MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ———————————— sponsored by I am a custom residential tile con- tractor, with a background in granite and quartz fabrication. I love creat- ing beautiful spaces that I know will stand the test of time and be some- thing my customers will love. I started setting tile 11 years ago to keep busy when I didn’t have kitchen countertops to install. Eleven years later I have found that my fabrication ability makes being creative with tile fun and easy. Stoneman Construction is known for templating backsplashes, floors and walls, making it easier to lay out and install complicated proj- ects. We have done many projects incorporating scribe work into the design and we also specialize in self-leveling underlayments. My brother, Shawn McDaniel, was a painting contractor for 20 years and came to work with me two years ago. He has become extremely efficient at shower prep and apply- ing liquid anti-fracture membranes. Coming from a trade that required a high level of cleanliness and detail made it a seamless transition for him. I feel very fortunate to have such qualified people working with me on a daily basis. Jeremy Bickett, CTI #1353, moved to Portland a year ago and now works full time with us. His background in self-lev- eling underlayments (SLU) has made it possible for us to fix and level almost any floor in our market, set- ting us apart from the competition. Together with Jeremy, Shawn and myself, Robert Brazington rounds out the crew. I am a two-year member of the NTCA and a NTCA State Stoneman Construction LLC Portland, Oregon JasonMcDaniel,ownerofStonemanConstruction, LLC in Portland, Ore., was recently recognized as an emerging young leader in the tile industry by his inclusion in the Coverings Rock Star Awards. Here, in his own words, he tells the story of his company and his passion for the industry. – Ed. www.stonemanconstructionllc.com 80 TileLetter | July 2018