FCICA Holds 2 Days to CIM Training Event in Nashville, TN

FCICA is excited to share it held a successful 2 Days to CIM training event Monday and Tuesday, September 15 and 16, the two days prior to the Synergy Convention & Expo in Nashville, TN. 

Long-term FCICA member, Fishman Flooring Solutions generously sponsored the event, underwriting expenses. 

14 flooring professionals participated in the 2 Days to CIM training to become newly designated CIMs – Certified Flooring Managers. Program mentor, Don Styka, CIM, Tarkett led the accelerated and intensive instruction.

2 Days to CIM Nashville, an in-person training, provided a supportive group learning experience and professional camaraderie. At the conclusion of the first day of training, Fishman Flooring Solutions invited the candidates to 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: 

Mike Cornette - C.D.I. Floors

Patrick Crump - J & J Interiors

Conor  Doolan - J & J Interiors

Toby Dreyer - C.D.I. Floors

Richard Fritts - J & J Interiors

Cheryl Godby - Matter Surfaces

Mark Gonzalez - Diverzify National Accounts

Tom Gorman - J & J Interiors

Misty Gravley - Matter Surfaces

Britany Manis - Matter Surfaces

Morgan Monagle - Matter Surfaces

Michael Moore - J & J Interiors

Jillyan Thornton - Matter Surfaces

Luke Wright - Matter Surfaces

FCICA is very grateful to Fishman Flooring Solutions for their generous sponsorship support and commitment to FCICA and the CIM Program's validity as a highly-regarded industry designation. D. Clark, Fishman VP - Corporate Ambassador and long-term CIM, addressed the group, sharing information about the Fishman Flooring Solutions company and the importance of the CIM Program. 

Registration is open for the next CIM training event, 2 Days to CIM Aliquippa (PA) and Regional Meeting Aliquippa. If you are interested in participating or hosting one of these events at your facility, please contact Catherine Church, FCICA Executive Director.

The Certified Installation Manager (CIM) Program, the only certification program available for floor covering installation project managers, 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 500 installation managers.

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