Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring, has promoted Kim Drautz to SVP, she has more than 25 years of hospitality and sales leadership experience, Drautz brings knowledge and expertise to the role.

Prior to joining Tarkett, she served as president/COO of Stoney Creek Hospitality, a hospitality management company that owns and manages 15 hotel properties in the Midwest, and also held various sales leadership roles in the industry.

She is the first woman to lead the hospitality business for Tarkett North America and will also serve as a member of the company’s senior leadership team

She will be responsible for leading the company’s hospitality business throughout North America

Drautz said. “Our customers are looking to create real connections with people and set the stage for important milestones—from weddings to weekend getaways