NALFA Announces New Leadership Structure

Washington, DC, January 26, 2017—The North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) has announced a new leadership structure.

NALFA’s board of directors recently called a meeting to discuss the association’s future and direction following the passing of longtime NALFA president, Bill Dearing, who served as president of NALFA since its founding in 1997.

The board voted and elected the following NALFA leaders:

· Dan Natkin, president—Natkin is the vice president of hardwood and laminate at Mannington, a position he’s held for more than a decade. Natkin has served NALFA’s board for seven years.

· Roger Farabee, vice president—Farabee is the senior vice president of laminate and hardwood for Mohawk North American Flooring division and has been with the company for 22 years. He’s served on NALFA’s board for ten years.

· Barbara Ellenberg June, CFO—June serves as general counsel and public relations for Swiss Krono USA; she’s been with the company since 2012, having previously served as outside counsel since 2004. She’s served NALFA for four years.

· Travis Bass, marketing committee chair—Bass is executive vice president of sales and marketing for Swiss Krono, a position he’s held since 2000. He has served NALFA for four years.

· Jean Briere, technical committee chair—Briere is the hard surface innovation director at Shaw Industries, a company he’s been with since 2001. He’s served NALFA for 20 years.

· Dennis Bradway, technical committee vice chair—Bradway is the corporate product and standards manager at Mannington Mills. He’s been with Mannington Mills since 1982. Bradway has served NALFA for 18 years.

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