Jacob Wiseman, Owner of Madison Pro Services, LLC in Madison, Ala., was a well-loved member of the tile community. In addition to being a moderator of r/tile on Reddit, he earned his CTI #1774 and ACT #43 certifications through the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), and was a member of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). He passed away on February 19, 2026, at age 41.
In 2024, Wiseman attended the Artisans Revolution in Tile (A.R.T.) training in Milwaukee, Wis., where creating hand-shaped mosaics was taught. He developed deep friendships and connections with other artisan tile installers and instructors in his class.
Michael Sandell of Outlaw Mosaics in Savannah, Ga., took the same 2024 A.R.T. class. He is working on a mosaic portrait to honor Wiseman and present to his son, Thaddeus, with support of the A.R.T. and tile communities, NTCA, and LATICRETE.
Close friend Jeff Roesner, of Artisan Wood Tile & Stone in Huntsville, Ala., called Wiseman “a remarkable man, father, and tile setter, whose passion for the trade was only surpassed by love for his son, Thaddeus.
“Jacob possessed a strong, unmistakable vision and a commitment to excellence that elevated his reputation in North Alabama,” he added. “With skill and confidence, he started Madison Pro Services, LLC, a focused remodeling outfit specializing in beautiful, detailed tile installations. Building on the desire to honor his craft at the highest level, he became the first Certified Tile Installer in the Huntsville metro area. And he didn’t stop there. He became the first contractor in Alabama to earn his Advanced Certification for Tile installers.
“I had the distinct honor of attending the Artisans Revolution in Tile (A.R.T.) training with Jacob in 2024,” Roesner continued. “Skilled tile setters from across the country converged in Milwaukee with the goal of adapting our trade skillset to more creative endeavors. We both left Wisconsin with a shared excitement to become mosaicists. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, collaborators, and the entire tile community during this difficult time. Rest well, Jacob.”
Wiseman’s friend Ryan Newberry wrote, “Jacob Wiseman was more than just a friend—he was a Brother In Recovery who inspired those around him with his strength and determination. After being clean for two years, Jacob’s journey was tragically cut short when he passed away unexpectedly. His loss has left a deep void in the hearts of everyone who knew him, especially those who walked alongside him in recovery.”
Newberry has established a GoFundMe to assist with handling Wiseman’s final arrangements and the legal responsibilities that come with settling his estate.
In addition to the GoFundMe, an industry Facebook group named Mindset Matters is donating all proceeds from the sale of wearables in its current campaign to support Wiseman’s family. Mindset Matters exists to support each other as humans first. Group members share ideas about resilience, growth, leadership, and healthy living, and encourage one another to become stronger in life and in character. The group started in the tile and stone industry, but everyone is welcome.
Wiseman was a member of Mindset Matters. For every item sold in this special campaign, which was organized by LATICRETE’s Ron Nash, 100% of the proceeds are being donated to Wiseman’s family to offer support and let them know we care.
Lesley Goddin has been writing and journaling since her first diary at age 11. Her journey has taken her through a career in publishing and publicity, landing her the editor position of TileLetter and its special publications in 2006. Her goal is to educate, inspire, recognize and encourage those in the tile industry -- especially the tile and stone contractor.
