cared about you, but might just have to set you straight (for your own good...of course). Lynnette has given so much of herself for the good of others. Sometimes those sacrifices went unnoticed. So, now it is time for her to step back and tend to her own garden, and enjoy the fruits of her labor,” Moilanen concluded. Toni Perfect, Executive Assistant, Noble Company, said, “Working under Lynnette’s strong leadership and guidance for 24 years has been truly an honor. She has been an inspirational role model and some- one I really look up to professionally and personally. Lynnette’s kindness, energy, and humor will be missed in the office. Cheers to a hard-earned and well-deserved retirement!” Fellow Michigander Dan Welch, President of Welch Tile & Marble in Kent City, Mich., and a NTCA past president, said, “Lynnette’s hard work, ambition, and dedication to Noble Company’s success during her career is an inspiration to the men and women at Welch Tile & Marble. It is always great partner- ing with companies built on strong values, quality products, and long-stand- ing relationships. You have crafted a vision of honest dealings with a strong like- minded team dedicated to providing high-quality products. I look forward to working together on what- ever your next journey will be! Thank you.” Bart Bettiga, NTCA Executive Director added, “The Noble Company has been a strong support- er of the NTCA for many many years. Under the leadership of Lynnette Bloomberg, the relationship contin- ued to strengthen. When they were given the opportunity to sponsor our Five Star Summer Meeting near their hometown of Grand Rapids in 2017, they quickly accepted the challenge. What was most impres- sive was the passion and profession- alism that every single one of their employees demonstrated when we spent a couple of days with them at their corporate headquarters. It was clear that Lynnette had played a key role in helping develop an atmo- sphere where everyone felt valued and appreciated. This same appre- ciation was always evident in the way Lynnette and her team at Noble Company treated the NTCA staff, our employees and our contractor mem- bers. Congratulations, Lynnette on your outstanding career and thank you for your friendship and support for the past several years.” Noble hosted the NTCA Five Star Summer Meeting 2017 in Spring Lake, Mich. 94 TileLetter | May 2018