CEO, Redi Carpet
Hometown: Houston, Texas
How are you involved in FCIF?
“I’m a first term FCIF board member and just recently joined the Fund Development Committee.”
Why are you passionate about FCIF?
“Several years ago, my best friend, Dave Gheesling, let me know he had joined the FCIF Board. At the time, I wasn’t familiar with the organization or its mission. He shared FCIF’s vision with me, and I appreciated it’s focus on helping people in our industry and included a donation in my annual giving. Shortly after Dave passed away, I was asked if I had an interest in joining the board. Serving is a way to both honor Dave and give back to an industry that has done so much for my family and me.”
Interesting Facts
“I’ve now spent almost 35 years in the flooring industry. That’s definitely not what I envisioned growing up, but it has provided me with many great opportunities, and more importantly, many special friendships. It also has provided me with the freedom to now spend time giving back to my company, my industry, and my community. In addition to FCIF, I serve as the Treasurer of the Houston Holocaust Museum and am on the board of two additional companies. In my spare time, I collect meteorites … yes, rocks from space … and love to travel, especially with my family and friends!”