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About THASIE Group, Inc.

Creating The Next Generation of Tile Industry Training in the USA

The Hybrid & Advanced Systems Installation Event was created from a rag tag group of industry friends recognizing a hole in the training and professional development space of the Tile & Stone industry in the United States of America.

THASIE Group, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit with a 3 person board to oversee its operation and growth trajectory.


Each member brings a diverse background and valuable experience to the table, and they combined forces, analyzed years of industry events across the country and in different formats, and pooled together industry resources and close connections behind-the-scenes to draft up the ideal comprehensive industry format.

THASIE was born as a unique result of these experiences and goals.

Building on lessons-learned to become the ultimate single-event training experience for the street-level tile contractor. 

Meet The Team

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Kris Blanchard

THASIE Founder & President, Licensed Tile Contractor at Bravo6 Tile & Stone - Reno, NV

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Mike Jarchow

THASIE Secretary, Carpenter & Tile Guy, Owner & Chef at Bigfoot Eats & Market - Orroville, CA

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Lance Latham

THASIE 2024 Host, Store Manager at DeSoto Sales - Fresno, CA

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Brandt Garrison

THASIE Treasurer, Licensed Tile Contractor at Garrison Tile & Renovation - Burley, ID

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Josh Leavitt

THASIE Goon, Licensed Tile Contractor at 

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