Hoy Lanning Set to Step Down as CEO of J.J. Haines in Dec. 2021

Glen Burnie, MD, September 2, 2020--After 43 years in the flooring industry, Hoy Lanning has set a retirement date of December 31, 2021.

Lanning joined J. J. Haines in January 2014, after the company acquired CMH Flooring, where he had served as CEO. He became president and CEO of Haines in December 2018 and developed and implemented a plan to rebuild the company.

During the past two years, Lanning has led a successful turnaround effort that has positioned Haines for further growth. Lanning will work during 2021 in an executive position, continuing to build relationships with customers and suppliers.

In conjunction with Lanning’s plans, Ray Mancini, CEO of The Belknap White Group, will assume the CEO role at Belknap / Haines.

Additionally, effective January 1, 2021 Paul Castagliuolo will become president of Belknap / Haines, overseeing day to day operations. Castagliuolo, who currently serves as president of Belknap, will oversee the combined companies.