MOHAWK GROUP NAMES KENT CLAUSON SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES FOR NORTHEAST AND MIDWEST

CALHOUN, Ga. August 13, 2015 — Mohawk Group continues to focus on enhancing its customer experience through a solid commitment to outstanding leadership. As a result of the company’s dedication to that mission, Mohawk Group has promoted Kent Clauson to serve as senior vice president of sales. In this new role, Clauson will be responsible for the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley and Midwest regions of the United States.

“Over the last five years, Kent has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Mohawk Group brand and its customers,” said Lee Blair, Mohawk Group’s senior vice president of global sales and business development. “With his exceptional leadership skills and dedication to the company’s success, I am confident that Kent’s contributions will further strengthen the performance of our already exceptional sales team.“

Clauson holds over 10 years of flooring industry experience and joined the Mohawk team in 2010 as the vice president of marketing. In this role, Clauson’s overall responsibilities included leading a team to develop the go-to-market and digital strategies for the company’s retail, commercial, builder, multifamily, home center and international brands.

“Across every product category, Mohawk Group offers a portfolio of products that lead in design, performance and sustainability, allowing our customers to create beautiful interior spaces,” said Clauson. “I am eager to work with the talented sales team in place to improve the customer experience. There has never been a better time to be a part of Mohawk Group, and I am incredibly excited about this new opportunity to grow our business.”

Clauson received his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Shepherd University and a Master’s of Science in Marketing from The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School.

# # #