Erickson Joins Institute Executive Committee

OBERLIN, Ohio — Jeff Erickson of Cutting Edge Countertops in Perrysburg, Ohio, will join the executive committee of the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) as board secretary for 2023.

“I’m pleased to make this appointment,” said Duane Naquin, 2023 NSI board president. “Jeff’s leadership skills will only further advance the association and our commitment to our membership. I look forward to working alongside him this year.”

Under Erickson’s leadership, Cutting Edge Countertops became an NSI Accredited fabricator in 2012.

During his time on the NSI board, Erickson participated in the EPD countertop report; volunteered on the Sustainability Standard Joint Committee; served as chair of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E program committee; and, participated in several key training programs.

“The invitation to serve on the NSI executive board is both exciting and humbling,” Erickson said. “This is a unique industry with many different channels and so many great individuals.  I look forward to contributing in any way I can to give back to the industry that has given me so much.”

In addition to Erickson and Naquin, the 2023 NSI executive committee is comprised of Vice President Katie Jensen, Treasurer Evan Cohen, and immediate past president Buddy Ontra. Erickson is slated to become the association’s board president in 2026.