Couristan Inc., a leading importer/manufacturer of fine-quality area rugs, residential broadloom, and custom carpeting for the contract and hospitality industries, has appointed Jeff Forwood to the position of national sales manager for its residential division. In addition, Forwood will be responsible for the further development and expansion of the company’s custom-rug and residential Axminster Express®programs.

Most recently, Forwood was a regional sales manager at Nourison, heading sales for the Northeast region for broadloom and area rugs since 2009. He began his flooring career with Karastan in 2003 and also gained national exposure as vice president of sales and national accounts for Obeetee in 2007.