Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 Page 87 Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 Page 97 Page 98 Page 99 Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 Page 106 Page 107 Page 108 Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 Page 112QUALIFIED LABOR ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– their project.” Certification has proved invaluable for McLawhorn. “I’ve been given the opportunity to utilize my CTI certifica- tion on multiple fronts,” McLawhorn said. “Obviously, I used the certifica- tion to promote my own business in the past. And, I continue to use my CTI certification in the corpo- rate world for HB Fuller as a profes- sional rep of TEC tile setting products. Nearly every day, my discussions with customers and other tile contractors are supported and validated by my certification.” In addition to these opportunities, McLawhorn was also given the oppor- tunity to help CTEF. “After my certifi- cation and due to my prior corporate experience, I was asked by Scott Carothers of CTEF to proctor a few examinations when he was unable to do so. It was an incredible opportu- nity to proctor an industry-accepted exam. Through the different fronts I’ve utilized my CTI, the certification has been the common denominator and continues to pay dividends for me, both tangible and intangible.” Now, in his role at HB Fuller, McLawhorn said he still uses his cer- tification. “There is no doubt that my CTI certification is an integral part of my reputation as a source of knowl- edge to my customer base. There is absolutely no level of corporate savvy that can replace the credibility that the certification gives me in the mar- ket place. The certification absolutely trumps any brand or corporate influ- ence regarding my abilities as a rep.” Certification is paramount to the industry. “We live in a world that allowsmediocritytoself-destructthose who accept mediocrity,” McLawhorn said. But beyond the personal ben- efits of certification, McLawhorn said, “Our industry is changing annually and only the professional, progres- sive-minded applicators will benefit and grow.” SOLID STRONG CONCRETE Air-powered Chisel Scalers use rapid hammering action and many different acces- sories to quickly remove all kinds of material from vari- ous surfaces. Visit edcoinc.com to discover our entire line of Chisel Scalers & Floor Strippers. ALR CHISEL SCALERS 50 TileLetter | July 2016