Articles Tagged with ''women in stone''

Women in the Stone Industry Spotlight: Katie Jensen, president of Triton Stone Group

March 9, 2021

Katie Jensen, president of Triton Stone Group, sits down with Stone World’s Jason Kamery to discuss freight and shipping issues that have continued to persist in the stone industry.

Women in the Stone industry spotlight: Patsy Mode, purchasing manager, BB Industries

March 1, 2021

Patsy Mode discusses with Stone World magazine her experiences in the stone industry and what she has received from Women in Stone

Industry Perspective: The Stonecutter's daughter

Jonathan Mitnick

March 1, 2021

In a small town in New Jersey, one of the area’s first marble shops opened its doors. It was 1978 and the shop was called Romano and Son, named after its Italian owner, Olivero Romano, and his son, Paolo.

Natural Stone Institute Announces Scholarship Recipients

January 28, 2021

The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2020 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Both recipients will be celebrated during the association’s awards ceremony at TISE in Las Vegas this June.

Registration open for 2021 Women In Stone mentorship program

January 13, 2021

Registration is open until February 26, 2021 for the Women in Stone (WIS) Mentorship program, which was established in 2015 and has led hundreds of women through a unique learning experience designed to help build confidence and advance their careers. Participants are paired based on their experience and goals, which are collected through a registration form. They meet for one hour per month throughout the six-month program. No travel is required.

Women in Stone Discussion Panel: November 11

November 3, 2020

Women in Stone will host a discussion panel on Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00am ET to discuss topics important to women in the industry.

A rising young stone industry rock star

Since starting with Mario & Son of Liberty Lake, WA, 12 years ago, Michaela Steinbach’s work ethic and drive has advanced her career and recognized her as a 2020 Coverings Rock Star winner

Jennifer Richinelli

June 10, 2020

Michaela Steinbach, general manager of Mario & Son in Liberty Lake, WA, was one of 14 winners of the prestigious 2020 Rock Star Awards. The Coverings Rock Star program recognizes emerging leaders in the tile and stone industry by awarding the best and brightest young talent.

Women in stone united

Six years ago, Women in Stone was launched – creating a bond among ladies in the stone industry to not only form friendships but to assist them to further grow in their business endeavors

Jennifer Richinelli

April 12, 2020

In 2014, an excited group of women met at a gathering during Coverings, which was sponsored by Polycor, to officially launch Women in Stone (WIS). “Women in Stone’s mission is to recruit, retain and advance women in the natural stone industry,” says Sarah B Gregg, Women in Stone administrator.

Architect Carole Wedge honored with 2020 Edward C. Kemper Award

December 30, 2019

The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Carole Wedge, FAIA, with the 2020 Edward C. Kemper Award.

Monica Gawet Receives 2019 Women in Stone Pioneer Award

March 8, 2019

Gawet is a third-generation marble fabricator and a first-generation quarrier.

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.