




Rockwell, TX, January 5, 2023-The new Unite nonprofit released by veteran flooring installer Robert Varden had its 1st unofficial board meeting this 7 days.Varden named the conference to explain his first vision for the 501(c)3: to amplify the attempts of groups presently spearheading schooling and consciousness initiatives.

Immediately after investing his profession on the set up aspect of the flooring business enterprise, Varden determined that, “The set up crisis is larger than a single enterprise or non-profit. We have to have a stronger, united voice. I connect with it ‘UNITE’ because that is what we do.”

He touched on concepts to support further more existing attempts by collective brainstorming, resource sharing, partnerships with companies and advertising of future coaching options. Even though he described internet hosting consciousness and training situations, Varden stated he does not prepare to employ education plans of his own.

“I’ve experienced people say, ‘Oh, you are likely to compete with FCEF [Floor Covering Education Foundation],’” he stated, including, “Not at all. We want to endorse FCEF. We want to market CFI [Certified Flooring Installers]. We want to encourage every person supplying instruction. It is going to just take a concerted exertion on the recruiting aspect, and it is heading to take a great deal.”

Varden pointed out that it will in the end be the board members who identify how the eyesight transpires and what measures will be taken. Verified board members are:

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

* Ken Kennedy, director of technical companies for The Dixie Group

* Larry Marvel, field solutions complex agent at Tarkett

* Tom Cartmell, branch revenue supervisor with Diverzify

* Seth Gladden, director of advertising for the Meridian Industrial Flooring Division, which includes Taylor Adhesives

* Brett Miller, vice president of technical benchmarks, education and certification for the National Wood Flooring Association

* Sonny Callahan, co-founder and chair of the National Association of Floor Masking Professionals

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

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

* Lew Migliore, founder and president of LGM and Associates

Varden, who personally funded the nonprofit’s start, said he does not see the organization obtaining a big stability sheet, and he noted the opportunity for grants.

He plans to finalize the board and simply call a formal assembly before long to identify upcoming ways.
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