CHIEF TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

FRED HUESTON

Fred brings a rich background and a wealth of information and answers for the benefit of our Partners and to the consumers that rely on us for answers.

In addition to being our Chief Technical Director, Mr. Hueston is an internationally known consultant for architects, engineering firms, attorneys, government and private industry firms. He is the founder of Stone Forensics (www.stoneforensics.com) a successful marble and stone consulting company. His resume includes...

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical & Physical Science (Limnology) (University of Central Florida 1981)

PhD in Technical Science (Bridgewater University 2002)

A certified master stone craftsman & Architectural Conservator

Founder of the National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades and instructor for master and senior level craftsman certification

Member of ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) C-18 committee

Founding member of the International Association of Stone Restoration and Conservation (IASRC)

His expert writings are included in the Marble Institute of America's MIA Design Manual.

Technical Editor for Stone World Magazine

Instructor for Certified Marble and Stone Inspectors via IICRC

Has appeared on several television shows including The Discovery Channel, HGTV and several others

Frequently presents seminars and presentations for stone, tile and historical associations

Has published over 100 articles on stone installation, care & restoration in both the United States and foreign publications and journals.

Author of over 30 books on stone and tile and has produced ten instructional videos. (Many of his books and publications are available at no charge to Partners through the private Resource Library or can be purchased from www.NTC-stone.com)

Writes a syndicated newspaper column ‘Around the House” for several papers across the United States

Writes the series, The Stone Detective for Slippery Rock Gazette.

Has served as technical advisor, consultant and expert witness for numerous projects across the US, Canada, Asia and Europe

Mr. Hueston is currently the only individual who is recognized by the IICRC to train other stone inspectors

Mr. Hueston has served as technical advisor, specification writer and problem solver for the following:

US Government - Office of the Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Federal Court of Appeals, San Francisco, CA

Ohio State Capitol and Senate Buildings

Latirete International

Walt Disney World Company, Orlando, Florida

Los Angles County Library

Kennedy Space Center, “Space Mirror”