November 17, 2025—Bill Blackstock, CEO of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the group’s fall meeting held at the end of October in Arizona. Listen to the interview to hear what the group is focused on.
November 14, 2025—Brian Green, outgoing president of the NAFCD (North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of his year as president as he hands the baton to Austin Starnes with BPI. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 13, 2025—Allie Bruski, VP of Marketing and Design at Milliken, and Kemp Harr discuss Allie's expanded role and the company’s message at the BDNY show in New York. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 12, 2025—Brent Emore, CEO of AHF Products, and Kemp Harr discuss the firm’s acquisition of the former Wellmade SPC factory in Cartersville, Georgia. Listen to the interview to learn more about AHF’s strategy for branded growth in the hard surface category.
November 11, 2025—Beth Campbell, an architect with Campbell House Collective, and Kemp Harr discuss the BDNY show and projects she came to the show to find finishes for. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 10, 2025—Steve DeCarlo, CEO of Boen/Somerset, and Kemp Harr discuss Steve’s background as he steps into his new role focused in the hardwood flooring category. Listen to the interview for more details.
November 7, 2025—Jessica White, senior director of design, strategy & channel for Mohawk’s builder/multifamily business, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest consumer upgrades being requested by consumers who are buying new homes. Listen to the interview for more details as well as learn about a recent designer event held in Texas.
November 5, 2025—Jana Roesch, sales director for the BDNY expo, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for this annual boutique hospitality show taking place in New York this weekend. Listen to the interview to hear more about the highlights and the anticipated attendance.
November 4, 2025—Russ Rogg, President of HMTX’s contract and trade business and outgoing Chairman of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of group's fall meeting held last week in Arizona. Listen to the interview for more details including summaries of economic outlooks for the coming year.
November 3, 2025—Joe Semaan, president of Mohawk’s residential soft surface business, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and the success of the firm’s Black Label carpet collection. Listen to the interview for more details.