Now in its eleventh year, the Coverings Rock Stars program honors emerging leaders whose dedication, innovation, and influence are helping shape the future of our industry. These standout individuals are not only excelling in their careers but are also inspiring their peers through their vision, work ethic, and passion.
Join us at Coverings 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida to help celebrate this year’s awardees! The Rock Stars & Coverings Champions Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM at Booth 4300 in The Coverings Lounge. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to recognize and connect with the rising stars who are driving the industry forward.
2025 Rock Star Award Winners:
Sal Azzolino
Owner and Operator
Argo Tile and Stone
San Francisco, Calif.
(Builder/Remodeler)
Alex Nez
Tile Installer
Columbia River Tile & Stone Inc.
Portland, Ore.
(Contractor/Installer)
Daniel Adams
Lead Installer
Guy’s Tile and Flooring, LLC
Akron, Ohio
(Contractor/Installer)
Jennifer Barker
CEO and Installer
Bathmatic Custom Tile and Shower
Gastonia, N.C.
(Contractor/Installer)
Danielle Dean
Senior Interior Designer
Manning, APC
Atlanta, Ga.
(Designer)
Pelar Fullilove
Interior Designer
37th Burleigh Interior Design
Atlanta, Ga.
(Designer)
Dan Rodgers
Technical Sales Manager
Centura Tile – Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
(Distributor)
Jodi Fowler
Branch Manager
Best Tile
Woodstock, Conn.
(Distributor)
Marilyn Black
Boutique Vendor and Merchandising Manager
Louisville Tile Distributors
Louisville, Ky.
(Distributor)
Giovanni Gradellini
Midwest Area Manager
Caesar Ceramics USA
Chicago, Ill.
(Manufacturer)
Anthony Milia
Owner
Milia Marketing
Cleveland, Ohio
(Marketing)
Rachel Feibelman
Director of Operations
Tile Envy (A Kitchen Envy Company)
Jacksonville, Fla.
(Retailer)
Ben Mestek
Managing Partner
Pacific Stone Creations
Menifee, Calif.
(Stone Fabricator)
Joseph Ontra
Production Manager and Vice President
Ontra Stone
Fairfield, Conn.
(Stone Fabricator)
Travis McDermott
President
McDermott Top Shop, LLC
Jefferson, Wis.
(Stone Fabricator)
Roxanne Morris
Marketing and PR Manager
Tile Council of North America
Detroit, Mich.
(Trade Association)
Be There to Celebrate!
Don’t miss the Rock Stars & Coverings Champions Awards Ceremony — an incredible opportunity to recognize top talent while connecting with industry trailblazers on the future of tile and stone. Register today to help celebrate the passion, progress, and people powering our industry forward.
