Rod Owen of C.C. Owen Tile Company in Jonesboro, Ga., is both a dedicated NTCA Five-Star Contractor and proactive tile trade spokesman, bringing the news of the benefits of a tile career to area teens. Involvement with local high schools and the annual Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) Career Expo and SkillsUSA competition means he’s got a lot to give to teens who are considering their career options. And it pays off for Owen too, in the form of prize new hires that build a strong work force and strength- en his com- pany against turnover. Since 2008, Owen has been instru- mental in getting tile installation included in the CEFGA Expo, held C.C. Owen Tile Company works with area schools to promote the trade, and scores promising new talent By Lesley Goddin, Editor TRAINING & EDUCATION –––––––––––– Community involvement pays off in ace new hire Rod Owen, C.C. Owen Tile Company Rod Owen’s tireless dedication result- ed in tile being included not only in the CEFGA Expo portion of the event, but also in a SkillsUSA competition, starting in 2017. 62 TileLetter | July 2019