FAREWELL & Thank You
LEGAL Matters
A lmost 30 years ago, Chris Davis, the new Executive Director of the World Floor Covering Association (“WFCA”), called me and asked if I would consider taking over the role of general counsel for the Association. Thus began a journey of collaboration and growth that has spanned nearly three decades. It allowed me to work with, and learn from, two gifted leaders—Chris Davis and Scott Humphrey. During this time, I also had the privilege of working with some of the most dedicated and passionate individuals in the flooring industry. Together, we have tackled challenges and celebrated successes, always with the goal of advancing the industry and serving its members. As I reflect on my time with the World Floor Covering Association, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities and experiences it has provided me. I have witnessed the evolution of the industry and the Association, and I am proud to have been a part of it. From tackling installation issues to influencing major regulations, the Association has been a driving force for positive change. The WFCA tackled the installation issue with the acquisition of Certified Flooring Installers, and initiating the Floor Covering Education Foundation. WFCA became a powerful voice for the flooring industry before Congress and Administrative Agencies. It has impacted major regulation, including rules on independent contractors, worker safety, overtime pay, and multiple other regulations that affect the flooring retailers and contractors. WFCA also has given a voice on Capitol Hill to flooring retailers and contractors. Senators and Congressmen now seek the Association’s input on important legislation. For example, WFCA helped lead the charge to on internet sales taxes to level the playing field for retailers. I was given the chance to provide legal updates and information to WFCA members. Whether through the books I wrote on contracts, independent contractors, and green construction, the initial blog “Jeff King Takes the Floor,” or articles in the Premier Flooring Retailer, I tried to provide practical guidance in clear and understandable language on legal issues and concerns to WFCA members. Like Tom Jennings’ articles, I aimed to make members aware of issues before they became problems, and provide some simple solutions. I cannot help but reflect on just how wonderful the time I have spent with WFCA and it members has been. I had an opportunity to get to know such amazing people. There are too many members that had an impact on me to name them
Jeffrey W. King General Counsel for the WFCA Jeffrey King has more than 35 years’ experience in complex litigation with a focus on contracts, employment, construction, antitrust, intellectual property and health care. He serves as legal counsel for WFCA and other trade associations, and is a LEED Accredited
Professional. (561) 278-0035 jeffw@jkingesq.com. “ As I reflect on my time with the World Floor Covering Association, I am filled with gratitude.
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