Adams Named MCAA Washington State Chairman

Words: Ron AdamsRon Adams, President of Cascade Construction Company, Inc. (Tacoma, Wash.), has been appointed to the position of MCAA Washington State Chairman.

Ron has been in the masonry industry for 19 years. He joined Cascade Construction to work with his dad in 1999 after spending a few years in the electronics industry. He has been a partner in the business with his dad since 2003. He became President in 2009, and the majority owner in 2017.

Throughout the years he has served on many local industry boards and committees. Ron currently serves on the local Health and Welfare Trust as a Management Trustee and the Board of Directors for the Masonry Institute of Washington. Ron’s past industry board positions include 14 years on the Western Washington Masonry Trades J.A.T.C. and two years as Southern District “Prez” for the AGC of Washington.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and our members welcome Ron to his new role.
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