Michael Martin Stepping Down as Head of NWFA

St. Louis, MO, March 4, 2025 The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has announced that Michael Martin, president and CEO, stepped down from his position to pursue a new opportunity, effective March 1.

Martin joined NWFA in 2011 and has played a pivotal role in its significant membership growth, marketing expansion and media exposure at local, national and international levels through training, networking, advocacy, and standards.

"After 14 years of continued expansion and growth, NWFA has a team in place that will continue its success as I move in a new direction with a local interior design firm and to develop my own consulting firm. I'm grateful for the leadership opportunity as well as the friendships developed through NWFA," said Martin.

Stephanie Owen will assume the role of interim CEO. Owen has been with NWFA for more than ten years, and led the development of the NWFA’s online university and the NWFA’s inaugural Leadership Development Week. The Board of Directors will be conducting a search for a new CEO and will provide updates on the selection process as they become available.

The NWFA remains committed to unifying and strengthening the wood flooring community through technical standards, education, networking, and advocacy. As NWFA celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the team currently is preparing for the annual Wood Flooring Expo, taking place April 15 to 17 in Charlotte, North Carolina.