William M. Bird Names Stroop Director Sales/West R

Charleston, SC, March 29, 2006--Tommy Stroop has been promoted to director of sales/west region with William M. Bird and Company, Inc. His responsibilities include managing a team of sales representatives that handle sales initiatives, promotions and customer relations throughout the west region. Stroop was previously an outside sales representative with WMB covering a territory near Nashville, Tennessee. Before joining the company in 2001, he was co-owner and manager of a floor-covering business in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Stroop graduated from University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He received his CPA designation in 1993. “We are thrilled to have Tommy lead our sales efforts in the West region. Tommy brings a wealth of industry experience and a track record of sales success to his new role. His desire to exceed our customers' expectations will serve him well in his new role,” Todd Thomas, vp of sales. William M. Bird and Company, Inc.’s corporate office is located in Charleston, South Carolina and has a major distribution facility in Lawrenceville, Georgia. WMB is exclusively focused on the distribution of residential and commercial flooring products including vinyl, wood, ceramic laminate, tools and supplies through 12 locations in 7 states. The company currently employs 300 people.