FCICA Holds 2 Days to CIM Training Event and Regional Meeting in Baltimore, MD

FCICA is excited to share it held a successful 2 Days to CIM training event and a Regional Meeting in Baltimore, MD.

FCICA contractor member Fishman Flooring Solutions served as host to 2 Days to CIM Baltimore, Wednesday and Thursday, October 25 - 26, followed by the Regional Meeting Baltimore, a one-day educational and networking event Friday, October 27.

7 flooring professionals participated in the 2 Days to CIM training to become newly designated CIMs – Certified Flooring Managers. Program mentors, Mike Newberry, CIM, FloorMax and Huseyin Koca, CIM, Partner Flooring, led the training.

2 Days to CIM Baltimore provided the CIM Candidates a supportive, in-person group learning experience and professional industry camaraderie. At the conclusion of the first day of training, candidates were invited by Fishman Flooring Solutions to a group dinner at a local restaurant to socialize and network.

FCICA is pleased to congratulate its newest CIMs. The following professionals completed their Certified Installation Manager (CIM) training:

Bill Ackerman, FloorMax

Kyle Anderson, FloorMax

Mike Connolly, FloorMax

Daniel Gonzalez, Preferred Flooring MI LLC

Tony Hymans, Price Modern

Garrett Porter, CP Build

Jessie Underwood, Gato Flooring

The Regional Meeting Baltimore followed the CIM training. Commercial flooring contractors, distributors and manufacturers convened for this one-day event featuring an educational session, one product demo and two product presentations with time in between to network. The day’s program opened with a presentation from FCICA and a tour of the Fishman Flooring Solutions' facility by Shane Richmond, Vice President and Al Harriott, Regional Branch Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region.

The day's sessions included:

Large and Heavy Format Tile Installation Demo
Presented by Gary Waldron, Allen Janofsky and Vince Linton, Sales Representatives, MAPEI Corporation

Kovara Moisture Control System
Presented by Carlo Martino, Director of Sales for Key National Accounts and Curtis Colegrove, CIM, Field Tech, TRAXX Corporation

LVP / LVT Recipes for Success

Presented by Peter Kane, Technical Manager, Commercial Accounts, Novalis Innovative Flooring

Proper Subfloor Preparation for Substrates to Receive Patching/Leveling Compounds and Adhesives
Presented by Joe Vansickle and Ryan Manear, Sales Representatives, ARDEX Americas

FCICA is very grateful to Fishman Flooring Solutions for hosting these events and to their team for their time, support and commitment to FCICA and the CIM Program. Their leadership team was instrumental in the coordination of the Regional Meeting Baltimore. The facilities provided an ideal space to conduct the CIM training as well as host the Regional Meeting Baltimore. FCICA also extends its thanks to ARDEX Americas, MAPEI Corporation, Novalis Innovative Flooring and TRAXX Corporation representatives for sharing their products, expertise and knowledge through the session presentation and demonstrations.

FCICA initiated the regional meetings to connect with contractors and flooring professionals on a local level to provide learning opportunities, networking and share how to leverage membership benefits. The meetings are part of the organization's regional outreach efforts to engage current members and introduce the association to nonmembers. The Regional Meeting Baltimore was the 5th outreach initiative held. Previous meetings were held in Suwanee, GA (August 2023), Wayland, MI (November 2022), Baltimore, MD (May 2022) and Atlanta, GA (April 2021).

FCICA will hold additional 2 Days to CIM training sessions and Regional Meetings. If you are interested in participating or hosting one of these events at your facility, please contact Catherine Church, FCICA Executive Director.

About the Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program - The CIM Program is the only certification program available for floor covering installation project managers. It sets the industry standard for those involved in the management of commercial flooring projects. The Program provides video training modules led by experts who speak from years of floor covering experience. Paired with assessments, the modules enhance the qualified flooring professional’s core skill set, experience and knowledge base necessary to successfully manage commercial flooring projects. Individuals who reach this level of expertise will be easily distinguished by their Certified Installation Manager (CIM) designation. Launched in 2015, this certification program has graduated over 375 installation managers.

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