TAJ Flooring welcomes Torie Bonafede

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Elgin, Ill.—TAJ Flooring has tapped Torie Bonafede as vice president of national accounts. Bonafedebrings over 20 years of proven, successful selling experience to this position.

As a flooring industry veteran, Bonafede’s roots in the business began at his family’s flooring and furniture store, Carey’s Furniture Co. He later moved on to J&J Industries in the early ’90s working with them for 18 years. He was instrumental in the growth of J&J’s national accounts and helped expand their offerings beyond carpet. In 2012, Bonafedemoved to Parterre Flooring Systems to become a regional vice president for the Midwest. Most recently Bonafede was vice president of sales with Inside Edge Commercial Interior Services, a leader in national account overnight remodel flooring installation work.

“Torie has an extensive background in all business segments of the commercial flooring marketplace, forging strong partnerships with companies that have national footprints,” said Tom Powell, president and founder, TAJ Flooring. “His history of providing solutions to clients with both resilient products and soft surfaces gives him a balanced perspective that adds value to those relationships. We’re thrilled to be adding Torie to our family-oriented culture at TAJ; he is a great fit for our company where we pride ourselves in quality products and dedicated service.”

Bonafede looks forward to using his market knowledge and relationships to expand the increasing popularity of LVT in retail, healthcare, hospitality and beyond.

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