news you need to know Dedicated to education and industry service Feature Story 36 In this issue... 50 Qualified Labor: Dan Hecox presents to A&D students at University of Nebraska – Lincoln By Lesley Goddin 56 Business Feature: Is your life out of balance? By Steve Rausch, industry consultant 62 Training & Education: Inventive Oregon contractors form co-op apprenticeship program By Lesley Goddin 102 Remembering Warren David Nichols 108 Helping Hands: Support requested for family of Julio Cesar Leiva feature story MERKRETE Merkrete system ensures unparalleled luxury with an unmatched setting 94 Total Solutions Plus Grapevine, Texas Empowerment, education and enjoyment mark all-industry conference By Lesley Goddin tileletter.com ONLINE NOW 102 50 80 62 July 2018 2 TileLetter | July 2018