Flooring inspector and installation & repair contractor 1980 – 2022. Extensive and varied hands-on experience in the installation, repair and inspection of most floor coverings; exhibiting proficiency in the preparation and remediation of sub-floor deficiencies and irregularities.

• Member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America from 1982-1987. Locals 2241 & 2287 where I gained experience installing varied commercial floor coverings throughout the New York City metropolitan area.
• Independent, self-employed floor covering contractor based on Long Island, NY from 1987-1994 installing floor coverings through-out the NY metropolitan area.
• State of Arizona licensed floor-covering installation/repair contractor from 1995 to present,  AZ ROC, CR-08, 108590. Sole proprietor, owner/operator responsible for all company operations including but not limited to marketing, sales, installation and repair.

Associations

• Member – Certified Floorcovering Installer Association, CFI #6126 since 1998.
• Recipient of CFI’s prestigious Charles R. Gress memorial award in recognition for unselfish contributions in promoting quality floor covering installations.
• Charter, founding member, served as Treasurer and first elected President of The Grand Canyon State CFI Chapter.
• Served as CFI National Chapters and Internet Committee Co- chairman.
• Served on the Certified Floorcovering Installer Association Board of Directors
• Past member of  World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and its sister organization, the Arizona Floor Covering Association (AFCA).

Certifications

• Pergo laminate endorsed commercial and residential contractor.
• Certified at the CFI Master-II level, CFI’s highest level for carpet installer certification.
• Armstrong Industries Certified Installer, commercial and residential
• Mohawk Industries Group Master Craftsman Certification.
• Advanced Flooring Specialist (AFS) Trained and certified in carpet side match correction.
• Bona Kemi hardwood floor sanding & refinishing

Trainer Experience – Installation course/clinic instructor for:

• The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI)
• Karastan Carpet Mills
• Roberts Consolidated Industries
• The World Floor Covering Association’s Regional Installation Training and Education (RITE) program.