Key Leadership Changes at CCA Global Partners Set the Stage for Continued Growth
Oct 3rd 2024
October 2, 2024 – CCA Global Partners, Inc.® (“CCA”) is pleased to announce a series of changes in its senior management team, effective October 1, 2024. These changes are part of a management transition plan.
Eric Bernstein has been appointed CEO of CCA. Eric said, “Howard Brodsky and Rick Bennet built an impressive business founded on the principle of helping entrepreneurial businesspeople grow and succeed. Along with the entire CCA team, I look forward to building on that legacy, and growing and extending the business for the benefit of our member-stockholders. We believe the CCA brands are the strongest in the industry, and our members are very well positioned to succeed as the industry rebounds.”
Keith Spano has been appointed President of Carpet One Floor & Home® and President, Retail Groups. Spano was President of Flooring America®, Flooring Canada®, The Floor Trader®, and International Design Guild®. He joined CCA in 2011 after holding a series of positions in the floor covering industry. Spano said, “I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead in this next chapter of Carpet One Floor & Home, building on the incredible legacy created over the last four decades. I’m thrilled to serve our members, bolster their profitability, and lead our world-class corporate team’s focus on the success of the members and stockholders of Carpet One. The next few years will be exciting for Carpet One and its members as we snap a new line, redefining retail flooring excellence throughout the United States and Canada.”
Steve Sieracki has been appointed President of Flooring America, Flooring Canada, The Floor Trader, and International Design Guild. Steve joined CCA in September 2023. He was previously with Shaw Industries in a variety of positions since 1990. Sieracki said, “I am excited to help our members build on the programs and services Keith Spano and the team have developed. The initiatives we have rolled out will position members for growth. Our retail team is energized to partner with our members by bringing solutions to win in the marketplace for 2025 and for years to come!”
John Gilbert has retired as President of Carpet One Floor & Home, a position he held since 2018. Eric Bernstein said, “John’s strategies and initiatives made a significant impact with our membership, particularly the transition towards both digital marketing and the pioneering use of data in Carpet One’s tools and services. We thank John and wish him well in retirement.”
Rick Bennet has been CEO of CCA since 2008. He continues as a member of CCA’s Board of Directors.
Other senior executives remain in place: Scott Wheeler, COO of Retail Groups; Charlie Dilks, Chief Product Officer; Andrew Shulklapper, President, and Rachael Walschleger, COO, of ProSource Wholesale®; Matt Wilkins, CFO; and Bob Wilson, CAO.
