Varden’s UNITE Reveals Initial Board




Rockwell, TX, January 5, 2023-The new Unite nonprofit released by veteran flooring installer Robert Varden experienced its initial unofficial board conference this 7 days.Varden identified as the conference to explain his preliminary eyesight for the 501(c)3: to amplify the efforts of teams presently spearheading instruction and awareness initiatives.

Following paying his career on the installation side of the flooring business enterprise, Varden decided that, “The installation crisis is larger than one organization or non-revenue. We will need a stronger, united voice. I simply call it ‘UNITE’ because which is what we do.”

He touched on concepts to help further existing initiatives by way of collective brainstorming, useful resource sharing, partnerships with suppliers and promotion of forthcoming training chances. When he pointed out hosting awareness and instruction events, Varden explained he does not approach to apply schooling systems of his very own.

“I’ve had men and women say, ‘Oh, you’re heading to compete with FCEF [Floor Covering Education Foundation],’” he reported, adding, “Not at all. We want to boost FCEF. We want to market CFI [Certified Flooring Installers]. We want to endorse all people offering schooling. It is going to just take a concerted effort on the recruiting aspect, and it is likely to just take a good deal.”

Varden famous that it will ultimately be the board customers who establish how the eyesight transpires and what steps will be taken. Confirmed board associates are:

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

* Ken Kennedy, director of complex services for The Dixie Group

* Larry Marvel, area companies specialized consultant at Tarkett

* Tom Cartmell, branch profits supervisor with Diverzify

* Seth Gladden, director of promoting for the Meridian Industrial Flooring Division, which consists of Taylor Adhesives

* Brett Miller, vice president of complex specifications, coaching and certification for the National Wood Flooring Affiliation

* Sonny Callahan, co-founder and chair of the Nationwide Affiliation of Floor Covering Technicians

* Val Chestohin, lead floorcovering instructor for the International 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, mentioned he does not see the group having a substantial equilibrium sheet, and he pointed out the prospect for grants.

He programs to finalize the board and simply call a official meeting before long to figure out up coming methods.
Connected Matters:Engineered Flooring, LLC, The Dixie Group, Tarkett





