Jim Hieb, CAE

CEO
The Natural Stone Institute
Oberlin, Ohio, United States

Jim joined the Natural Stone Institute staff in 2003 becoming CEO in 2012. In this role, he works alongside a board of directors responsible for the strategic development and execution of the association’s advocacy mission in the areas of industry promotion, membership advocacy, and advancing safety/educational programming. In his free time, Jim enjoys participating in the Oberlin Rotary Club and several community-based non-profit organizations - he has developed a passion for making licence plate which are donated to the Cleveland Children's Dyslexia Center as a fundraiser. Jim is a graduate of the University of South Dakota and Bowling Green State University. Note: CAE = Certified Association Executive.

Presentation(s):

• State of the Stone Industry

  Monday, March 30, 2026
  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT

• Keynote Session: Building Hope: A Conversation with Gary Sinise, NTCA, and NSI on Serving Veterans Through Skilled Craftsmanship

  Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  8:30 AM - 9:15 AM PDT