ProSource Hosts Installer Appreciation Day

Chicago, IL, Jan. 13, 2012 -- Jeff Bernstein, regional sales manager for ProSource of Elk Grove Village and Naperville, Illinois hosted two consecutive events of the company’s Installer Appreciation Day on Jan. 4-5.

Attended by over 200 people, the theme of installer certification was visible throughout.  

Jim Walker, CEO of the International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI), was the keynote speaker for both sessions.

Walker stressed the value of certification and professionalism.

Bernstein, who was instrumental in the massive growth of the Wisconsin CFI Chapter before relocating to the Chicago area, was also responsible for hosting numerous certification programs.

During the day, the installers had the opportunity to attend a vast selection of workshops.

Scott Carothers, executive director of the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation addressed the group prior to the afternoon session.

The CFI –WFCA Laminate – Wood Training and Certification is scheduled for March 2-3 in Naperville at the ProSource location. 

The CFI – WFCA Carpet Certification will be conducted at the Elk Grove Village ProSource location. 

Later in the year, the CFI Resilient Workshop, the CFI Ceramic Course and the Advanced CFI Carpet Certification will be scheduled at the ProSource locations. 

Installers who successfully pass the CFI requirements for the Laminate and Wood Certification also have the opportunity to seek certification through the National Wood Flooring Association, the North American Laminate Flooring Association and through Armstrong.

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