Tarkett Hires New VP of Design
Tarkett recently announced that Chris Stulpin is joining the manufacturer as the senior vice president of design. He spent the last 12 years in various roles at Mohawk Group, and prior to that he served as vice president of marketing with Bentley Mills and director of creative services with Interface. In the new role, Stulpin will be responsible for leading the design team of Tarkett’s North American division.
We are continuing to leverage our advantage by bringing both carpet and hard surface design under Roby’s leadership. We’re excited to see his vision further enhance Mannington’s reputation for design excellence.
-Jack Ganley, president of Mannington
“Chris’s considerable talents and experience will be instrumental in our continued efforts to define and enhance the market’s experiences,” said Jeff Buttitta, CEO of Tarkett North America.
Mannington Commercial Releases First Lines Under Roby Isaac’s Direction
Earlier this year, Mannington Commercial announced that Roby Isaac will serve as director of design for both its carpet and hard surface divisions. At this year’s NeoCon, the company is launching several of the first collections developed under Isaac’s direction, including carpets Traction Avenue and Design Locale, LVT offerings Anthology and Divergent, and rubber Teles.
Isaac has spent over a decade in carpet design, holding management positions with Milliken, Tandus, and Monterey.
Beaulieu Commercial Appoints Steve Hillis as President
Beaulieu Group LLC recently announced the appointment of Steve Hillis as president of Beaulieu Commercial, the business unit consisting of BOLYU Contract and Aqua Hospitality Carpets brands. He joins Beaulieu after 32 years of management experience including positions with Collins & Aikman, Mohawk, Durkan Hospitality, and Milliken.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the BOLYU Contract and Aqua Hospitality brands and being part of this family owned business that is so committed to their customers and associates,” Hillis said.
