State of the Stone Industry

Monday, March 30, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT

Location: Room N246

What is the current state of the natural stone industry? Learn first-hand how industry leaders and peers address matters ranging from government regulation, competing product challenges, and forecasting market growth. Expect open dialogue and no slides – just an engaging conversation that addresses your questions and the industry’s most pressing issues.

Moderator(s)

Jim Hieb, CAE

CEO
The Natural Stone Institute
Oberlin, Ohio, United States

Slides

Panelist(s)

Jeff Erickson

Founding Partner
Cutting Edge Countertops
Perrysburg, Ohio, United States
Evan Cohen

President/CEO
Quality Marble & Granite
Ontario, California, United States
Joshua Levinson

CEO
Artistic Tile
Secaucus, New Jersey, United States
SA

Sam Arcot

Rugo Stone