Nate Rowlan has joined Global Granite & Marble as a tile sales representative at its St. Louis, MO, headquarters. Rowlan brings six years of sales experience to his new position. He is responsible for representing the natural stone tile department to Global Granite & Marble customers in the St. Louis region. Prior to joining Global Granite & Marble, Rowlan worked as a sales associate and Web designer for San Diego Marble & Tile and the John Paschal Tile Co. of Oklahoma City, OK. Rowlan received his bachelor's degree in communications from Evangel University in Springfield, MO.

Gary Bond, Chief Engineer at Wood's Powr-Grip Co., in Laurel, MT, has recently been appointed to a subcommittee of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). ASME is a 120,000-member, professional organization focused on technical, educational and research issues of the engineering and technology community. ASME sets internationally recognized manufacturing codes and standards that enhance public safety. Bond has been with Wood's Powr-Grip Co. for approximately 18 years, and he has been in his position as Chief Engineer since 1997.

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