World Floor Covering Association Inducts Jeffrey King Into Hall of Fame

Jun 26, 2024

Jeff King

World Floor Covering Association

The World Floor Covering Association inducted Jeffrey King into its Hall of Fame for 2024.

King spent over 30 years providing lobbying legal counsel for the flooring industry and is currently a special counsel at Jones Walker in Delray Beach, Fla. He has been a WFCA attorney since 2000.

"Jeff King's induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to his unparalleled commitment and contributions to our industry,” WFCA CEO Scott Humphrey says. “His wisdom and guidance, as a dear friend and a professional, have profoundly shaped the WFCA. His legal acumen and advocacy have enabled us to thrive and make a lasting impact on the flooring sector."

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