Former Merchandising Vice President at Floor and Decor

The expert is a former Merchandising Vice President at Floor & Decor who spent 16 years scaling the tile business from 8 to ~200 stores. Previously a Global Product Merchant at The Home Depot, the expert led supplier selection, product development, pricing, and portfolio strategy at F&D—negotiating with 50–70 factories and conducting 1,000+ plant visits. They launched large-format 5×10 ft porcelain slabs, managed private brands, localized assortments by market, and delivered quarterly updates to the board