Featured In This Issue
March 2025
Heiar Custom Countertops is Rockin’ Dubuque, by Peter J. Marcucci
2024 Silica Recap: A Year of Advocacy and Advancement for the Natural Stone Industry
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: March to April 2025
Sales Tactics 101 for Countertop Shops, by Stephen Alberts
It’s the Manager, by Rick Phelps
The Age of the Stone Fab “Order Taker” is Coming to an End, by Tim Saddoris
Identifying and Optimizing Your Best Lead Sources, by Darlene Compagna
Breaking Down Silos, by Anthony Milia
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Managing Expectations: How and Why, by Sharon Koehler
The Stone Detective The Case of the Melting Marble Mystery, by Frederick M. Hueston
Are Long Distance Projects Feasible for You? by Bob Murrell
Measure What Matters, by Ed Young
Industry News
ISFA Announces Innovative Safety Training Solution for Fabricators
Sam Arcot Appointed to NSI Executive Committee
BACA Systems Expands Industry-Leading Cutting Solutions with the New Robo Jet
A Tribute to J. Steven Renkert
NTCA Expands Regional Training and Workshop Programs Across the United States
The Lighter Side
I Have a Small Disagreement with the Medical Folks,
by Sam Venable
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
Andrea Horvath |
Assistant Editor |
Stephen Alberts |
Countertop Marketing |
Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
Darlene Compagna |
Direct Opinions |
Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigation |
Karin Kirk |
usenaturalstone.org |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Peter Marcucci |
Special Contributor |
Anthony Milia |
Milia Marketing |
Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
Rick Phelps |
Synchronous Solutions |
Tim Saddoris |
Grand Onyx |
Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |