Interior & Product Designer, EF Floors & Design, Emily Morrow Home
Hometown: Dalton, Georgia
How are you involved in FCIF?
“For the past almost seven years, I've served on the board of FCIF, and absolutely believe in every facet of the mission of FCIF. Having grown up in Dalton Georgia, and worked in our industry, I've seen and heard from the individuals who have been touched by the helping hands (and funds) of FCIF.”
Why are you passionate about FCIF?
“If you've never had a medical or health crisis, it would be difficult to explain how it feels, but I can speak from first hand experience. Although I was blessed with a supportive family network, I was diagnosed with breast cancer while simultaneously becoming a single mother of two young children. Thankfully my family and my employer (new at the time) provided the love, encouragement and benefits but even with all of that, there are always unforeseen expenses that simply aren't covered or can be financially debilitating, all while fighting for my own life. FCIF can be a lifeline.”
Interesting Facts
“As I said, I was born in Dalton, Georgia and feel so blessed to be surrounded with the most generous community of professionals, our floor covering industry. My kids are now grown adults, Mary 25 and William 29, and I've since married a wonderful man, Don Finkell. I enjoy working in our industry with incredibly talented professionals whom I also consider great friends. My latest passion is helping our newest organization WOMEN IN THE FLOOR COVERING INDUSTRY, aka WIFI grow. Started in 2021 on International Women's Day, we launched WIFI with the full intention of lifting up, encouraging and networking with other women in our industry. Check us out. at www.womeninflooring.org.”