With new generations coming into the workforce, it’s often asked how these twenty somethings are impacting their fields, and the flooring industry is no exception. Consider these stats about Millennials (born between 1980 and 1994) and Gen Z (born between 1995 and 2010): Millennials are expected to make up at least 44% of the workforce […]
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January 10, 2019 Interviews
Cary the Carpet Guy Talks Shop
Cary Woodfield continues to make an impact in the world of commercial flooring. His 4 decades of experience in carpet installation and maintenance are nearly unparalleled. In that time, he’s traveled the globe (6 continents, 20+ countries, 80+ cities) to troubleshoot and resolve flooring issues through better education. With literally millions and millions of yards […]
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February 1, 2018 Interviews
Interview with Mark Warner, Education Manager, ISSA
Training As a Passion Mark Warner is currently the education manager for ISSA‘s Cleaning Management Institute. His extensive background in floor care spans over three decades, with two of those spent in training and education. “Being involved with training and sharing information, I learn every day as well as try and teach others every day,” […]
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December 1, 2017 Interviews
Interview with Jeff Cross, Executive Editor, Cleanfax
A Giant in the Industry Jeff Cross is a very recognizable name and face in the world of floor cleaning and restoration. A prominent industry icon, Jeff’s most notable role as executive editor of Cleanfax magazine normally has him on the other side of an interview, as the person asking the tough questions. Not surprisingly, […]
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May 8, 2017 Interviews
Interview with James Parker Burnett, GM, Vital Solutions
Vital Oxide is a 7 in 1 chemical that can be used in a variety of ways, eliminating the need for multiple products. Chemistry is essential to proper floor care, but the diverse selection of products available on the market inevitably makes for a large, often unorganized, chemical inventory in work vans, trucks, warehouses, and […]
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April 10, 2017 Interviews
Interview with Jeff Gordon, in Charge of Facilities, Olentangy Schools
In the world of facilities maintenance, a twist on a popular proverb is certainly fitting. It takes a village to raise a building. That bad pun aside, caring for a facility is truly a team effort as it requires skills and experience over multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and, of course, custodial and maintenance. […]
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March 7, 2017 Interviews
Spencer Luallen Joins the XLN Lineup
XL North is pleased to announce that Spencer Luallen, son of XL North’s National Sales Director, Bill Luallen, has joined our company as Technical Sales Manager for the US south west region. As a recent marketing graduate from the University of Dayton, Spencer is the perfect addition to the XL North team! A knowledge of […]
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February 6, 2017 Interviews
Interview with Clare Thomas, Metropolitan Ceramics
A passion for product and company is apparent in listening to Clare Thomas, National Sales Manager for Metropolitan Ceramics, discuss quarry tile. Metropolitan Ceramics’ parent company, Ironrock, has been in the brick and tile making business since 1866 and is currently led by the fifth generation of the Renkert family. As the leading producer of […]
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December 7, 2016 Interviews
Interview with Eddie Davis, Legacy Maintenance Services
Eddie Davis, VP of Sales and Business Development with Legacy Maintenance Services started his career with the company while he was in college at Ohio State, working part-time in the maintenance division of Legacy Commercial Flooring. After graduating from the Fisher College of Business, he considered positions in the financial industry, but took his current […]
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November 1, 2016 Interviews
Interview with Eileen Goodman, Moody Nolan
As partner and Director of Design with Moody Nolan, Eileen Goodman offers a unique perspective of the flooring industry – from manufacturing to installation to maintenance. Her design career spans over three decades and she’s been with Moody Nolan, a national leader in architecture, civil engineering and interior design, for the past 26 years. Experienced […]