NTCA Reports on 2025 Five-Star Summer Meeting

Jackson, MS, July 31, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) successfully hosted its NTCA Five-Star Summer Meeting from July 27 to 29, in Nashville, Tennessee, bringing together Five-Star contractor members from across the country for three days of industry insight, networking, and strategic growth.

Held at the Thompson Hotel Nashville, the meeting featured a dynamic agenda filled with high-impact education, interactive panel discussions, and collaborative peer group breakouts. The event offered a unique opportunity for top tile contractors to share solutions, explore challenges, and strengthen their professional network.

"This was one of our most impactful meetings yet,” said Bart Bettiga, executive director of NTCA. “From advanced safety compliance to emerging AI technologies and practical succession planning, attendees walked away with actionable strategies to elevate their businesses.”

The NTCA Five-Star Summer Meeting featured a dynamic lineup of sessions that addressed the most pressing challenges and innovations in the tile contracting industry. Angela DiGianfelice of TOSHA led a session on navigating silica safety, offering vital guidance on OSHA compliance and worker protection protocols. Shayne Paterson was represented by his partner Renata Doralieva-Paterson (JENGAI) and Jerry Freeman (Spec-ID) showcased transformative AI tools that are revolutionizing preconstruction, helping contractors streamline bidding and project workflows. Roman Basi of Basi & Associates delivered insights on legal structuring, succession planning, and tax strategies tailored to the lifecycle of a tile business.