards, coaching and certification for the Nationwide Wooden Flooring Association

* Sonny Callahan, co-founder and chair of the Nationwide Association of Ground Covering Experts

* Val Chestohin, guide floorcovering instructor for the Global Union of Painters and Allied Trades’ District Council 16

* P.J. Arthur, founder and CEO of the National Fiber Installer Certification

* Lew Migliore, founder and president of LGM and Associates

Varden, who personally funded the nonprofit’s start, explained he does not see the business having a massive balance sheet, and he famous the option for grants.

He designs to finalize the board and connect with a official meeting quickly to establish subsequent ways.
Linked Subjects:Engineered Flooring, LLC, The Dixie Group, Tarkett





