b'ONE-TO-ONERobert Roberson,David Allen CompanyIn the One-to-One column, NTCA Executive Director With Bart Bettiga, Bart Bettiga interviews industry leaders about NTCA Executive Director pertinent topics.DavidG. Allenestablishedhistile,marble, andterrazzocompanyin1920.Allen,an exceptionally-skilled craftsman in the masonry arts, was often called on to perform the most diffi cult,challenging,andcomplexprojects. His commitment to excellent quality and ethi-cal business practices quickly drove his small company to become the preferred tile, marble, and terrazzo company in the region.RobertRoberson,thecurrentChairmanof the Board, began his career with David Allen in 1957, and purchased the company in 1967.David Knowing the value of David Allens foundationAllen of high standards and ethical business practices,Company Chairman Roberson and his leadership team remain com- (DAC) mittedtoDavidAllensbeginningprinciples,Robert theresultofwhichhasplacedthecompanyRoberson is a two-asoneofthelargestandmost-respectedtile,time marble and terrazzo companies in the nation,President of the with offi ces in Raleigh, N.C., Washington, D.C.,National Tile Contractors Association and has been SouthFlorida,Columbia,S.C.,Birmingham,with the fi rm for 57 years. Ala., and Charlotte, N.C.DAC celebrates its 100th The companys workin airports, museums,Anniversary in 2020. hotels,hospitals,coliseums,schoolsanduni-versitieshas received more industry awards for workmanship and professionalism than any similarfi intheU.S.Today,DavidAllenrm Company continues its commitment to excel-lence as an ESOP (employee stock ownership 48 TileLetter | May 2020 The worldsbest-selling underfloor heating brandNTCA-Tile Letter ad - correct format embed.indd 1 3/5/2020 2:35:47 PM'