Katie Jensen joins Natural Stone Institute executive committee

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Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has selected Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) to join the association’s executive committee as board secretary.

Michael Picco (PICCO Engineering), 2021 Natural Stone Institute board president, said he looks forward to the experience, enthusiasm and innovation Jensen will bring to the leadership position. “Since joining the board she has leveraged her business connections to get more companies involved in the Institute’s initiatives,” he said. “Her resume of involvement is impressive, and she is the perfect candidate to keep the association focused on the member experience and continuing as the leader in technical resources and education.”

Jensen said she is honored to have been selected. “It has been a joy to contribute and deliver an outstanding member experience,” she said. “I hope to continue to provide leadership with my peers as we provide more resources to advance the natural stone industry.”

The Natural Stone Institute executive committee is currently comprised of president Picco, vice president Buddy Ontra (Ontra Stone), treasurer Duane Naquin (Stone Interiors) and secretary Jensen. Jensen is on schedule to become the association’s board president in 2024.

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