CTDA –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the most value to its distributor members and the ceramic tile and stone industry by awarding them with the CTDA Supplier of the Year Award. The winner is selected based on the results of a survey completed by CTDA’s distribu- tor members. Members rate up to three suppliers each on the follow- ing criteria: leadership, marketing, training, technology, communica- tion, policies, and product ship- ment and support. Past recipients include industry leading compa- nies such as Florida Tile, Crossville, LATICRETE and MAPEI. Member benefits During the show stop by CTDA’s Booth #3219 to learn about member ben- efits and if you aren’t already a member, fill out an application. Applications are also accepted online here: https://www.ctdahome.org/con- tent/membership/application.asp or https://bit.ly/2Sdjbuc. Card Connect: CTDA members receive access to Card Connect, a credit card processing compa- ny whose services are available to CTDA members at deeply discount- ed prices. Companies have seen savings of 10% to more than 50% on credit card processing fees when switching to Card Connect. Insperity: Human resources and benefits solutions are available to CTDA members through Insperity. Products and services include pay- roll, time and attendance, recruit- ing services, retirement services, financial services, performance management and more. PartnerShip: CTDA members save money on every inbound, outbound, small and large ship- ment with PartnerShip. Experience excellent savings and enjoy a com- plete managed solution for ship- At Coverings 2018, Mark Shannon accepted the CTDA Supplier of the Year Award presented to Crossville, Inc. 98 TileLetter | 2019