DALTON, GA, August 30, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Edward S. Whorton, Group Director for Shaw Industries Group, Inc., has been selected as a VIP member by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in risk management.

With 22 years of professional experience, Mr. Whorton is recognized for his expertise in risk management. He has spent the majority of his career at Shaw Industries Group, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and one of the world's leading carpet manufacturers and floor covering providers. As acting group director of risk management, Mr. Whorton is responsible for addressing corporate and divisional environmental issues, ensuring workplace health and safety and transportation safety, and handling workers' compensation.

Mr. Whorton completed a bachelor's degree in political science in 1989 from Kennesaw State University. He is deeply proud of his long association with Shaw Industries Group, Inc. and looks forward to continuing his growth at the company.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a carpet and floor covering company that specializes in residential and commercial carpeting, solid and engineered hardwoods, laminate, ceramic, turf, and artificial athletic fields.

About Cambridge Who's Who
With over 400,000 members representing every major industry, Cambridge Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Cambridge Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies and makes them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services. Cambridge is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director of Global Branding and Networking, Donald Trump Jr., who is eager to share his extensive experience in this arena with members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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