MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ———————————— sponsored by The NTCA recently announced the acceptance of Northern California Tile & Stone Inc. (NCTS), Sacramento, California, to its Five Star Program. Founded by president, Roger Leasure, NCTS began in 2009 as a reliable subcon- tractor specializing in large commercial and industrial tile and stone installations. Leasure‘s vision was that the catalyst for success was a driven, trustworthy and high- level experienced team, diligently working on each project regardless of size or scope. Since that time, NCTS has grown to be a major installer in Northern California and has expanded its services throughout Nevada, as well. In 2014, NCTS set a goal to expand via training and mentoring employees on stan- dards, stewardship and overall excellence. In 2016, Leasure put additional training into practice and implemented CertifiedTile Education Foundation (CTEF) programs for NCTS installers. CTEF certification is a total validation of industry skills and knowledge, offering training and testing essential in promoting industry-recognized proof of each and every installer’s abilities. These programs effectively ensure that NCTS team members are properly trained on quality workmanship, while continually raising the bar on all quality standards. NTCA appoints Northern California Tile & Stone, Inc. as 2018’s first Five Star Contractor Roger Leasure 72 TileLetter | June 2018