CRI names Russ DeLozier president

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Russ DeLozierDalton—The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) board of directors has named industry veteran Russ DeLozier as the next president of the CRI, the leading source for science-based information about carpet and whose members represent more than 90% of the carpet manufactured in the U.S. DeLozier will begin his new role June 1.

“Russ has more than 30 years of experience serving the industry and is a proven leader in corporate sustainability, chemical and floor covering manufacturing, and materials recycling,” said Tom Pendley, chair of the board of directors of CRI. “With his extensive knowledge and dedication to the industry, I am confident Russ will lead the CRI during a pivotal time in our organization’s history.”

During his career, DeLozier has held a variety of positions with DOW, Shaw Industries, J+J Flooring and Engineered Floors where he garnered extensive industry experience, particularly within sustainability and carpet recycling. For the past 12 years, DeLozier served as a vital leader on CRI’s EPR panel, where he twice received CRI’s Joseph J. Smrekar Memorial Award in recognition for outstanding volunteer service to the industry.

“Over the course of my career, I have experienced firsthand the critical connections, advocacy, and leadership CRI provides to strengthen the entire carpet industry,” shared Russ DeLozier. He went on to say, “I am honored to serve CRI and our members as the next president of the organization and look forward to leading our continuous efforts as the carpet industry’s leading advocate.”

The search for the CRI president was launched in January 2023 after the retirement announcement of Joe Yarbrough, who has served in the role since March 31, 2014.

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