Early Life and Education
Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum was born on October 24, 1954, in Calhoun, Georgia, to Shirley and Alan Lorberbaum, who were migrants from New York City. His parents founded Aladdin Mills, Inc., in 1957, a company that initially produced bathmats and rugs. Lorberbaum graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Rise to Success
Lorberbaum joined the family business, Aladdin Mills, in 1976, and held various leadership positions. He served as Vice President of Operations from 1986 to 1994. In 1994, Aladdin merged with Mohawk Industries. Lorberbaum became president of Mohawk in 1995 and CEO in 2001. Under his leadership, Mohawk has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, including Dal-Tile in 2002 and Unilin in 2005.
Key Business Strategies
Lorberbaum's leadership at Mohawk Industries has been marked by strategic acquisitions and expansion into new markets and product categories. The acquisitions of Dal-Tile and Unilin were key moves in diversifying Mohawk's offerings and expanding its global presence. His focus on operational excellence has been pivotal in the company's growth.
Philanthropy
While specific amounts of philanthropic giving are not readily available in the search results, it is known that Jeffrey Lorberbaum is involved in charitable activities through The@Alan S Lorberbaum Family Foundation.