About Us
Pavlo Starykov, CTEF Certified Tile Installer, Stone & Tile Contractor
Hi Friends,
I am a former professional footballer who played for various soccer clubs in Germany, Ukraine and Switzerland, including Youth Academy of Borussia Dortmund, U-16 and U-18 Ukraine National Teams, to name a few.
After moving to the United States (Portland, OR) in 2008, I had to change my career and take on a new challenge. I began working as an entry-level tile setter's assistant and over six years worked my way up to a journeyman. During that period I obtained a rich array of experience having worked with very skilled craftsmen at Campbell’s Custom Tile (Lake Oswego, OR) and Paragon Tile & Stone, Inc (Tigard, OR).
I started my own tile & stone contracting business, Star Tile & Stone LLC, in January 2016 having passion and vision to grow further as professional and specialist. Over the next four years I was able to become a Certified Tile Installer (CTI #1480) through the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, a Certified Stone & Tile Inspector through Stone Forensics, and a National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) State Ambassador (voluntary position).
Away from work, I continue my soccer experience by coaching children in Vancouver, WA and have a National “E” soccer coaching license.