Joe Kerlee, Regional Manager for Quikrete Wall Systems in the Southwest was recently appointed president of the Texas Lath & Plastering Contractors Association (TLPCA). In his role, Kerlee helps steer efforts to elevate the quality of stucco manufacturing and installation through the TLPCA’s education and awareness programs targeted at members, building departments, architects and specifiers, builders, lath and plaster contractors across Texas.
Kerlee began his tenure at Quikrete in 2011 and currently leads a team of stucco professionals in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and South Texas dedicated to delivering the highest quality products, customer service and technical support on projects of all sizes and scope. Prior to joining QUIKRETE®, Kerlee gained experience in many aspects of masonry, stucco, veneer stone and EIFs at a major masonry distributor in Ft. Worth, Texas. This experience along with a background as a carpentry contractor gives Kerlee a unique perspective and skill for serving customers. An active fisherman and outdoor enthusiast, Kerlee and his wife Ava have three daughters, three grandchildren.
Quikrete commercial-grade stucco materials have been used on many high-profile, landmark building and refurbishing projects like SeaWorld Pacific Point Preserve, Omni Nashville Hotel, The Broadmoor, U.S. Capitol and Statue of Liberty. More information on Quikrete stucco products is available at www.QUIKRETE.com.
