Jameel P Ervin

Jameel Ervin believes in giving back to the industry and openly states that he is successful by the “Grace of God.” WBF (Walk by Faith) provides dozens of union jobs. In conjunction, he expresses a concern for lack of tradesman in the masonry field. Today he is on a mission and addresses the work shortage by encouraging young high school people through hands on experiences using actual equipment and tools to introduce them to our industry. “Trades are undervalued “says Jameel, “Old school bricklayers took pride in their work. They took the time to help develop a craft that they loved and they had a code.” Instilling this same work ethic in our young people today is notably one of his greatest passions.

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MCAA Regional Vice Presidents

Region D Vice President

The Regional Vice President position job description is as follows:

Attend both the Annual and Midyear Meetings
Attend quarterly conference calls
Communication and coordination with the State Chairmen in the region
Sit on at...

W.B.F. Construction, Inc.

Employee

W.B.F. Construction, Inc. is one of the premier masonry contractors in the Chicagoland area. With more than a decade of experience, we have proven to be reliable, trustworthy, and recognized for our superior craftmanship – th...

W.B.F. Construction, Inc.

Employee - 1980- Current

2025 World Of Concrete Recap

February 2025

Every January, the World of Concrete Convention holds events in Las Vegas that push innovation and knowledge within the masonry industry. The MCAA held its annual GEN NXT party, Larry Vacala accepted the esteemed Leadman Award, and the Fastest Trowel On t

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MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 14 Recap: Foreman Instructors

February 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Foreman Instructors Donnie Williams, Jameel Ervin, and Tom Vacala join Justin in talking about the changes in masonry education over the years, how they all became good friends, and some of their favorite sto

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Educational (K-12) Educational (University) Training

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 11 Recap: Jameel Ervin, President at WBF Construction

January 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Jameel Ervin joins the set to dive into his experience in the masonry industry, how he got to where he is now, and what it was like growing up in Chicago. From the Ground Up: Jameel's Introduction to Masonry

Jameel Ervin

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MASONRY STRONG Podcast To Premiere Thursday, October 17th

October 2024

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce the premiere of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, with its first episode available on Thursday, October 17th.

Dan Kamys Dick Dentinger Donnie Williams Jameel Ervin Jeff Buczkiewicz Justin Stengel Melonie Leslie Stephen Borg Tom Vacala Zach Everett

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2024 World of Concrete Recap

January 2024

2024 World of Concrete Recap

Brad Finstad C. Dewitt Brown Damian Lang Donnie Williams Jameel Ervin Justin Stengel Tom Vacala

MCAA Nominating Committee

December 2023

On November 14, 2023 the MCAA Nominating Committee met to review and recommend candidates for MCAA office for the 2024-2026 term of office. The Committee reviewed potential candidates for Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and nine Regional Vic