news you need to know Dedicated to education and industry service Feature Story 36 In this issue... 62 Total Solutions Plus: Washington D.C. NTCA, TCNA, CTDA and TCAA gather in nation's capital to learn, network and have fun By Lesley Goddin 80 Qualified Labor: Ulas Maris, Maris Tile Pro: certification helps the trade and raises the bar By Terryn Rutford, Social Structure Marketing 86 Thin Tile: Tile Geeks go to Florida By Dan Marvin, director of Technical Services, MAPEI Sponsored by MAPEI Corporation 100 Gary Rodebush, Superior Tile & Stone, hangs up his trowel after more than 50 years in the industry By Terryn Rutford, Social Structure Marketing feature story Merkrete Systems Merkrete ensures style and longevity in the lap of luxury tileletter.com ONLINE NOW 100 10 86 62 July 2017 2 TileLetter | July 2017