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WFB Briefs: Dean Howell Elected WFCA Board Chair; TISE to Host Women’s Leadership Conference

Dec 22, 2021

The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) elected Dean Howell chairman of the board. Howell is president of Moda Floors & Interiors (Atlanta) and has served on the WFCA board since 2013. He succeeds Deb DeGraaf, who stepped down but will remain active with WFCA as immediate past chairman.


The International Surface Event announced its inaugural Women’s Leadership Conference, a half-day program for women and organized by women. The conference will include networking opportunities, panel discussions, a featured presenter and an evening networking party. The event is scheduled for Jan. 31 at 1–6 p.m. TISE is scheduled for Feb. 1–3 in Las Vegas. Registration can be found here.

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