b'NTCA NEWSCallewaertfoundedDragonfly TileCallewaertssentimentsabouthe withJane.Bythistime,hefoundandhiswifeworkingasateam. his niche in custom tile and stoneIvebeenexecutivedirectorfor designs and installations.18yearsandIvebeenworking Callewaert said he started his ownwithtilecontractorsfor35years business in order to make a differ- andwhat[Callewaert]justsaidis ence. He believes the trade is moreexactlywhatthisindustryisall thanjustsettingtile.Thereareaabout. We have a great association lot of people like me who want toofhusbandsandwivesthatrun bringtheprofessionalismandthefamily-owned businesses. artistrybacktothistrade.ItisntCurrently,Callewaertspecializes aboutjustsettingtile.Itsacraftin highly technical and challenging with a proud history and that his- commercial and residential tile and tory should be preserved and builtstone installations. Additionally, he upon, Callewaert said. isaCertifiedTileInstaller(CTI) He also stressed that his successand dedicates a portion of his time would not the possible without thementoring the emerging setters on helpofhiswife.Icouldnotdohis team.what I do in the field without myLee vowed to continue to pass his businesspartnerandwife,Jane.knowledge and the craft on to the She is as committed to this journeynext generation of industry profes-as I am. I cant stress enough howsionals.Allofusstartedsome-importantitistohavesomeonewhere and we are indebted to those whocanhandletheothersideofwho launched our careers and sup-the business. There is no way with- ported us throughout the years. Im out her that I could have achievedsohonoredandwillcontinueto whatwehaveachieved.Sheispass it on.asvaluedasIambyour employees and clients.Janesaidshewashon-oredthatCallewaertand DragonflyTilewerebeing recognized by NTCA. Being recognized by industry lead-ers and peers is a great honor. But its also very motivation-al. It feeds your passion and commitment.Iveseenthis first hand.NTCAExecutiveDirector BartBettigaechoedExamples of Callewaerts custom work.102TileLetter | December 2019'