Columbia Flooring Names Marketing Manager

Danville, VA, Jun. 15--Columbia Flooring today announced the appointment of Patrick Warren as marketing manager, according to Columbia President David Wootton. Warren, who will be responsible for managing and implementing the company's marketing strategy, will report to Columbia Director of Business Development Steve Bunch. He comes to Columbia from Milliken & Company of LaGrange, Georgia, where he was market brand business manager. "Patrick has earned a great reputation in the industry, not only as an excellent communicator but also for increasing market share and developing new products," Wootton said. "Columbia will benefit from his leadership and strategic skills." Warren, along with his wife Becky and two children, will relocate to Danville during the summer months. A wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Forest Products, Columbia Flooring is a leading manufacturer and marketer of hardwood and laminate flooring.