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Tile Heritage Foundation embraces FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS joining the current Board of Directors!
Bart Bettiga, Executive Director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA); Rick Church, Executive Director of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA); Caryn Halifax, CEO & President of the International Masonry Institute (IMI); and Molly Trendell Nation, Executive Director of the Tile Contractors’ Association of America, (TCAA.)
(Healdsburg, CA) — The Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) is GROWING – embarking upon a critical new chapter in its mission to protect and preserve the history of the American tile industry. To help guide and support this growth, the current THF Board has invited these additional Tile Industry Leaders to help further this growth. Each of these industry leaders brings fresh energy, skills and additional support to the Tile Heritage Mission.
Bart Bettiga has served as Executive Director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) since 2002. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of Coverings, one of the largest tradeshows in North America. With over 30 years of experience in the tile and stone industry, he oversees the financial operations of NTCA, TileLetter, and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation.
Rick Church, Executive Director of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association, (CTDA), serves as President, Head Coach and Owner at CM Services, Inc. An experienced leader with a demonstrated history of success in the professional services industry, Rick is skilled in Strategic Planning Facilitation, Consensus Building, Marketing, and Market Development.
Caryn Halifax is CEO and President of the International Masonry Institute (IMI) and the head of the International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF). Previously, Caryn served as Assistant General Counsel for IMI and for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers.
Molly Trendell Nation has a shared position (being one of three Trendell sisters) as Executive Director of Tile Contractors’ Association of America (TCAA). She is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Education in the Department of Ecology and Environmental Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University.
These four directors bring additional representation, communication, and transparency to the important industry constituents making up their memberships and with the existing board members, real opportunities for further development of THF initiatives. Spearheading this development will be Karim Motawi, THF’s newly appointed Executive Director of Development, a familiar face for many in the industry. Backed by a strong and involved board, Karim will increase engagement and financial support while promoting an appreciation of ceramic surfaces and the people and companies that produce, sell, and install them. MEET the FULL Tile Heritage BOARD.
About the Tile Heritage Foundation
The Tile Heritage Foundation, founded in 1987 as a nonprofit charitable organization, is dedicated to promoting an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. The Foundation serves the need for a historical perspective regarding all ceramic surfacing materials, both past and present. In addition to aiding in the education of the public about the rich and varied history of tile, the organization is a major voice in the preservation of existing installations of rare and unusual ceramic surfaces while enhancing the visibility of contemporary tile work as well.
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AquatiCare™: Proactive Pool Maintenance You Can Count On
AquatiCare™ is Landmark Aquatic’s newly enhanced preventative-maintenance program, built to keep your water safe, your systems reliable, and your downtime low. Customized service plans align with each facility’s unique needs, covering equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and precise chemical care. Water is your business; staying on top of it is ours. We get ahead of issues before they surface, so your water is ready for anyone, anytime.
With AquatiCare™ facilities get technicians that are factory trained, Certified Pool Operators (CPOs) that also receive continuous, certified training so technicians stay current on industry standards, safety protocols, and the latest technological advancements. AquatiCare™ also offers in-depth maintenance of chemical, deck and mechanical items to help extends equipment life, optimize water consumption, and create a more sustainable operation. AquatiCare™ packages are fully customizable, with maintenance visits scheduled to align with a facility’s specific needs.
Landmark Aquatic is a premier provider of commercial aquatic facility design, construction, and maintenance, with more than six decades of industry leadership. Serving clients nationwide, Landmark delivers construction-led solutions supported by its CPO-certified AquatiCare maintenance team, ensuring excellence “for the life of your pool.” Committed to the full lifecycle of every facility, Landmark prioritizes long-term partnerships while adapting to client needs through exceptional service, operational excellence, and forward-thinking solutions.
For more about Landmark Aquatic visit www.landmarkaquatic.com
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RB Retail & Service Solutions adds DocuSign to Software
RB Retail & Service Solutions now offers DocuSign as an integrated feature in their pool and spa industry business software. This electronic signature and agreement platform lets you send, sign, and manage documents securely online, instead of using paper contracts. Integrated directly within the RB system so staff can work with contracts and request signatures without exiting the POS software. Allows users to send contracts (e.g., sales agreements, financing forms, service waivers), track status, send reminders and easily pull signed contracts attached directly to the customer. Provides security and compliance with encrypted documents and detailed audit trail.
RB Retail & Service Solutions provides point of sale and business management solutions for pool & spa and chimney & hearth retailers. The software was specifically designed with those industries in mind, taking into consideration the features that would be of most importance to those business owners. RB is a highly experienced and trusted authority in the industry and its software boosts profitability, competitiveness, work/life balance of owners and employees, efficiency, and the ability to make more informed, data-driven decisions about their business.
RB Retail & Service Solutions software was created over 20 years ago by a pool and spa professional to handle the diversity and complexity of the pool and spa retail, service, and construction business. Our software is continually enhanced, and further developed with suggestions and input from hundreds of pool and spa dealers throughout the United States and Canada. Call to schedule a demo.
To learn more or to schedule an online demo, call or visit their website:
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BSquared offers New Free Standing Sunledge
BSquared Pools offers a new freestanding sunledge that can be added to any outdoor living space! The new Free Standing Sunledge is a patent-pending product that gives consumers the benefits of a sunledge without the need for having a pool! Manufactured from the same pool-strength polypropylene panels used in its pool kits, this ‘plug-n-play’ solution can be used independent-of or in-combination-with a pool. Interior measures 72” x 82” with 235 gallons of water. Gentle overflow waterfall. Accommodates various pool loungers. Made in USA.
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