CFI Marks Leadership Transition with Departure of Ralph Falavinha
Ralph Falavinha departs CFI after guiding the organization through a key leadership transition
Photo courtesy of CFI.
The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announces that Executive Vice President Ralph Falavinha is stepping down from his position to focus on the growing demands of his family’s business.
“Following the retirement of WFCA’s COO Steve Abernathy, Ralph provided transitional leadership to CFI at a crucial time, providing the stability and direction that were essential for our organization,” said Scott Humphrey, CEO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA). “His commitment and vision helped guide CFI forward and laid a solid foundation for the future. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him continued success as he returns to his family’s expanding business.”
“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such dedicated and inspiring individuals,” said Falavinha. “I remain passionate about the missions of both CFI and WFCA and will continue to support their efforts to make a meaningful impact on the flooring industry.”
While at CFI, Falavinha played a key role in advancing strategic initiatives and strengthening industry relationships. As the organization builds on that foundation, CFI remains committed to serving the installer community through its nationally recognized training, certification, and workforce development programs.
For more information about CFI, visit cfiinstallers.org.
About CFI (Certified Flooring Installers)
The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), is the industry’s leading organization for professional flooring installation training and certification. Since 1993, CFI has certified thousands of installers worldwide across all major flooring categories — including carpet, hardwood, resilient, laminate, and ceramic. CFI’s comprehensive programs cover installation, estimating, inspection, patterned and woven carpet, and product knowledge. Through a national network of experienced trainers, CFI is dedicated to raising installation standards, supporting career growth, and delivering skilled craftsmanship for dealers and manufacturers across the flooring industry. Learn more at www.cfiinstallers.org
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