FCICA is pleased to announce Rusty Joyce, President - Tarkett Commercial, will be the opening keynote speaker at the 2023 Annual Convention and Commercial Flooring Trade Show. His keynote presentation kicks off this annual event March 27 - 29 at the El Conquistador in Tucson, AZ. 

Rusty Joyce is a leader in the flooring industry with nearly four decades of experience. As Tarkett’s Commercial President, Mr. Joyce is responsible for business development, sales, sales operations and commercial finance. Having joined Tarkett in 2008, he has earned progressive leadership roles within company.  

Prior to Tarkett, Mr. Joyce served as President for Brintons, Americas and held several key leadership positions during his 21 year tenure with Milliken. Mr. Joyce has a BS in Business from Bradley University and a MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He has also obtained executive certifications from the London Business School and Columbia University.

FCICA's leadership is thrilled to have Mr. Joyce present the keynote address and share his expertise and insight into the commercial flooring industry at this year's Annual Convention and Commercial Flooring Trade Show, The Future is Now. 

Convention participants will have the opportunity to connect with premier commercial flooring contractors, consultants and manufacturers, attend engaging educational sessions and view product demonstrations at this 2 full-day event. The event also features the Commercial Flooring Trade Show, Tuesday, March 28, where attendees can meet with and learn about products and services from member flooring manufacturers, business service providers and industry partner exhibitors. In between program sessions, there's ample time to network, conduct business and socialize.  

Registration is open and participation is available to all involved in the flooring industry. To learn more about attending or exhibiting at the event and to register visit https://www.fcica.com/annual-convention-2023/. Early bird discounted registration ends February 10. 

Attendees are invited to arrive Sunday evening to participate in pre-event social activities Monday, March 27 including an early morning golf game and afternoon area tour. Overnight accommodations at the host venue, El Conquistador Hilton, can be made via is this booking link.  

FCICA, the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association, a nonprofit organization formed in 1982 and headquartered in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is the resource for premier commercial flooring contractors. FCICA 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. For more information about FCICA visit our website www.fcica.com or call (630) 672-3702.

With a history spanning over 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions, with net sales of more than € 2.8 billion in 2021. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood and laminate flooring, artificial turf and athletics tracks, the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields.

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