Leadership
Harlan Stone
Chief Executive Officer
You see, it depends on the individual. But it is good to know that whatever I do will help someone else do good also. —Muhammad Ali
Debarati Sen
Group PRESIDENT
The best way to predict the future is to create it. —Abraham Lincoln
In her role as Group President, Deba oversees the company’s finance, operations, marketing, and sales.
Deba’s personal leadership mantra focuses on 3H’s- Hunger, Humility and Heart, transforming business performance, delivering sustained and quantifiable values for all stakeholders, owning ESG and community impact. She was also inducted into the Fortune India, Most Powerful Women list in 2018 and won the Business Standard Star MNC of the year award in 2017 (CEO).
Michael Kaminsky
Chief risk officer &
President, shopHMTX
You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot—it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive. —Maya Angelou
John Henkel
Chief Financial Officer
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. —Eleanor Roosevelt
John Henkel is responsible for the finance and accounting functions of the HMTX family of companies. He is focused on the development and implementation of group-wide systems for financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Additionally, John oversees all North American tax, audit and compliance functions.
Consistent with the HMTX family values, John’s approach to financial management is marked by transparency and efficient processes.
Kevin Rausch
Chief DESIGN & INNOVATION Officer
The role of the designer is that of a good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests. —Charles Eames
As Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Kevin Rausch leads the integrated approach to innovation at HMTX. Putting people at the center of everything we do means continually asking the question, “How can we harness the power of both design and technology to create things that make life better for people every day?”
As the steward of HMTX’s commitment to lead the industry in innovation, Kevin works closely with the CEO and leaders of each business unit to develop short- and long-term product roadmaps and technology frameworks.
Kevin has more than 30 years of design experience with some of America’s largest consumer, retail and technology companies. He holds more than 60 patents and has won numerous design awards.
Prior to joining HMTX, Kevin led print innovation for HP business printing. His career highlights also include positions with Plantronics, Target, Motorola and Hallmark Cards.
Kevin holds a B.A. in Industrial Design and a minor in Advertising Design from the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio.
Rochelle Routman
Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer
There comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness . . . that time is now. ―Wangari Maathai
Rochelle Routman is the Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer of HMTX Industries. Her work in transparency has transformed the building products industry, resulting in greater openness in both product ingredients and social justice. Rochelle’s work continues to evolve with a current focus on sustainability and IMPACT strategy, leadership and reporting, including the UN SDGs, GRI, SASB and TCFD. This role also encompasses DEI, climate neutrality, and board engagement.
Rochelle draws from her education in the natural sciences and her passion for ecology and human health and is a staunch supporter of those that are taking action to address pressing environmental and social justice issues. A winner of the WSLA Women in Sustainability Leadership Award (WSLA) in 2014, Rochelle established the WSLA Alumnae Group in 2017, and she is now President and Chairperson of the Board. The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and has a membership of over 100 of the most accomplished and influential women in the field.
Rochelle earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Geology, followed by a Master’s of Science degree in Public Policy from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is a LEED Accredited Professional (O+M), a certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and a Professional Geologist. She is a lifelong learner of corporate reporting, sustainability, and impact.
She has a strong record of community involvement within the state and led a neighborhood effort to protect a 30-acre forest centrally located in Atlanta, now known as the Morningside Nature Preserve.
Maria A. Stolfi
Chief People Officer
Be the change you want to see in the world. —Adapted from Mahatma Gandhi
In her role as our Chief People Officer, Maria has global responsibility for leading the talent and cultural aspects of our growth strategy and managing the HMTX human resources function. Maria brings an expertise and passion for creating sustainable, high performing organizations in line with our mission—People before profits, now and always.
With more than 30 years of human resources and business management experience, Maria has held senior leadership positions with corporations such as Swiss Reinsurance Company, Prudential Financial, Peoples United Bank and Merrill Lynch. She also achieved success in sales and consulting roles in the insurance/employee benefits industry and later by establishing a management consulting practice.
In 2019, Maria earned a Master of Science degree in Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness from Manhattanville College; she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources from the same institution. She is certified in Change Management, Gender Intelligence, and as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). In 2018, Maria was recognized as a Top 10 Global Diversity & Inclusion Leader by DiversityGlobal Magazine.
Maria actively supports several organizations as a volunteer including the Children’s Tumor Foundation and Manhattanville College. She spent a number of years on the Leadership Board of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Women and Public Policy Program. Maria has three grown children and resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Eric Anderson
President, Halstead
To me, the main thing about living on this planet is to know who the hell you are and to be real about it. That’s the reason I’m still alive...I’ve lived my life my own way, and I’m here because I’ve taken the trouble to find out who I am. —Keith Richards
Eric Anderson oversees the Halstead division’s fast-growing business with The Home Depot (US and Canada) as the exclusive LVT supplier for the proprietary brands TrafficMASTER, Home Decorators Collection and LifeProof. Leading this critical piece of the HMTX portfolio, Eric has a proven record for maximizing sales growth, profitability and corporate value.
Under Eric’s direction, his team manages all aspects of this business— strategic planning and execution, negotiations, budgeting, brand management, marketing, merchandising, new product development/ differentiation, online footprint, customer relationships and more.
Eric believes that a best-in-class team is highly motivated, collaborative, creative, solution-based and competitive. He has fostered a culture that values creativity, enthusiasm and fun.
Eric joined Halstead in May 2013 as Vice President of Sales. He has more than 29 years of experience in the home improvement industry and has held sales leadership roles at Black & Decker, General Electric, American Standard and Woodcrafters.
Eric earned a B.B.A. degree in Business Administration – Finance from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. He is Six Sigma Green Belt Certified and resides in Talking Rock, Georgia with his wife and their two teenage children.
Marcel Kies
President, Aspecta
Sometimes it takes years for a person to become an overnight success. —Prince
Based in the Netherlands, Marcel Kies leads global operations for Aspecta, one of the world’s top manufacturers and distributors of contract LVT flooring.
During more than 30 years of international sales, marketing and operations experience, Marcel has established a reputation for skillful management of multicultural teams.
Under Marcel’s leadership, Aspecta has rapidly matured from a new company to a powerful global enterprise spanning the US, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Focused on the architectural and design (A&D) market, his long-term product strategy for Aspecta is based on differentiation, superior design, innovation and sustainability. Marcel’s sales strategy is about working closely with select, dedicated distributor partners around the world to add value they won’t find elsewhere in the market.
He is optimistic about the future of the global LVT market, as it continues to show its superiority in hospitality, retail and other institutional settings.
Russell Rogg
President, Metroflor
Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. —John F. Kennedy
Russell Rogg leads the Metroflor division of HMTX. Russ has built a solid sales and marketing organization by fostering and strengthening relationships with the company’s North American Distribution Network. He has proven that creating and implementing programs that support distributors’ business goals is a win-win.
Working closely with the Metroflor Product Authority Team, R&D and manufacturing facilities in the US and Asia, Russ oversees testing, development and commercialization of new products that often define the leading edge of the industry. Under Russ’s leadership, Metroflor has also established a reputation for fresh, original design.
Russ joined Metroflor Corporation in March of 2011. Previously, he spent 15 years with Wilsonart International, a leading decorative surfaces company specializing in high-pressure laminate. During his time in Wilsonart’s laminate flooring division, he served as District Sales Manager, National Sales Manager and ultimately, Director of Sales.
Russ is a graduate of Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania, where he earned a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Accounting.
Peter Stone
President, Vertex
Freedom lies in being bold. —Robert Frost
Peter Stone leads the International Supply Chain Division for HMTX.
Working with his family’s business since 1984, he was responsible for the initial development and growth of international product sales. Under his leadership, the global reach of HMTX products now encompasses 40 countries, with offices and manufacturing facilities in the US, Asia, the Netherlands and Australia.
Mr. Stone graduated from Tulane University.
Margaret Walker
EXECUTIVE Vice President,
Legal Affairs and corporate communications
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. —Nelson Mandela
Margaret is the chief lawyer and head of the legal department overseeing and managing the provision of all legal services to all facets of the Company to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain its operations within the limits prescribed by law.
Prior to joining HMTX, Margaret spent her career at Xerox Corporation, most recently serving as Associate General Counsel where she also held the roles of Division Counsel, Chief Trademark Counsel and Real Estate Counsel.
Margaret earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Political Science from the University of Rochester and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School. She is a member of the New York Bar. She serves on the Board of Trustees of the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, CT.
Simon Xia
CHEIF QUALITY OFFICER
As Chief Quality Officer, Simon Xia oversees product quality across the HMTX family of companies. Prior to his promotion to Chief Quality Officer, he served as General Manager of HMTX China for more than 16 years. Simon has demonstrated deep knowledge and rich experience of the manufacturing process. He is distinguished by his proficient quality management skills and building long-term relationships with HMTX’s Chinese manufacturing partners, with a dedicated customer focus.
As the Chief Quality Officer, Xia is responsible for ensuring that all HMTX products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. He works closely with HMTX’s Supply Chain and Compliance teams as well as HMTX’s Sustainability, Transparency, Impact and Community (STIC) operations to ensure all products are manufactured in a transparent, sustainable, and responsible way.
Prior to joining HMTX, Simon worked for several multinational companies in supplier quality management functions, such as Honeywell, Philips Lighting, and The Home Depot Asia Sourcing Office. Simon earned a bachelor’s degree in Heat Energy Equipment and Device from Tongji University and a Master of Business Administration degree from China Europe International Business School.
Chao Chin
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENt, STRATEGY & CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
Chao Chin was appointed to the Executive Enterprise Leadership Team as senior vice president of Strategy & Corporate Development, highlighting the organization’s commitment to strategic growth, according to the company.
Chao comes to HMTX with extensive background in strategic planning, corporate development, financial analysis, and mergers & acquisitions, with long tenures at Rabobank Group, Bunge (NYSE:BG) and Investment Banking with Credit Suisse.
Known for known for driving strategic initiatives that promote growth and profitability, Chao will lead HMTX’s initiatives in customer and competitive intelligence across geographies and segments, as well as partnership strategy.
She and her team will play a vital role in defining the organization’s strategic roadmap for both organic and inorganic growth, ensuring alignment with HMTX’s business units and functional groups.
Chao received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Science from the University of California, Berkeley.
Bryon Payne
SENIOR Vice President OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND DISTRIBUTION
Bryon Payne is the Senior Vice President of Customer Experience and Distribution, leading efforts to elevate and optimize distribution operations and enhance customer satisfaction across all facets of HMTX Industries. With over a decade of experience at HMTX, Bryon has been instrumental in shaping the company’s logistics and customer-focused strategies. Prior to his current role, Bryon served as Vice President of Distribution, where he implemented key process improvements and strengthened operational efficiencies. He also held the position of Director of Warehouse Operations, overseeing critical aspects of distribution and supply chain management for eight years.
Before joining HMTX, Bryon gained extensive experience in the flooring industry as Distribution Manager at US Floors and Distribution Center Manager at Beaulieu America. He also owned and operated Dalton Home Improvements, where he honed his leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Bryon’s expertise spans OSHA compliance, manufacturing process improvement, and effective communication. Outside of work, he is dedicated to community service, serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County since 2018.
Bryon holds a strong commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in distribution and customer experience, making him an integral part of the HMTX leadership team.
Trevor Stromquist
SENIOR Vice President,
SALES AND MARKETING EXCELLENCE
Trevor Stromquist serves as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Excellence at HMTX Industries, where he plays a key role in driving revenue and brand growth through innovative marketing and sales strategies. He joined the Enterprise Leadership Team in December 2024, bringing with him over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and business leadership.
Before joining HMTX, Trevor was Senior Sales Director at IMC Outdoors, where he focused on leading sales strategies and market expansion. Prior to that, Trevor spent 22 years at 3M Company, holding a variety of leadership roles across multiple business units. His career at 3M included positions in Enterprise Project Management, Healthcare Sales, and Category Management. Notably, Trevor led the sales efforts for 3M’s Home Improvement portfolio for the Home Depot account, where he was instrumental in driving key customer relationships and business growth.
At HMTX, Trevor is responsible for aligning sales and marketing efforts across the organization to maximize synergies, elevate brand equity, and accelerate market expansion. His leadership will play a vital role in continuing HMTX’s commitment to excellence in every aspect of sales and marketing.
Known as a dynamic and results-driven leader, Trevor has earned a reputation for his ability to drive growth, innovate, and build strong, collaborative teams. His deep expertise in both strategic sales and marketing makes him a valuable asset to the HMTX leadership team and the company’s continued success in the global flooring market.
Trevor graduated from Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN with a degree in Management Information Systems and Business Management.