Biography Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood

President & CEO
Floor Coverings International

Mr. Wood started with College Pro Painters in 1985. In 1986, he was a Production Manager and in 1987 ran his own franchise. From 1988 to 1990, he served as a General Manager in the New England Division. In 1990, he moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to open one of the first U.S. based test market franchises as a franchisee for CertaPro Painters. The success Mr. Wood enjoyed in Florida and his previous experience with College Pro Painters helped initiate the start-up of the CertaPro Painters franchise program in the United States. In 1993, Mr. Wood joined the full-time staff as Vice President.

In January 1998, he was named the President of The Franchise Development Center. In January 2004 he was appointed Vice President of TFC Brands, where he was responsible for overseeing some of the franchise systems. Mr. Wood was named President & CEO of Floor Coverings International in January 2005.

Mr. Wood and his family reside in the Atlanta, Georgia area.