Russell J. Kendzior is the President of Traction Experts, Inc. a slip, trip-and-fall prevention consulting firm located in Southlake, Texas.

George J. Mecherle started State Farm in 1922 as a mutual automobile insurance company owned by its policyholders. State Farm has grown to include 79,200 employees and more than 16,700 agents servicing 71.6 million policies in the United States and Canada. In just over 80 years, State Farm Insurance Companies has grown from a small farm mutual auto insurer to one of the world's largest financial institutions. But despite State Farm's growth, Mecherle's original philosophy of insurance coverage at a fair price coupled with fair claim settlement has remained. This board seat is represented by Steven C. Spencer, Facilities Specialist with State Farm Insurance. Mr. Spencer serves as the NFSI Vice President.

TCNA was established in 1945 with the sole purpose of expanding the ceramic tile market in the United States. TCNA's research laboratory has developed and patented many innovative installation materials which have improved ceramic tile installation. This board seat is represented by Eric Astrachan, Executive Director of TCNA.

Dal-Tile Corporation is a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Dal-tile is known for top ceramic tile brands Daltile and American Olean and is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company has approximately 7,700 employees at its North American facilities and sells its products through a network of more than 200 company-operated sales service centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers. This Board seat is represented by John Turner, Sr., General Manager Commercial Sales with Dal-Tile Corporation. Mr. Turner serves as the NFSI Secretary.

Tennant Company is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing products that help create clean, healthy, safe and attractive environments for the people and places in their customers' care. Our floor maintenance equipment, outdoor cleaning equipment, floor coatings and related products are used to clean factories, office buildings, parks and streets, airports, hospitals, schools, warehouses, shopping centers and more. Tennant offers a proprietary FaST system that uses 70% less water than conventional scrubbing, leaving floors virtually dry immediately after use. This Board seat is represented by Jeff Johnson, Director, Small Products and Global Marketing for Tennant.

Nearly 80 years ago, Ecolab began with a single product and a single employee, doing business in a single market. But thanks to a single-minded determination to provide the very best cleaning, sanitation and service solutions, today they're a global leader with the size, scope and expertise that would surely surpass their founder's wildest expectations. As the world leader in premium commercial cleaning and sanitizing, Ecolab has grown to $4.2 billion in global sales. In nearly 170 countries, businesses rely on our 21,000 associates worldwide to keep their operations clean and sanitary. This Board seat is represented by Clinton Hunt, Scientist, Anchor Technology Team - Floor Care, Hospitality, Healthcare and Commercial Facilities for Ecolab.

From its humble beginnings over 100 years ago to its position of leadership in the insurance industry today, CNA continues to build on a long, proud tradition. Their history is a rich story of service, growth, financial strength and stability. For more than a century they have built strong relationships with business partners and customers creating a legacy of innovation and service. CNA is the 7th largest U.S. commercial insurer and the 14th largest U.S. property & casualty insurer. They provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally. Their products and services are sold by highly professional independent agents and brokers. Headquartered in Chicago, CNA has offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. This Board seat is represented by Dave Ludwin, Director, General Liability Risk Control for CNA Insurance.

Since 1963, Mountville Mills has produced the finest, most technologically advanced industrial mats in the marketplace. From their very first mats they've focused on customer service, on-time deliveries and product quality. Their wide range of mat products include: Custom Logo mats to enhance corporate image, Safety Mats visually deliver safety messages and help keep floors dry, Anti-fatigue mats to improve employee moral and productivity, Rest Room Service Mats™ provides safer cleaner floors, and SuperScrape™ mats to provide a safe, slip resistant entrance. This Board seat is represented by David Watterson, Vice President of Sales for Mountville Mills, Inc.

TVS Interiors, Inc. is a nationally recognized interior design firm with offices in Atlanta, Chicago and Dubai. The firm is known for its strategic planning services, sustainable design initiatives and its unique design solutions which are represented in the firm's multiple market segments. It is known as a leader in the design industry being consistently listed as one of the nation's top 100 interior design firms. TVS Interiors is a corporate affiliate of the international architectural firm, TVS, recipient of the AIA 2002 Architecture Firm Award, the highest honor awarded to a firm by the American Institute of Architects. This Board seat is represented by Marc Adelman, Principle for TVS.

Traction Auditing LLC is an independent, third-party, walkway auditing agency providing professional walkway auditing services to commercial facilities. We identify areas within a facility with a high risk for slip and fall events. This Board seat is represented by Dr. Howard Harris, Founder, Traction Auditing. Dr. Harris serves as the NFSI Treasurer.

Carnahan Thomas LLP is a civil trial/litigation firm located in Southlake, Texas. The firm's offices are conveniently located within 35 miles of the district courthouses of Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, and Wise Counties, and within 8 miles of the North entrance to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The firm services clients with cases throughout North, East, Central, and even West Texas.

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Advisory Board Members Include:

Restaurant Industry

• Jim Marshall (Chairman) Director, Corporate Insurance and Safety for McDonald’s Corporation
• Ken Fisher, Vice-President, Nu-Safe

Retail Task Group

• Chris Canoles (Chairman) Sr. Director Safety Store Support Center, The Home Depot

Technical Advisors

• Julie Hopkins, Executive Director of Occupational Safety & Health for National Safety Council
• Angela D. Mickalide, Ph.D., CHES, Director of Education and Outreach, Home Safety Council
  
• Daniel Zarletti, Vice President, Kenny Construction
  
• Dr. David Kraemer, Ph.D., Chair, Murray State University, Occupational Health & Safety Department
  
• Juergen Bahlo, President, Tek-Stil Concepts
  
• Claudia Lezell, Vice President of Inspection Division, IICRC
  
• Scott Batterman, Ph.D., P.E. of Batterman Engineering