Tim Ausmus has extensive experience in the carpet manufacturing industry, having spent a significant portion of their career at Shaw Industries from August 1983 until retirement in April 2019. Ausmus held various leadership positions, including Global Sourcing Director for MRO, Business Services & Administration, and several managerial roles across multiple plants, ultimately overseeing production in facilities with over 500 associates. Ausmus holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Business from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University's Michael J. Coles College of Business.