BIFMA CEU Series: Demystifying Furniture’s Role in Sustainability

Part of the BIFMA Learning Monthly Series, this is an accredited and live virtual learning opportunity for our members, designers, buyers, educators, and anyone interested in furniture for the built environment. Best of all, this event is offered for free!

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Event Details

This course deepens understanding of the role furniture plays in the sustainable built environment. Navigating industry sustainability programs and trends can be overwhelming. This course compares and explains the approach to sustainability between building rating systems, transparency protocols, and product certifications. It defines key sustainability attributes relating to furniture and how LEVEL® by BIFMA—as a comprehensive third-party multi-attribute furniture sustainability standard—can support sustainability goals.

Who Should Attend

• A&D Professionals
• Sales/Marketing Professionals
• Facility Managers, Owners & CEOs
• Instructors and Students
• Manufacturers of Commercial Furniture and Accessories
• Suppliers to the Commercial Furniture Industry

Program Credits

IDCEC– 1.0 HSW designation
AIA– 1.0 LU/HSW
GBCI– 1.0 General Education, WELL AP & LEED AP

Presenter

Kevin Johnson, Vice President of Sales, GMi Companies

Kevin has been with Ghent for 5 years, however, he took a 3-year break in the middle to work for the local MillerKnoll dealer in Cincinnati, leading their sales office. He has more than 15 years of customer experience, sales, and leadership experience, 8 of which are in the commercial furniture world. He is currently the Vice President of sales, focused on growing sales, developing the sales and customer experience teams, continuing the Ghent brand’s growth, and collaborating with cross-functional departments. When he’s not working, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and staying active.