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Coverings Honors 18 Emerging Young Industry Leaders

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LAS VEGAS, NV – A total of 18 emerging young leaders will be recognized at Coverings 2026 during the Rock Star Award presentation on Monday, March 30th at 4 p.m. in the Coverings Lounge. The four-day international tile and stone exhibition will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, from March 30th to April 2nd.

The Coverings Rock Stars emphasizes Coverings’ mission to support the success and growth of the tile and stone industry by celebrating the best and brightest young leaders. The 18 Coverings Rock Star inductees were selected following an extensive candidate review by a panel of tile and stone industry leaders. The winners hail from numerous industry segments and comprise top-notch talent known for fostering networking and educational opportunities.

Builder/Remodeler:

Catherine Atkins, Architectural Sales
Thorntree Fine Porcelain & Natural Stone
Dallas, TX

Michael Ray, Owner
Ray’s Renovation
Ramer, TN

Contractor/Installer:

Hector Ruiz, CEO
HR Tile
Glenwood Springs, CO

Joppe Aguirre, Owner/Installer
Cascadia Tile Company LLC
Bend, OR

JP Baggett, Business Development
Elite Tile Setters
South Jordan, UT

Mauricio Rapalo, Owner
Prominent Tile LLC
Houston, TX

Neil Levens, Installer/Owner
Levens Renovations LLC
Corpus Christi, TX

Nicko Dimaandal, Owner & Creative Director
Tsunami Homes
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Designer:

Angie Gonzalez, Principal Designer/Owner
Nico Tati Designs
Rockwall, TX