NTCA Honors Walker, Edelmayer with Ring of Honor Award

JACKSON, Miss. — The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recognized Chris Walker and Eric Edelmayer as the newest members of its Ring of Honor to recognize lifetime achievements in the tile industry.

The two received the awards during a special lunch presentation at Total Solutions Plus in New Orleans on Oct. 23.

Walker, of the David Allen Co. in Raleigh, N.C., was noted for his role as a leading tile contractor in the development of installation standards and methods. He’s the current chairman of the board of the American National Standards Specifications for Installation (ANSI A108), and a past president of the NTCA and current advisor to its Executive Committee. 

“Chris has played an integral role in spearheading revisions to the ANSI standards, creating consistency and clarity in important documents that benefits professionals who are specifying, selling or installing ceramic tile and natural stone,” said NTCA Chairman of the Board Martin Brookes.  “His efforts in this area will leave a positive impact on the tile industry for years to come.”

Walker also received the Tile Contractors Assocation of America (TCAA) Carl. V. Cesery award for his contributions to the tile industry.

Edelmeyer, of the Spring Lake, Mich.-based Noble Company, was cited for his 35+ years of service on the NTCA Technical Committee.

“His unwavering support of the contracting community has been felt throughout that time,” said NTCA Executive Director Bart Bettiga.  “Eric has demonstrated an ability to help bridge communication between manufacturers and contractors and has played a leading role in finding consensus, leading to the development of new documents for the NTCA Reference Manual.”

The NTCA Ring of Honor was established in 2004 and recognizes individuals for their support of group’s strategic objectives.