Thursday, October 8, 2026 from Floor Covering Weekly
By Tanja Calhoun
The National Floorcovering Alliance (NFA) opened its gathering in memorable fashion with a welcome reception on the pool deck of the JW Marriott here, where the Caribbean Sea provided a stunning backdrop for an evening of connection. Vendors and retailers mingled in the warm island air, renewing longstanding partnerships and forging new ones. Adding a special dimension to the night, NFA alumni members returned as guests, sharing stories and hard-earned wisdom with the group’s newer members. The result was an evening that honored the alliance’s history while celebrating its future, setting a tone of camaraderie for the days ahead.
USA Floors Stephanie Black and Christine Hoffner MohawkRob and Kim Westmoreland of Carpets of DaltonPeter Keith and Jake Oubina, and Reist Mummau Ambassador FloorNFA Alumni Members Bill and Lynda CogdallMichelle and Greg Miller of Jordans Flooring, Adam Arscott of Floortrends and Kurt Wilson and Rahul Karadi of CynclyKarndean’s Noah Fulton, John Callahan and FCW’s Charlton CalhounJordans Flooring’s Dana Jordan-Knox, Michael Jordan-Knox, Cyncly’s Shimal PatelJason and Anna Andrews of MSI, Stephanie Winkler of Happy Floors, and Fallon Crawford of MSIIFC’s John Tighe, Deborah Liveoak, Julian Dossche and Greg WrennFrank and Kathy Winter of Atlanta Flooring DesignAl and Renae Boulogne of Mannington, Matt Bechtold and Kendra Gulley of Contract Furnishings MartCALI’s Channel Clifford, Jay Flynn, Lisa Flynn and Lauren ColesCrystal Smith, Amanda Swartz and Michael Swartz of Star Flooring & DecoratingEngineered Floors David Allen, Joel and Josie Jaime Yates Flooring, Katie Llerena Engineered Floors
