Articles by Jennifer Richinelli

Porcelain floor tile from Crossville and Stone Peak contribute to a modern twist on a classic design at Lafayette College’s The Trolley Stop.

A time for rebirth. If you have been checking out our website regularly, or following us on social media, you know that we had been highlighting women throughout March in honor of International Women’s Month. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning the stories of many strong women in our industry.

Gina Gardner (Covell) is an industry veteran who has promoted leading companies and associations in the stone industry through the decades. Read about how she grew her roots in the industry, and how she is an example that out-of-the-box thinking and tenacity is a key component to achieving success.

Kayla Keenan, technical sales director-Midwest region for Stone Panels LLC named 2021 CEU Educator of the Year by the Natural Stone Institute

For more than 30 years, Kim Dumais of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting, Inc. has dedicated herself to building a career in the stone industry, as well as assisting and educating others to help them grow.

When I attended my first StonExpo and Coverings back in the late ‘90s, there wasn’t an overwhelming number of women in the stone industry. It has been nice to see how times have evolved, and many more women are actively involved. 

The start of a New Year usually comes with New Year’s resolutions. People are often motivated to make a positive change in their lives, such as lose weight, exercise more, get better organized, etc.

During a session at The International Surface Event (TISE), Park Industries discussed with fabricators important factors to think about before integrating a new machine into a shop.

Christopher Grubb, president/founder of Arch-Interiors Design Group, embarked on a complete interior remodel of a 6,500-square-foot residence on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Recently, he took time to share with Contemporary Stone & Tile Design details about the high-end kitchen remodel.