MEMBER SPOTLIGHT –––––––––––––––––– sponsored by Greg Twarog and Edwardo Martinez formed the partnership Surfaces15 (www.facebook.com/ surfaces15) three years ago with the concept of creating a diverse clientele and body of completed work. The company has held true to that goal, with an average of 25 projects going at all times, varying in size and job scope. By utilizing the vast talents of its teams, Surfaces15 (S15) – locat- ed in Downers Grove, Ill. – can tackle projects ranging from small remodeling repairs like replacing sealant on an old tub back to full scale remodeling projects refinish- ing basements, kitchens and baths or small to medium scale com- mercial build outs. The company focuses on detailed, custom jobs, but also undertakes install production type projects on occasion, never sacri- ficing quality. S15 utilizes CTEF Certified Tile Installers (CTIs) to install stone tiles, Saltillo, stone slabs, large thin gauged porcelain panels, LVT, VCT, custom and commer- cial carpet, hardwood, hardwood refinishing, engineered hardwood flooring, large-scale floor prep, epoxy, and conduct moisture miti- gation. The team is Nuheat pro certified, skilled in wedi water- proof shower systems, and steam shower installations. Though leading a young, three- year old company, Twarog and Martinez have over 50 years of installation experience between them. Martinez is a second-gen- eration flooring installer, working in the commercial and residential arenas; Twarog is a first-generation tile setter, classically taught the tile trade from laborer to journeyman and eventually business owner – all the while specializing in the Partnership parlays passion and change for good into benefits for business and the industry Surfaces 15 Greg Twarog with recently-completed residential remodel in Crete, Ill. 44 TileLetter | October 2017