Dalton, GA – January 25, 2023 – After 55 years serving the carpet industry, Joe Yarbrough, president of The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), announced his intent to retire later this year. Over the next several months, CRI will prepare for this important leadership transition.
On March 31, 2014, Joe Yarbrough became the president of CRI, an industry trade association that serves as the leading source for science-based information about carpet and whose members represent more than 90 percent of the carpet manufactured in the U.S. Prior to leading CRI, Joe held various positions at Coronet Industries, Aladdin Mills and Mohawk Industries, most recently serving as executive vice president of operations at Mohawk.
A dedicated community leader, Joe serves on the board of several local and statewide organizations, including the Technical College System of Georgia and Dalton Utilities, and is an active member of Grove Level Baptist Church in Dalton.
About The Carpet and Rug Institute
CRI is the leading industry source for science-based information and insight on how carpet and rugs create a better environment for living, working, learning, and healing. CRI’s mission is to serve the carpet industry and public by providing facts that help people make informed choices. Its best practices promote a balance between social, economic, and environmental responsibility for the long term. CRI does this for its industry, yet it strives to be a model corporate citizen for all industries.
