Perakes Named Director for Cathedral Stone Products

Words: Dan KamysSeptember 12, 2016 – Dan Perakes has been named director of technical sales support for Cathedral Stone Products, Inc., responsible for technical education and certification programs as well as applied development of masonry repair and restoration systems. He began his career at Cathedral Stone Products in the 1990s after more than two decades managing and operating his own tile and marble business. Perakes first worked as a trainer for the company’s masonry certification programs. He then became Cathedral Stone Products’ first direct sales representative, with responsibility for the northeast region, and worked his way up to sales manager.   Restoration systems from Cathedral Stone Products include: surface preparation products, masonry restoration systems and mineral coatings, masonry staining systems, as well as technical support, laboratory testing and custom color matching services. For more information about scientific masonry restoration systems, contact Cathedral Stone Products, Inc., cathedralstone.com or call (800) 684-0901.
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