Dick O Dentinger (Dick)

B&D Associates, LLC is a concrete and masonry firm that performs on large Institutional, Municipal and Commercial projects in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. We specializes in quality brick, block, stone, and concrete work.

A sample of projects we've completed of note:

Union Depot - St. Paul (Brick, Block, Stone)
North American Bank - Woodbury (Brick, Block, Stone)
Target Field - MN Twins Ballpark (Extensive Block & Stone work)
Phoenix on the River Condominiums (17 story Condo Project)
Paul & Shiela Wellstone Community Ctr. (Brick, Block, Stone)

Roles


MCAA Board


Chairman - 2024

On August 27, 1950 the first convention of the Mason Contractors Association of America was held in Sun Porch of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Mich. Pictured around the table (left to right) are: Norman Bourchard, Gregor ...


MCAA Board


Vice Chairman - 2023

On August 27, 1950 the first convention of the Mason Contractors Association of America was held in Sun Porch of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Mich. Pictured around the table (left to right) are: Norman Bourchard, Gregor ...


B&D Associates, LLC


Employee - 1980- Current

B&D Associates, LLC. focuses on brick, block, stone, and concrete work on commercial, institutional and industrial projects in Minnesota. We perform on projects ranging in size from one day jobs to multi-million dollar contra...


Chairman's Message: While We Are Still Here
April 2025

I truly value my days working on construction sites during the summers of my high school and college days. Some moments in our youth are so clearly meaningful that we file them away in our subconscious to be recalled when life events require inspiration.

Get Ready for the 75th Midyear!
March 2025

I’m Sheryl Dentinger, wife of the current MCAA Chairman, Dick Dentinger. I started being a part of the MCAA conventions over 40 years ago, since Dick and I started dating. Bill Dentinger, my father-in-law, a legendary man, was chairman at the time we wer

MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 10 Recap: The MCAA Executive Board
January 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, the Executive Board of the MCAA--being Dick Dentinger (Chairman), Kent Huntley (Vice Chairman), Paul Cantarella (Treasurer), and Melonie Leslie (Secretary)--sit down to talk about how they all gained a spot o

MASONRY STRONG Podcast Episode 2: Dick Dentinger
October 2024

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, MCAA Chairman, Dick Dentinger, explains how he got started in the industry and how important he views networking, as well as the association as a whole. Experiencing the MCAA Mid-Year Meetings Attending the

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.

Chairman's Message: Everyone is an Influencer
March 2024

Chairman's Message: Everyone is an Influencer

Chairman's Message: Passing the Baton, Staying the Course…
February 2024

Chairman's Message: Passing the Baton, Staying the Course…

Chairman's Message: January 2024
January 2024

Chairman's Message: January 2024

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

Chairman’s Message: Past, Present and Future
December 2023

Chairman’s Message: Past, Present and Future

Chairman's Message: Protect Your Job Sites
July 2022

Chairman's Message: Protect Your Job Sites

A Fond Farewell: Chairman’s Message
January 2020

A Fond Farewell: Chairman’s Message