FACES IN THE NEWS ers started at the beginning of the semester, but none had ever been on a job before where they set tile. Three local people with tile-instal- lation experience were asked to judge the practical portion of the competition. Judges were Phil Canto, LATICRETE International, Inc., Eric Shaddix, Specialty Tile Products, Inc., and Stephen Key, Key Tile, Inc. Judges also mixed thin-set mortar for participants as they worked to allow students to focus on the actual set- ting of tile itself. Once the written and hands-on scores were tabulated, first place went to Conyers who received $150, second place went to Mendoza who received $75, and third place went to Crawford who received $50. The awards were presented Saturday morning, March 25. Based on all of the questions from teachers about the test, at least 10 kids are expected to participate next year. Owen, along with NTCA, plans to continue to the growth of the program and work with contrac- tors in other states to get tile into the national SkillsUSA test. FACES IN THE NEWS –––––––––– LATICRETE has promoted Sean Boyle to vice presi- dent, Marketing, North America. In his newly created posi- tion, Boyle will over- see the continued development and diversification of the company’s integrated mar- keting communications, market- ing information systems, product management and global branding, with a new focus on organizational strategic marketing for the North American Division. Boyle joined LATICRETE in 2001 as product manager and most recently served as senior director, Marketing & Product Management, directing the commercialization of more than 40 new products. As a member of the executive strategic planning team at LATICRETE, Boyle co-led the identi- fication and integration of multiple acquisitions and a joint venture including LATICRETE® SUPERCAP® , DRYTEK™, STONETECH® , L&M™ Construction Chemicals and SPARTACOTE™. Keene Building Products, Dependable LLC, and Continental Products Ltd. have hired six new team members in Sales, Customer Service, Technical Support, Purchasing, and Product Development. Kevin Chung joins the Keene Building Products and Dependable, Awards were given to top three finish- ers in the test during a ceremony on Saturday, March 25. Woody Sanders (c.l.) and Rod Owen (c.r.) were present to rec- ognize recipients with prizes and medals. 98 TileLetter | April 2017