LATICRETE appoints Troy Wicks as SPD Technical Sales Representative

Words: Ron AdamsLATICRETE, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, announced that Troy Wicks has joined the LATICRETE Specialty Products Division (SPD) team as Technical Sales Representative. Wicks will be covering a vast territory that includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, Wyoming, and Canadian Provinces British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

According to Robert Duke, LATICRETE Western Regional Sales Manager - SPD, "Troy comes to us with roughly two decades of experience in the decorative and conventional concrete industry. In 1995, Troy started Integrity Concrete Design. He spent the next 18 years developing his expertise in all aspects of the decorative concrete industry. We know his experience within the concrete sector will be beneficial to all of us. We're looking forward to working with him."

Wicks has not only worked domestically, but in seven overseas companies, as well. He spent the last two years with Ultra Quiet Floors, where he worked to develop the firm's micro-topping and overlay division.
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