Mapei Corporation announces that Jeff Johnson, Business Manager for Floor Covering Installation Systems (FCIS), has been elected to serve as Vice Chairman of Associates on the Executive Board of the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA). Elected by FCICA members in good standing, those on the FCICA Executive Board serve a three-year rotational term.
Johnson has been an active member of the FCICA for more than 20 years, and in his role as Mapei’s FCIS Business Manager has actively participated on the FCICA’s Education, Membership and Associates Committees, as well as being a presenter at numerous conventions and mid-year events. Prior to accepting the nomination for Vice Chairman of Associates, Johnson served on the FCICA Board of Directors for a year. In his new position on the Executive Board, he will preside over meetings, promote the benefits of active membership to his associates, and represent the voice of the associate membership at the Executive Board level.
"It is exciting for me personally to be involved with the actual workings of the FCICA," Johnson said. "It is even more exciting because they have really sharpened their focus in serving the professional, commercial floor-covering contractor. I am looking forward to my continued participation on the FCICA Executive Board and hope to be a strong voice for the associates, as well as a valued contributor to the future growth of the organization."
About Mapei
stablished in 1937, Mapei Group is globally headquartered in Italy with 87 subsidiaries, including 81 plants in 35 countries. Mapei is the world-leading manufacturer of mortars, grouts, adhesives and complementary products for installing all types of flooring and wall coverings. The company specializes in developing chemical products for every aspect of construction, from waterproofing and structural strengthening to concrete repairs and tunnel building.
Headquartered in Deerfield Beach (Florida), Mapei North America consists of the subsidiaries Mapei Corporation (for the USA), Mapei Inc. (for Canada) and Mapei Caribe (for Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands), whose 18 facilities collectively have a workforce of more than 1,700 employees. Mapei facilities have been certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. An environmentally conscious manufacturer that reinvests 5% of its revenue into R&D, Mapei offers training for architects, contractors, installers and distributors through the Mapei Technical Institute. For more about Mapei, visit www.mapei.com or call 1-800-42-Mapei (1-800-426-2734).
About FCICA
Headquartered in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) is the resource for premier commercial flooring contractors. It promotes the advancement and continuous development of Certified Installation Managers (CIM); provides technical education, business support and industry expert networking; and delivers skills and knowledge to enhance the professionalism of commercial flooring contractors. FCICA is an international association whose contractor members serve the continental United States, plus Burma and Canada.
