17 Crown Court Mill Valley CA 94941 – (415) 383-1489 – martin@tileinspectionservices.com

Objective

Experience

General Foreman. Baggaley & Jenkins Mansfield Nottinghamshire U.K

1982-1987

Waterproofing / Masonry Specialist.

General Foreman. Greybeam Building Services Sutton in Ashfield Nottinghamshire U.K.

1987-1993

Specialized Building Services.

Superintendent. Atlas Masonry Inc. Soquel CA.

1993-1995

Large Commercial Masonry Contractor.

Director of Installation

Fireclay Tile 2024- Present

Principal Heritage Marble & Tile Inc.

1996 – 2024

A San Francisco Bay Area Premier tile installation company with focus on detail. Educating tile installers through continued education and product manufacturer seminars. Employing Ceramic Education Foundation Certified Tile Installers with Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers. A current member of the National Tile Contractors Association Five Star contractor group of elite tile installation contractors.

2010- Present

After witnessing numerous tile installation projects fail due to improper techniques and an increasing knowledge base required by a tile installation company a need for education and inspections was identified. Multiple presentations at The International Surface Event, Coverings and Total Solutions Plus trade shows.

Education

City and Guilds of London Institute

1978 – 1981

Masonry Construction.

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

2010 – present

Stone and Ceramic inspector.

Communication

Leadership

Regional Director

2012 -2015.

National Tile Contractors Association Membership Committee Chairperson

National Tile Contractors Association.

Executive Board Member.

Second Vice President

2016-2018

Vice President

2019 – 2020

President –

2020-2022

Chairman of the board-

2022-2024

National Tile Contractors Association.

Technical Committee Member.

Standards and Methods Committee Member.

Industry Recognized Consultant.

2014 National Tile Contractors Association Best Practice Award

2017 National Tile Contractors Association 5 Star Residential Project of the Year Award.

2020 National Tile Contractors Association 5 Star Residential Project of the Year Award.

2020 National Tile Contractors Association Tile Person of the Year Award.

American National Standards Institute A108 Committee

2015- Present

American Society for Testing and Materials.

C18 Dimension Stone Committee.

2010 – Present.

California State License Board.

2010-Present.

Industry Expert.

Expert Witness.

2019 C.S.L.B Certificate of Recognition for outstanding contributions for C54/ C29 examination development.

Stone Ceramic Inspector Division Chair

2011 – 2019

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

Appreciation Award for leadership

2013