RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2021
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FEI GROUP ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL
CHANGES
Following the recent unexpected passing of Dave Gheesling, the
company's founder, the FEI Group Board of Directors met to solidify
management changes within the organization.
Gheesling, who held the title of President and CEO, did a tremendous job
building a team of talented professionals who will continue to run FEI Group
successfully into the future.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors announced that Andy Hogan has been
appointed to the role of CEO of FEI. As co-founder of FEI, Andy has been
with the organization since its inception – he is intimately involved in the full
scope of business operations and is a trusted and well-respected member of
the floor covering industry. The strong relationships he's formed with FEI
members, vendors and the internal FEI team provide a solid foundation and
the continuity in leadership to continue the forward momentum in the
business.
Additionally, the Board announced that Graham Howerton has been
appointed to the role of President. Graham has served the organization in
varying capacities throughout his 16-year tenure, most recently as Executive
Vice President. Graham's knowledge of the industry and FEI's business and
day-to-day operations, as well as the relationships he has forged within the
industry over the years will continue to benefit the company as he takes on a
larger role as President.
The FEI team remains strong, with Randy McNatt (CFO), Brian Penabad
(Vice President of FEI Group & President of KBx & K&B Alliance), Allison
Rea (Vice President of Marketing) and the newest business leader, Mark
Erdman (SVP of Exterior Contractor Alliance) in place. Eddie Schukar (VP of
KBx and K&B Alliance) and Earl Ward (VP of Exterior Contractor Alliance)
are very valuable members of the team, while Tonya Land (Executive
Assistant) and Jeanine Ortega (Assistant to the CFO) remain at the heart of
the organization.
FEI Group looks forward to announcing the addition of new, energetic
members to the team in the near future.
FEI Group, parent company to Home Solutions by FloorExpo, MultiFamily
Solutions by FloorExpo, KBx, K&B Alliance and Exterior Contractor Alliance,
supports cabinet, countertop, DPH, flooring and roofing business owners by
offering networking opportunities, supplier buying programs and rebates,
brand marketing, best practices, business insurance, national business
programs and benchmarking. FEI Group is a division of CCA Global Partners,
one of the nation's largest cooperative management companies with over
3500 showrooms nationwide. Visit www.feigroup.net to learn more.
ANDY HOGAN
GRAHAM HOWERTON
