National Hardwood Magazine - November 2023

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Fitz&Weller 1-4 Ad new-REV2_Layout 1 8/27/13 8:52 AM Page 1 Connecting North American Forest Products Globally LIKE AND FOLLOW US ON: @millerwoodtradepub www.millerwoodtradepub.com Your support changes hearts and minds about wood, for good. Harvesting the Future through Education DONATE TODAY @ NorthAmericanForestFoundation.org JOIN THE CONVERSATION INDUSTRY NEWS Continued United States Army Captain (Ret.) Jason Church at his home dedication. “Captain Church spent two and a half months in in-patient care at Walter Reed, enduring 20 surgeries to save his legs and his life,” says NWFA President and CEO, Michael Martin, “but his drive and determination were apparent from an early start. He joined ROTC in college, was commissioned in 2011, and completed military education for infantry officer basic leader training, Ranger School and Airborne School. He is a third-generation soldier, and since retiring from the Army, has earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. We’re honored to partner with WD Flooring to provide beautiful wood floors for his new home.” In addition to the 69 homes already completed, NWFA currently is working with its members to source wood flooring for 11 additional R.I.S.E. homes in various stages of planning and construction. Currently, 148 NWFA member companies have donated product, logistics and installation services in locations throughout the United States, with a total value of more than .7 million. A list of all NWFA R.I.S.E. participating companies can be found at www.nwfa.org/giving-back.aspx. To learn more about the program, and how you and/ or your company can get involved, contact the NWFA at 800.422.4556 or e-mail them at anita.howard@nwfa. org. The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-forprofit trade organization, with more than 3,200 member companies world-wide, dedicated to educating consumers, architects, designers, specifiers and builders in the uses and benefits of wood flooring. The NWFA is located at 111 Chesterfield Industrial Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63005, and can be contacted at 800.422.4556 (USA & Canada), 636.519.9663 (local and international) or at www.nwfa.org. Ian Faight Hardwood Manufacturers Association Appoints Ian Faight as COO The Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA), located in Warrendale, PA, announced that it has named Ian Faight as chief operating officer. The promotion was unanimously voted on by HMA’s Board of Directors. In his new position, Faight will be responsible for overseeing HMA’s operations, member services, American Hardwoods promotion campaign, architect and designer outreach and education, and social media accounts. He also will continue in his role as managing director of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) and digital community manager for the Real American Hardwood Coalition. Faight has 16 years of experience working in the Hardwood industry, primarily marketing and promoting Hardwood products to consumer and professional audiences. Since 2021, he served as HMA’s director of marketing, communications and digital content. Prior to joining the HMA staff, he worked in various roles at a Pittsburgh-based public relations, marketing and advertising agency for 13 years, where he was the primary contact for a number of accounts—including the HMA and SCMA. In his free time, Faight enjoys spending time with family and road trips. He’s also a passionate fan of Penn State and Pittsburgh sports teams. Faight holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the Pennsylvania State University. For more information, contact Ian Faight at ian@hard wood.org or visit www.hmamembers.org. n from NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE FITZPATRICK & WELLER, INC. 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