FCICA Holds 2 Days to CIM Carlstadt Training Event

FCICA is excited to share it held a successful 2 Days to CIM training event in Carlstadt, NJ. The event was hosted by member, Michael Halebian & Company Wednesday-Thursday, April 10-11, the two days preceded the Regional Meeting Carlstadt. 15 flooring professionals participated in the 2 Days to CIM training to become newly designated CIMs – Certified Installation Managers. Don Styka, CIM, Tarkett, served as mentor. 2 Days to CIM Carlstadt provided the candidates a supportive, in-person group learning experience and professional industry camaraderie. 

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

Matt Bevers, Floors Inc. - Lincoln

Fran Difilippo, Network Flooring & Maintenance

Alaina Frango, Pride Flooring Services

Will Grube, Flooring Central

Przemyslaw Grzesik, Consolidated Flooring

Will Hill, Kiefer USA, a Diverzify Company

Trey Mason, Flooring Central

Glenn Mitz, Consolidated Flooring

Colin Pargoe, Network Flooring & Maintenance

Joseph Pargoe, Network Flooring & Maintenance

Adam Picchione, Bare Flooring

Christopher Russo, Chelsea Floor Covering

Adam Shea, Kiefer USA, a Diverzify Company

Mike Walsh, O'Connor's Carpet Center

Tom Wickwire, Floors Inc. - Omaha

At the end of the first training day, participants were invited to a social gathering at a local wine bar, generously sponsored by Michael Halebian and H.B. Fuller/TEC. 

Thank you to Michael Halebian & Company for hosting FCICA and underwriting the training event. We appreciate your support of the CIM Program and the Association. 

FCICA is interested in holding additional 2 Days to CIM training events in 2024. If you are interested in participating or hosting 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 430 installation managers.