The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) proudly congratulates its Chairman of the Board, Sam Bruce, President and CEO of Visalia Ceramic Tile, Inc., on his company being recognized as Large Company of the Year at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce Awards.
The award honors Visalia Ceramic Tile’s outstanding business performance, commitment to excellence, and positive impact on the local community. Under Bruce’s leadership, Visalia Ceramic Tile has earned a reputation as one of the region’s premier tile contracting firms while maintaining a strong commitment to workforce development, quality craftsmanship, and industry leadership.
Bruce has been an active member of NTCA for many years and has served the association in numerous leadership roles, including as President of the NTCA and currently as Chairman of the Board. Throughout his tenure, he has been a passionate advocate for advancing the tile industry through education, professional standards, and contractor engagement. His leadership has helped shape strategic initiatives that benefit tile contractors across North America and advance the association’s mission to promote professional installation and industry excellence.
“Sam exemplifies the leadership, professionalism, and dedication that strengthen both our association and our industry,” said Bart Bettiga, Executive Director of NTCA. “His commitment to excellence has helped elevate not only Visalia Ceramic Tile but also the tile contracting profession as a whole. We are thrilled to see him and his company receive this well-deserved recognition.”
Visalia Ceramic Tile is also a proud NTCA Five-Star Accredited Contractor, a distinction reserved for contractors who demonstrate a commitment to industry-recognized best practices, ongoing training, and excellence in tile installation. Through his involvement with NTCA and the Five-Star Contractor Program, Bruce has championed quality workmanship and continuous improvement throughout the industry.
The NTCA extends its sincere congratulations to Sam Bruce and the entire Visalia Ceramic Tile team on this prestigious honor and thanks them for their continued contributions to the tile industry.
About National Tile Contractors Association
Established in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the professional installation of ceramic tile and natural stone. It is widely recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors’ association in the world. For those seeking to improve their tile business, NTCA provides unparalleled educational experiences, supportive peer interaction, unique cost-savings programs, and a commitment to help develop the skills needed to improve your work, recruit, train, and manage your employees, and ultimately, make your business more profitable.
 Board Chairman Sam Bruce and his company, Visalia Ceramic Tile, Inc., were recognized as Large Company of the Year at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce Award, honoring outstanding business performance, commitment to excellence, and positive impact on the local community.){kind=link}