Dave Triepke, president and owner of Universal Metro, a commercial flooring contractor, and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions in Southern California and the highlights of Mohawk’s education roadshow held last week in Los Angeles.

John Finch, CEO of the Legacy Group and president of the Fuse board, and Kemp Harr discuss John’s decision to exit the furniture business, his take on Chicago Design week, his use of artificial intelligence and his management style for making Legacy a fun place to work. Listen to the interview to learn how this commercial flooring contractor continues to grow.

Bill Griese, chairman of the Flooring Sustainability Summit, and Kemp Harr discuss the compelling reasons to attend next week’s 3rd annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Listen to the interview for more details on why this is a must-attend event for flooring brands and designers focused on sustainability in the built environment.

Imran Ahmad, the new CEO for HMTX, and Kemp Harr discuss Imran’s background, what attracted him to this role at HMTX, and the company’s growth strategy moving forward.

Reade Palmer, the founder of Hero Flooring, and Kemp Harr discuss the history of this brand of flooring, made from recycled Nike tennis shoes, its recent NeoCon awards and the plans for growth in the future.

Jordan Cross, the regional resource director for Gensler Chicago, and Kemp Harr discuss how she navigates the Chicago Design Week showrooms and her summary of the key design trends from this year’s show.

Isaiah Walston and Jeffrey Sommer, head of sustainability and director of marketing, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss Tate Access Floors’ sustainability message at NeoCon 2026. Listen to the interview, taped at the NeoCon Sustainability Lab at the Mart during NeoCon, to learn more about the green advantage for using their system.

Reesie Duncan, VP of Global Design for Shaw Contract, and Kemp Harr discuss the brand’s core message at NeoCon 2026, its new product focus and its awards.

Jackie Dettmar, VP of design, product development and marketing at The Mohawk Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Mohawk’s product awards and A&D message as presented in the firm’s showroom in Fulton Market. Listen to the interview, recorded from that showroom during Chicago design week, for more details.

Brent Emore, Jennifer Zimmerman and Fred Reitz, CEO, Chief Commercial Officer and SVP of Commercial with AHF Products, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss AHF Products’ key message points for the A&D audience at NeoCon. Listen to the interview, taped on the 7th floor of the Mart, for more details.