J+J/Invision Named Georgia Family Biz of Year

Dalton, GA, May 21, 2009--With its third generation now leading the more than 50-year-old business, J+J/Invision has been selected as the winner of the 2009 Georgia Family Business of the Year by the Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University in the large company category.

The recognition program, sponsored by Georgia Trend magazine, presents awards in the small, medium and large business categories, in addition to the Century Award given to a business that has been in operation for more than 100 years.

J+J/Invision was chosen for its commitment to its employees and its company history, in addition to its environmental efforts and success as one of the country’s leading commercial carpet manufacturers.

J+J/Invision was started in 1957 under the name J&J Rug by Rollins Jolly and Tom Jones. Fifty-two years later their small rug company has evolved into J+J/Invision, with both founding families still involved in the ownership and operation of the company.

Currently David Jolly, the grandson of founder Rollins Jolly, serves as president and COO while his father, Jim Jolly, serves as chairman of the board.

Jim Bethel, son-in-law of co-founder Tom Jones, serves as CEO and vice chairman of the board. Bethel’s two sons, Charlie and Bob, are also employed at the J+J/Invision corporate office.