Donato V. Pompo CTC CMR CSI CDT MBA
P.O. Box 965
Jamul, CA 91935-0965
Tel: 619-669-2967 Fax: 619-669-2968
E-mail: Donato@CTaSC.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
Background
Donato Pompo has worked within the ceramic tile and stone industry for over 25 years. He has been certified as a Ceramic Tile Consultant (CTC) through the Ceramic Tile Institute of America (CTIOA) since 1979 and is the recent past chairman of the CTIOA Technical Committee. Donato is a member of the Industry standards ANSI and TCA Handbook Committees. He has also been a member of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) since 1982 and has been certified as a Construction Document Technologist (CDT). Donato is a Council-certified Microbial Remediator (CMR). Donato worked as a union tile installer in the late 1960's, and later on in his career he worked for a manufacturer of installation products and systems for ceramic tile and stone products for over seven years. With a science educational background, an MBA, and over 25 years of tile and stone experience from installation to distribution to manufacturing, Donato is a very effective Expert Witness and investigator.
Professional Experience
Ceramic Tile Installation: In the late 60’s Donato worked for a Union Ceramic Tile Contractor in Los Angeles, CA as a Union tile installer helper. Has continued to perform installations for his own personal projects over the years.
17 Years as a Ceramic Tile and Stone Importer/Distributor: Extensive experience consulting and assisting architects with their ceramic tile and stone selections, and installation methods. Worked closely with ceramic tile and stone installers, as well as with general contractors, educating them and helping them design installation systems.
7 Years as a Manufacturer of Installation Systems: Over 7 years working with a Manufacturer of Installation products and Systems for Ceramic Tile and Stone. Provided Technical Consultation to Architects and Installers. Wrote installation specifications. Investigated and resolved many job failure claims.
20+ Years of Training: Extensive experience with effective results in teaching installation methods for Ceramic Tile and Stone to architects, installers, distributors, and manufacturers. Taught technical information to prevent potential problems, and developed and provided training resources and programs. Proficient at giving presentations and demonstrations.
Work History
2002 to present
Owner and operator of Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants, Jamul, CA
1995 to 2002
Regional Sales Manager, Western USA and Western Canada, Laticrete International, Bethany, CT
1994 to 1995
National Account Representative, 13 Western States, Laticrete International, Bethany, CT
1977 to 1994
Executive Vice President, Southwestern Ceramic Tile & Marble Co., San Diego, CA
1976
Real Estate Agent, J & J Real Estate, Fort Leavenworth, KS
1971 to 1975
College BioChemistry Student
1969 to 1971
U. S. Army Airborne Military Police and General’s Secretary
1968 to 1969
Ceramic Tile Installer's Helper
Education
1996 to 1997
Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing (GPA 4.00)
University of Phoenix - San Diego, CA
1994 to 1996
Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Finance (GPA 3.82)
University of Phoenix - San Diego
1992 to 1994
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing (GPA 3.79)
University of Phoenix - San Diego, CA
1974 to 1975
Biochemistry Major on Full Scholarship
University of California at San Diego, Revelle College - San Diego
1971 to 1974
Biochemistry Major (GPA 3.77)
Orange Coast College - Costa Mesa, CA
Special Qualifications
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Certified Ceramic Tile Consultant (CTC), certified through the Ceramic Tile Institute of America since 1979
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Certified Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) through CSI
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Certificate of Completion for Mold Remediation in Buildings
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Certified Microbial Remediation Course Completion March 19-21st, 2007
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Council-certified Microbial Remediator (CMR) June 19, 2007
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National Tile Contractor Association (NTCA) Recognized Consultant
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Real Estate License in Kansas
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Private Pilot License
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Paratrooper
Additional Professional Activities
American Concrete Institute (ACI); ANSI A-108 American National Standards Institute; Association of Pool & SPA Professionals (APSP); ASTM C18 Dimension Stone Committee; Building Stone Institute (BSI); Construction Specification Institute (CSI); Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA); Ceramic Tile Institute of America (CTIOA); Floor Covering Institute; Forensic Consultants Association (FCA); Forensic Expert Witness Association (FEWA); Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO); ICC International Code Council; Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA); Marble Institute of America (MIA); Materials & Methods Standards Association (MMSA); National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA); TCNA Tile Council of North America refers Inspections to CTaSC; Tile Heritage Foundation; WSCTA.
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Past Chairman and member of CTIOA Ceramic Tile Institute of America Technical Committee
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Member and Past Board Member of CTDA Ceramic Tile Distributor Association
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CTDA Education Committee Chairman
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Member and Past Board Member of Club ‘84 Ceramic Tile Action Group
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Committee Member of ANSI American National Standards Institute ANSI A108 Committee, ASTM C-18 Dimension Stone Committee, Building Stone Institute (BSI) Technical Committee, Ceramic Tile Institute of America (CTIOA) Technical Committee, ISO TC189 Committee, and National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Technical Committee; Participant to TCA Handbook For Ceramic Tile Installations committee
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Committee Member of National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Technical Committee
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Developed TileWise Educational Cartoons and Wrote Copy for Artist
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Member of ToastMasters 1990 to 1992
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