Owner of Cherokee Carpet Industries Sells Stock to Top Executives

Dalton, GA, January 10, 2017—Ann Eaton, former owner of Cherokee Carpet Industries in Dalton, Georgia, has sold 100% of her stock in the company to the senior executives.

Randy Hatch, formerly COO, will assume the role of president and chief executive officer.

Richard Abramowicz, formerly executive vice president of sales marketing, will assume the role of executive vice president of sales and chief marketing officer.

Hatch and Abramowicz’s responsibilities will include all divisions: Southwind Carpet Mills, Cherokee Carpets and Northstar Carpets.

Cherokee is a manufacturer of residential and light commercial carpet.

Future plans for the company are to continue growing the business to independent retailers under the Southwind banner through innovative products, such as its new Aurora Collection.

The company will continue to be innovative in its introductions of luxury vinyl plank and its new hardwood collection. It will also continue to service our export and distribution business under the Cherokee name.