Coverings, North America's leading international tile and stone exhibition, has announced the 16 recipients of its prestigious Rock Stars Emerging Leaders Program for 2025. This time-honored tradition, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024, continues to recognize outstanding young talent across the tile and stone industry.

The 2025 Rock Stars were carefully selected by a committee of industry leaders and represent numerous segments of the field. The complete list of honorees includes:

Builder/Remodeler: Sal Azzolino (Argo Tile and Stone, San Francisco)

Contractor/Installer: Alex Nez (Columbia River Tile & Stone, Portland), Daniel Adams (Guy's Tile and Flooring, Akron), and Jennifer Barker (Bathmatic Custom Tile and Shower, Gastonia)

Designer: Danielle Dean (Manning, APC, Atlanta) and Pelar Fullilove (37th Burleigh Interior Design, Atlanta)

Distributor: Dan Rodgers (Centura Tile - Hamilton, Ontario), Jodi Fowler (Best Tile, Woodstock), and Marilyn Black (Louisville Tile Distributors, Louisville)

Manufacturer: Giovanni Gradellini (Caesar Ceramics USA, Chicago)

Marketing: Anthony Milia (Milia Marketing, Cleveland)

Retailer: Rachel Feibelman (Tile Envy, Jacksonville)

Stone Fabricator: Ben Mestek (Pacific Stone Creations, Menifee), Joseph Ontra (Ontra Stone, Fairfield), and Travis McDermott (McDermott Top Shop, Jefferson)

Trade Association: Roxanne Morris (Tile Council of North America, Detroit)

These emerging leaders will be formally recognized at the Rock Stars & Coverings Champions Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 29, from 4-5 p.m. at The Coverings Lounge (Booth 4300). Industry professionals and attendees are invited to join the celebration honoring these exceptional individuals during Coverings 2025, which runs April 29- May 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.