Fred M. Hueston (aka Dr. Fred) is the Chief Technical Director at stoneandtilepros.com and brings a wealth of
experience and expertise.
To give you a little background, in addition to being our Chief Technical Director, he is a nationally known
consultant and the founder of Stone Forensics (
www.stoneforensics.com) where he and his colleagues provide specification consultation, failure analysis,
expert witness, and other expert stone and tile related services.
Dr. Fred holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Physical Science (University of Central Florida
1981) and a PhD in Technical Science (Bridgewater University 2002). He is a Certified Master Stone Craftsman and
Architectural Conservator, a member of ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) C-18 committee. He is a Technical
Editor for Stone World Magazine and instructor for Certified Marble and Stone Inspectors through the Stone and Tile School (www.thestoneandtileschool.com) and has appeared on
several television shows including The Discovery Channel, HGTV and several local talk shows.
Dr. Fred frequently presents seminars and presentations for stone, tile and historical associations.
He has published hundreds of articles on stone installation, care & restoration in both the United States and
foreign publications and journals.
* Author of over 30 books on stone and tile and has produced ten instructional videos.
* Many of his publications are now being offered through The MIA (Marble Institute of America)
* He writes a syndicated newspaper column "Around the House" for several papers across the US
* Has served as technical advisor, consultant & expert witness for numerous projects across the US,
Canada, Asia and Europe.
* Is currently the only individual who is recognized by the IICRC to train other stone inspectors.
* Has served as technical advisor, specification writer and problem solver for the following:
- US Government-Office of the Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C.
- Federal Court of Appeals, San Francisco, CA
- Ohio State Capitol and Senate Buildings
- Laticrete International
- Walt Disney World Company, Orlando, Florida
- Los Angles County Library
- Kennedy Space Center, "Space Mirror"
- As well as dozens of architect, engineering, law, government and private industry firms
