OBERLIN, OH -- Evan Cohen of Quality Marble & Granite in Ontario, CA, was named the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) 2025 Person of the Year during a ceremony at The International Surface Event (tise) – held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, in January 2026. Serving as NSI president, Cohen provided steady leadership and meaningful engagement throughout the year. His involvement supported key initiatives across the organization and strengthened alignment between the board, staff and membership.

“I’m truly honored to receive the Natural Stone Institute’s Person of the Year award,” said Cohen. “It came as a complete surprise, as my focus has always been on doing my best to support an industry and association I deeply respect. Serving as president during a challenging year gave me the opportunity to be hands-on with some of the most important issues we face, and I’m grateful to have worked alongside Jim Hieb, the Board of Directors and the entire NSI team. This recognition means a great deal to me.”