Tile Heritage Foundation names Karim Motawi as Executive Director of Development

Karim Motawi has been named the new Executive Director of Development of Tile Heritage Foundation.

Healdsburg, CA — The Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) is beginning a critical new chapter in its mission to protect and preserve the history of the American tile industry. Karim Motawi joins THF founders Joe Taylor and Sheila Menzies as Executive Director of Development for the non‑profit. Motawi brings to the organization his passion for ceramic tile and vast industry knowledge.

He is tasked with increasing outreach and education, new program development, fundraising and preservation initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Increasing outreach and education
New program development
Fundraising
Preservation initiatives

Motawi is a 33‑year tile industry veteran who has worked at making, designing, and selling tile for several art‑tile‑focused companies, as well as serving on the board of directors and teaching tile making at the non‑profit Ann Arbor Art Center. His enthusiasm, initiative, and knowledge make him a valued partner with industry groups such as the Tile Council of North America.

The tile industry is encouraged to support initiatives that promote appreciation of ceramic surfaces and the people and companies that make, sell, and install them.

Individual and industry support has enabled 38 years of conservation and education. Join industry leaders to support the special funding campaign for the future of the Tile Heritage Foundation.

About the Tile Heritage Foundation

The Tile Heritage Foundation, founded in 1987 as a nonprofit charitable organization, is dedicated to promoting an awareness and appreciation of ceramic surfaces in the United States. The Foundation serves the need for a historical perspective regarding all ceramic surfacing materials, both past and present. In addition to aiding in the education of the public about the rich and varied history of tile, the organization is a major voice in the preservation of existing installations of rare and unusual ceramic surfaces while enhancing the visibility of contemporary tile work as well.

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