b'ONE-TO-ONEweadvocateandcapitalizeonlyparticipatedintheassociations change. We respect and stay truethat represent tile, marble, terrazzo, to the core values while continuingandtheconstructionindustry. We tostayfocusedandpreparedforwouldneverhaveachievedthe theopportunities,challengesandlevel of success and professionalism changes that are coming tomorrowthat we enjoy today had it not been andnextyear.Ournextgenera- for our signifi cant involvement with tion of leadership is in place andthoseassociations.Muchofour being mentored for senior leader- standing in the industry and certain-ship.Forty-fi vepercentofDACly much of our knowledge resulted (David Allen Company) ownershipfromourassociationinvolvement is ESOP ownedmaking everyoneand from our interaction with asso-an owner.ciation members. Toillustrate,DAChasprovided TheDavidAllenCompanyfour of NTCAs presidents. I served hasalonghistoryofsupportofaspresidentontwooccasions, trade associations in the tile andDon Scott and Martin Howard are constructionindustry,includ- past presidents, and Chris Walker ingsupportoftheNationalTileis the current president. ContractorsAssociation.HowIn1985,Iwasappointed hashavingtheleadersofyourChairmanofwhathadbeena company get involved in national andlocalassociationsbenefi tted David Allen Company? Roberson: Beginning with David Allen himself as a charter member of NTCA, the company has active-David Allen Company headquarters con-struction and its tile and stone installations are favorite projects of Mr. Robersons career.52 TileLetter | May 2020'