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Join us in celebrating an incredible milestone—Donna Stolle’s 25th anniversary with CCA Global Partners! 🎉 Donna’s journey with CCA began in 2000 as a Rebate Processor. After a brief time in the Product Department, she returned to the Rebate team, where she has been a driving force behind ensuring our members receive their well-earned rebates and savings. Her hard work and expertise led to a promotion in 2022 to Senior Rebate Coordinator. Today, Donna plays a key role in overseeing purchase processing for Lighting One and National Programs Suppliers while continuing to support the Rebate Accounts Receivable team. Her supervisor, Polly Stolpe, said, “Donna, we have worked together for several years and have experienced many things personally and professionally, so thank you for your loyalty, dedication, and contributions and wishing you continued success.” Donna, we are so grateful for everything you’ve done over the years. Congratulations on this amazing achievement! Here's to many more milestones ahead! 🎉🙌
Meet Mollie Thompson, our talented Multimedia Communications Specialist for the ProSource Wholesale division! Since joining CCA Global Partners just over a year ago, Mollie has made a remarkable impact on our ProSource Showrooms. In her role, Mollie channels her creativity into producing engaging videos and graphics, empowering ProSource professionals with the tools they need to drive their businesses forward. She also oversees internal communications, ensuring all showrooms stay informed about updates from ProSource National through clear and consistent messaging across internal platforms. One of Mollie’s most rewarding projects this year was a video shoot at a ProSource Showroom, where she created onboarding content to streamline the process for new franchisees. This initiative not only simplified onboarding but also highlighted the many benefits of being part of the ProSource community. Thank you, Mollie, for your creativity and dedication. Your work drives success for our members, and we’re so grateful to have you on the team!
We’re thrilled to announce the three outstanding CCA Award Winners of conneXtion 2025, who have shown exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in our cooperative and the flooring industry as a whole! 🏆 Vylett Cross, Co-Owner of Ed's Flooring America - The NEX40 Award, which honors a next-generation leader under 40 who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to CCA. 🏆 Kayla Simons, Owner of Desert Design Carpet One Floor & Home - The Wally Hileman Award, named in memory of Carpet One’s first Vice President of Membership, celebrates new members who embody cooperative values and show exceptional commitment to its growth and success. 🏆 Shannon Byerly, Owner of Burlington Carpet One Floor & Home - The Alan Greenberg Award, named in honor of CCA Global Partners co-founder, recognizes members who embody the cooperative spirit through active participation, contributions to the collective, and support of fellow members. Congratulations to our incredible members for these well-earned honors! We can't wait to see what you continue to accomplish in 2025! If you want to learn more about these members and their accomplishments, follow this link:
Last week, we welcomed 1,200 members to our annual conneXtion convention, and this year, we proudly spotlighted the members supporting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised an astounding $50,632 for the Let Us Do Good Village in Land O'Lakes, Florida—where many of our members have already donated flooring and services. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for the life-changing work they do. Together, we are making a difference!
Jason Dorsey, President of The Center for Generational Kinetics, commanded the main stage, captivating the audience with his sharp wit, engaging humor, and profound expertise in generational dynamics. He delivered invaluable insights on bridging communication gaps across generations while shedding light on the complexities of selling to a diverse and nuanced audience. Dorsey also emphasized the importance of adapting to change and leveraging technology to drive growth and innovation for our member businesses.
After a 13-month rollout and over 900 installations, Cathey Gundlach, Vice President of Merchandising, took the stage to share powerful insights on Retail 2.0 with our Carpet One Floor & Home, Flooring America, and Flooring Canada members. As flooring and consumer trends continue to evolve, one thing is certain: Retail 2.0 has transformed how customers shop for flooring. By harnessing data-driven insights through our personal experience platforms and utilizing advanced tools, we are equipping our cooperative to better understand consumer behavior and confidently shape the future of Retail 2.0. “Our mission has always been simple: to make flooring shopping seamless, enjoyable, and aligned with how people want to shop today,” Gundlach said. “By eliminating friction and frustration at every step, we ensure customers feel as excited about their finished floors as they did when they first started imagining them.” Retail 2.0 is not just a strategy—it’s a revolution in how we connect with and serve our customers.
We're thrilled to have had Frank Chiera, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising, take the main stage lat week to unveil our cutting-edge digital marketing strategies for 2025. Our mission has always been clear: transforming engagements into leads and leads into sales. Building on valuable feedback from our members, we’re evolving our approach with localized campaigns designed to help them capture more market share and strengthen their position in an increasingly competitive landscape. As Chiera puts it, "This year is about fine-tuning— taking everything we've learned from our members and executing it with precision, excellence, and a commitment to service and follow-through."
In our ever-evolving industry, education and collaboration remain at the heart of our approach. That’s why we launched three incredible days in Orlando with a full day dedicated to learning. Our members participated in over 40 dynamic sessions covering various topics, including staff development, leadership strategies, installation best practices, and business operations. These sessions addressed key industry challenges, empowering members to enhance their business practices, attract and retain top talent, and streamline operational efficiency. Nicole Harding, Vice President of CCA University, welcomed our members to a day of learning and growth, "Each session is an opportunity to learn from experts in the industry and gain best practices from your peers. You can take the lessons from these sessions and immediately put them to use to grow your business and support your staff."
Last week at our conneXtion convention, we hosted the Women of CCA luncheon, bringing together a dynamic group of women to foster meaningful conversations and build connections. Attendees heard from exceptional female leaders who shared their journeys, invaluable insights, and goals for the New Year. As we look ahead, we encouraged the Women of CCA to reflect on their aspirations by selecting one word representing the story they strive to tell in 2025.
Meet Matthew Eggers, the Business Improvement Manager at CCA Global Partners! For the past three and a half years, the University team has benefitted from Matthew's expertise and dedication. His work has focused on supporting members in planning for the future of their businesses, providing financial guidance, operational planning, and value alignment to help preserve and transition the legacy of these family-owned businesses. A self-proclaimed "problem solver," Matthew collaborates closely with our members, equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions for their businesses. His insights go beyond theory—Matthew is a three-time business owner, giving him a first hand understanding of the challenges and pressures of building a sustainable enterprise. When working with members, he holds a profound belief: these aren't just business owners -- they're families. Thank you, Matthew, for your unwavering commitment to our mission and for your genuine and lasting impact on our members. We are lucky to have you on our team!
