New Exec Director for NTCA

FLOWOOD, Miss. – Jeremy Sax will be the new executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) beginning January 1.

Longtime Executive Director Bart Bettiga will transition into an advisory role through 2027, providing support as Sax – currently the group’s deputy director — takes the helm.

Sax will assume responsibility for NTCA’s overall leadership and operations, while working closely with the board of directors to guide the association’s strategic direction and initiatives that support tile contractors. Sax joined NTCA in September 2024.

Bettiga, who’s been NTCA’s executive director since 2002, will continue to benefit the group with  his experience, industry knowledge and longstanding relationships with the industry. He will work with Sax and the NTCA team to support a smooth transition and continued progress on the association’s priorities.

That’s not the only transition the association will see. Assistant Executive Director Jim Olson will retire Dec. 31, following 18 years with the organization. Olson was lauded for his legacy of service to the tile industry, bringing care and attention to the needs of members, partners and colleagues.

NTCA hired Jennifer Ibe as membership sales and sponsorship manager. Ibe will assume the majority of Olson’s membership and sponsorship responsibilities, helping ensure continued service to members and industry partners.

Elena Grant, currently the assistant executive director of marketing and communications and publisher of TileLetter, will assume the position of deputy director. She will continue as Tile  Letter’s publisher.