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Slippery Rock Gazette
NTCA’s TileLetter Editor Lesley Goddin Joins Tile Heritage Foundation Board
DEWALT®
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His journey led to the invention of the “Wonder-Worker,” an adjustable electric radial arm saw that provided the ability to efficiently execute multiple operations on one affordable piece of equipment, and the creation of DEWALT.
The “Wonder-Worker” set the stage for DEWALT to begin distributing products both nationally and internationally, with the company counting household names like Steinway & Sons and Westinghouse Electric Co. among its satisfied clients. By 1927, Sears, Roebuck boasted that DEWALT’s saw contributed to helping manufacture “50 ready-cut houses” each day.
Later in life, DeWalt focused on help- ing close the skilled trades gap. He became a shop teacher at Mechanicsburg High School in Pennsylvania, educating the next generation of professional tradespeo- ple. DeWalt passed away in 1961, but his trailblazing legacy lives on in the tools and
Raymond DeWalt
outdoor products that bear his name. Today, DEWALT powers trades around the world with award-winning products that includes a portfolio of power tools and technology equipment, hand tools, acces- sories and storage as well as outdoor pow-
ered equipment.
Lesley Goddin, Editorial Director and Senior Writer for NTCA’s TileLetter and TileLetter ARTISAN edition, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF). This decision, made unanimously during the summer 2023 meeting, aligns seamlessly with Goddin’s extensive expe- rience and dedication to the tile industry.
Goddin assumes the position following the retirement of Riley Doty from Doty Tile in Oakland, who served THF for two decades. Doty remarked about Goddin’s appointment, “When I announced that I needed to retire from the board, I was fighting regrets that I would be letting THF down. Instead, look at what has transpired! My departure put the matter of board mem- bership on the front burner and led to this result. I couldn’t ask for a better outcome!” In an invitation letter, THF President Joseph A. Taylor praised Goddin’s unwav- ering support for both the industry and Tile Heritage, emphasizing her notable focus on the history and artistic aspects of the craft, particularly evident in her role as the editor of TileLetter ARTISAN.
Accepting the appointment, Goddin expressed her gratitude, stating, “I am hon- ored and humbled to be invited to serve on the Tile Heritage Foundation board. And the folks on the board are some of the finest in the industry. What fun it will be to work with you all to further the aims and goal of THF and the amazing artistry of tile.”
Lesley Goddin joins esteemed mem- bers of the THF Board, including Joseph A. Taylor, Sheila Menzies, Eric Astrachan, Josh Blanc, Irene de Watteville, Katia
DEWALT’s Commitment to the Pro
Alongside its commercial success, DEWALT from the beginning has influ- enced the trajectory of the industry through its commitment to innovation, safety and productivity:
In the 1930s, DEWALT collaborated with the U.S. Government and industry organizations to define and improve safety regulations in the construction industry, before the establishment of what is now known as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
During the 1940s, DEWALT began a period of rapid expansion of its
Lesley Goddin, Tile Heritage Foundation
McGuirk, and Kathy Meyer. Together, they are dedicated to advancing the mis- sion of THF and celebrating the incredible artistry of tile.
THF advocates for the ceramic arts and mosaics as well as the preservation of significant installations. The library and archives that have been housed at the Healdsburg, Calif., headquarters since 1987 are immense, and are a resource for tile makers, academics, the public and those in the tile industry seeking to match or source period tiles on restoration projects. THF is a custodian of over 40,000 documents, more than 44,000 digital images, and more than 4,000 American ceramic tiles dating back to the late 19th century. THF also maintains a blog-style website at www.tile- heritage.org – visit to learn more about the Foundation.
manufacturing capabilities to meet the demands of government orders in connec- tion with national defense requirements.
In 1992, DEWALT introduced its first line of portable electric power tools and acces- sories designed to meet the unique needs of pro users. Two years later, DEWALT intro- duced a revolutionary system of more than 30 new cordless tools, including the most powerful cordless tools at the time: the 14.4-volt cordless drill/driver and the 5-3/8 inch cordless saw.
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