–––––––––––––––––––– NTCA UNIVERSITY UPDATE / NTCA BENEFITS BOX you guys do.” Dave Kennedy of The Noble Company added, “It was a plea- sure to work with true profession- als. Thank you so much for allow- ing me and The Noble Company to be a part of this great event. As I travel and see some of workman- ship that is out there, we need this type of training and events more than ever. I look forward to doing more events with you and the NTCA.” Steve Sprung of Russo Trading/ Midwest Trade Tools said, “Thanks again for putting this together and letting us be a part of it!” while Jeff Kimmerling of LATICRETE added, “It was an honor to work along- side so many passionate, knowl- edgeable industry professionals! Your interaction and training skills are off the charts! Between old and new faces, I am so blessed to call you all friends!” And Todd Kozey, NTCA member volunteer of Complete Contracting Services, Fraser, Mich., said, “It was a really great time working with you all today. I picked up on a bunch of things as well. I feel really good about it and want to do it again soon.” Kurt Gorski, a kitchen and bath remodeler and John Bridge Forum moderator, attended the event. He said, “Thanks for putting on the Regional Training event in New Berlin, Wis., last Thursday. It was fantastic! Very enjoyable. And I’ve been to a fair amount of opportu- Mixing mud. Hugo Kimmerling, mudding the floor, close up. Dave Kennedy of The Noble Company, setting a drain in a mud shower. Hugo Kimmerling of Kimmerling Tile Company, and NTCA's Robb Roderick took turns applying mud and answering questions as they demonstrated the mud application process at the start of the day. TileLetter | December 2017 103