CEO, O'Krent Floors
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
How are you involved in FCIF?
“I have been a Board Member since 2016 and currently serve as the Marketing Committee Chair. From a young age I was always taught how important it is to give back, so when I was approached in 2016 to consider joining the Board of the FCIF, I was not only flattered to be one of the few, if not only, retailer, but I jumped at the opportunity.”
Why are you passionate about FCIF?
“In 2006 I was serving as the Secretary of the Floor Covering Consumer Credit Association when the decision was made to close the organization. The remaining funds from the organization were donated to FCIF, an organization at the time that I did not know anything about. Ten years later I was asked to serve on the board. Over the years, the more I’ve learned about FCIF, the more pride I have in being part of such an amazing organization. Knowing that only three industries: Major League Baseball, The Screen Actors Guild, and the floor covering industry, have foundations to “take care of their own”, I am truly honored to be a part of helping people through an incredibly difficult time in their lives.”
Interesting Facts:
“I am the fourth generation to lead our 107-year-old retail floor covering store. Fortunately, my wife Margie and I have built an incredible team, including our nephew, Jason O’Krent, to help run the day-to-day operation of our business, which allows me to volunteer my time to our industry and many local non-profits as well.”