(Regional Evaluators administer the CTI exam, and their growing num- bers mean that more people across the country have the opportunity to take the exam. – Ed.). In my opinion, getting more people involved and ensuring they have the proper skills going forward is the most important thing any of us can do for our indus- try. With the help of people like Dirk Sullivan of Hawthorne Tile, Heidi Cronin of The Cronin Company, industry representatives, and Global Tile Posse – the industry-related page I created on Facebook – we are hav- ing great success here in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, creating the Global Tile Posse on Facebook has been a huge help to bring recognition to this amazing family of people and to the NTCA, who are out there working hard to help us as tile set- ters and business owners. One of the greatest joys I get from being a tile contractor is hearing from people all over the country who are positive and energized about learn- ing and growing and sharing their experiences. In Global Tile Posse we have created a family environ- ment where anyone can come in and talk about their experiences and growing pains in this industry. The other great joy I get is creating art. The people in the tile industry are getting more and more requests to create really beautiful and unique spaces for our customers. Being able to help design and execute a truly artistic space is very satisfying. Some of the excellent craftsmanship from Stoneman Construction LLC: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 84 TileLetter | July 2018