Karndean adds to sales team

HomeNewsKarndean adds to sales team

Export, Pa. — Karndean Designflooring announced the addition of three new representatives to its sales team.
 
On the commercial side, Thomas Baldwin will manage the Colorado and Utah region for Karndean, while Mike Hendry will manage the Oregon and Idaho region. 

Baldwin comes to Karndean with 20 years of experience in the flooring industry after starting in a family run flooring business in 1994. A native of Atlanta, Baldwin has lived in Colorado since 1985. 

Hendry entered the industry in 1996 with a startup (Novastone) natural stone importing/distribution company, and joined another startup, Pental Granite and Marble, in 2001. There, he assisted in the development and growth of this company to three locations in the northwest and sales exceeding $4 million per month out of the Seattle store. Hendry then joined Emser Tile in 2012, where he created the commercial segment for the Seattle area. 

Kerry Beard has accepted the position of dual territory manager for North Texas and Oklahoma. He has more than 20 years of quality experience in hard surface flooring sales. Most recently, Beard worked for Armstrong World Industries and Building Plastics, Inc.

Must Read

Tuesday Tips: A better way to lead

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKSQpmdo8yM Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) released a new “Tuesday Tips” this week. In the series, WFCA experts present short video tips for improving...

Luxury carpet rules the roost in the residential realm

Why are so many carpet executives crowing about single-digit or even double-digit growth in 2026? It’s because they all reside in the luxury/high-end space—a...

WFCA Honors Melissa Murphy with Tom Jennings Award

Dalton—The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has named Melissa Murphy as the recipient of the 2025 Tom Jennings Champion Award, recognizing her exceptional dedication...

American Olean releases annual Trend Report 2026

Dallas, Texas—American Olean released its annual American Olean Trend Report 2026. This report embodies the brand’s well-established reputation as a fashion-based provider of tile...

Shaw Contract launches Coexist carbon-neutral carpet tile

Cartersville, Ga.—Shaw Contract has launched Coexist, a carbon neutral carpet tile collection inspired by the philosophy, aesthetic and culture of Japan. The collection reflects...

Builder SOI: Observers banking on improved conditions

The housing market faced persistent headwinds throughout 2025 as elevated mortgage rates, inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty constrained supply and demand. The builder community...
Some text some message..
X