In this episode of What’s Underfoot, Tony Wright sits down with Kaye Whitener, Executive Director of the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), to discuss the skilled labor shortage impacting the flooring industry.

Kaye shares how FCEF is building career pathways, recruiting the next generation of installers, and elevating the perception of skilled trades. She also reflects on her personal journey in the industry and why workforce development has become a mission-driven focus of her leadership.

This is a conversation about responsibility, opportunity, and the future of flooring.