Jeff Occhipinti of Columbia River Tile & Stone in Portland, OR, has been named the 2024 Residential Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The award, announced at the Total Solutions Plus (TSP) conference in Boston, MA, recognizes a tile professional for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. Occhipinti will receive the award at the Ambassador Reception on January 27, 2025, during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.

Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors has been named the 2024 Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The award, announced at the Total Solutions Plus (TSP) conference in Boston, MA, recognizes a tile professional for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. Mercado will receive the award at the Ambassador Reception on January 27, 2025, during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is proud to announce that Jim Olson, NTCA assistant executive director, has been awarded the distinguished NTCA Ring of Honor. 

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is excited to announce its October lineup, offering tile installers and industry professionals 28 workshops and eight regional training sessions across 17 states. These events, all free of charge, reflect our commitment to elevating the standards of tile craftsmanship and providing ongoing educational opportunities to the industry.

Angie Weber joins the National Tile Contractors Association as its new digital advertising and membership specialist.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Jeremy Sax as the new Deputy Director. With over 26 years of extensive experience in the tile industry, Sax brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic expertise to the organization.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is proud to announce its September tour across 11 states, delivering an extensive lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals. With a total of 21 free workshops and six free regional trainings, this initiative marks a significant expansion compared to the offerings provided in 2023.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) rolled out its July tour across 17 states, delivering an extensive lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals. With a total of 24 free workshops and six free regional trainings, this initiative marks a significant expansion compared to the offerings provided in 2023.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is excited to announce that Michael Kephart, president of the Kephart Group, has joined NTCA as an Executive Consultant. With a distinguished career in the tile industry, Michael brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role, where he will focus on advancing training, education and advocacy for the U.S. tile industry.

Tile design trends and installation program announced in partnership with NTCA, Jennifer Farrell and Louisville Tile.