"I have always found great value in SGAC membership. I look forward to working with my peers to help shape SGAC's programs and move SGAC forward as a first-class organization," Ms. Mendez said. As treasurer, Ms. Mendez is on a path to become SGAC president in two years.

"During her ten-year career with CRI, Jenn Mendez has shown herself to be a tireless advocate for the carpet industry and its employees. Her input with state legislatures on carpet-related issues has been invaluable. It is only fitting she should be similarly recognized among her peers," said CRI President Werner Braun.

Other newly-elected SGAC officers include: President Mike Thompson, Personal Care Products Council, Vice President Katrina Iserman, Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Secretary Gerard Dehrmann, Walmart Stores, Inc.

The 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.

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