Presenter and Friendly Tour Guide: Kristin Holder is the Director of Product & Business Development at Dwyer Marble & Stone and certified Natural Stone Institute CEU Speaker. She is a corporate trainer and involved in the product selection of natural stone materials and brand development of ENVI Surfaces distributed nationally. She consults and works collaboratively with architects, interior designers, kitchen & bath professionals & fabricators on the proper specification for interior and exterior flooring, wall cladding and countertop material.

#1 Natural Stone 101: Everything You Need To Know About Designing with the Oldest Building Material
NKBA: MIA10 HSW, 0.1 CEU

Natural stone is one of the most used building products in the world with increased sales for the design and dealer communities. This CEU is designed to gain a full understanding of natural stone as a building material. Learn more about various stones (limestone, travertine, onyx, marble, soapstone and granite with an emphasis on quartzite) and their inherent characteristics and  behavior in a home environment. Obtain information about common quarrying techniques, fabrication and finishing methods. With this understanding you'll enhance your ability to confidently guide clients to select the proper stone, fabrication technique and finish for your projects

#2 Natural Stone: The Evolving Marketplace, Technology & Product Applications (Facility Tour)
NKBA: MIA151R, 0.1 CEU

This CEU will showcase the story of genuine stone in a variety of ways including a tour of a stone facility. Discuss the history of stone, modern day quarrying processes, and stone’s durability, beauty and value. Learn and discuss interior and exterior use and application of natural stone with recommendations for best practice. Obtain more information about a variety of stones for hardscapes, veneer, pool coping and much more. Tour a stone facility and view stone, stone applications and safety practices.