CRI Announces Promotions

Contact: CRI Communications Department, 706.428.2103

March 20, 2002, DALTON, GA Werner Braun, president of the Carpet and Rug Institute, recently announced the promotion of two CRI employees. These promotions follow Mr. Brauns continuing realignment of staff duties to bring further value to the services provided to CRI members.

Peggy Parks has been promoted to director, office of the president. Her new responsibilities include prioritizing and managing activities in the Office of the President and tracking progress of the projects and programs approved by CRIs Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Mr. Braun said, Peggy is a real asset to CRI. Those of you who know Peggy would agree that she always gives more than 100% to any project she takes on her plate. CRI is very honored to have such a valuable employee, and I take great pleasure in promoting her to the position of director.

During her twenty-nine year tenure with CRI, Mrs. Parks has served in numerous capacities. Some of her responsibilities have included maintenance of CRIs Trade Name Directory for several years; administrative assistant to the CRI Consumer Action Panel until it was disbanded; administrative assistant in the technical services and consumer affairs areas; assistant to the editor in the preparation of all of CRIs publications; assistant to the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association; assistant to the Floor Covering Installation Board; executive assistant to three CRI Presidents; office manager; and miscellaneous other job duties.

She attended West Side High School, a pilot business education program sponsored by the State of Georgia, and Dalton College. Mrs. Parks and husband Larry reside in Rocky Face, Georgia.

Joyce Schuler has been promoted to coordination specialist. Added to Mrs. Schulers duties are responsibility for coordinating meeting activities for CRIs committees as well as CRIs annual business meeting and meetings of CRIs members on the west coast. Mr. Braun said, Joyce is one of the most enthusiastic people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. With her high energy level and outgoing personality, I know she will excel in her new position.

During her twelve-year tenure at CRI, Mrs. Schuler has served as CRIs receptionist, switchboard operator, and assistant to the office manager. She has also had responsibility for the scheduling and catering of CRI committee meetings.

She attended John Adams High School and Brown Business School, both in New York. Mrs. Schuler and husband Bill reside in Dalton, Georgia.