Mary Yocum of Schluter®-Systems Honored with NTCA Joe Tarver Award
Mary is only the second woman to receive this prestigious award. This well-deserved recognition is derived from Mary’s active participation and support of leading trade associations such as the NTCA and the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), where she was a two-time President.
“Mary has devoted her time and energy to the entire tile industry and is highly deserving of this recognition,” says Bart Bettiga, Executive Director of the NTCA. “As both a distribution and manufacturing representative, Mary has worked closely with the tile contracting community and has helped communicate the need for hiring qualified and trained installers to the design, building, specification and architectural community. Mary has actively promoted qualified labor language in the specifications and has supported the importance of industry certification offered by the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation.”
“I am beyond humbled,” Mary says while discussing award. “Firstly, it’s the Joe Tarver Award! I worked with Joe and have a great deal of respect for him and all he did for the tile industry. All the people who have received this award prior to me have committed themselves generously to the industry. I am so grateful and extremely humbled to be in their company.”
Marco Ludwig, President and CEO of Schluter-Systems North America, congratulated Mary on receiving the award. “Over the years Mary has formed countless deep and meaningful relationships and it doesn’t take long to realize just how well respected she is in the tile industry. Her dedication and commitment to improving the industry makes her an excellent choice for the Joe Tarver Award. We, at Schluter- Systems are fortunate to benefit from Mary’s knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.”
The NTCA has produced a video of highlights from Mary’s impressive career in the tile industry and providing insight into her life and character: https://youtu.be/nbBA0JIYL-U
About NTCA
The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a non-profit trade association serving every segment of the industry, spearheading education for the professional installation of ceramic tile, natural stone and allied products. For more information, please contact NTCA executive director Bart Bettiga at bart@tile-assn.com, via telephone at (601) 939-2071, or visit www.tile-assn.com.
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