Masonry Magazine April 1998 Page. 12
Leaders in Masonry
The individuals in this issue had someone in the masonry industry submit a "Leaders Nomination to the Mason Contractors Association of America for their consideration in this Leaders Issue. We applaud their efforts and recognize their individual contributions to the masonry industry. However, many of these individuals have chosen to remain anonymous. The individuals in this issue had someone in the masonry industry submit a "Leaders Nomination to the Mason Contractors Association of America for their consideration in this Leaders Issue. We applaud their efforts and recognize their individual contributions to the masonry industry.
Donald E. Larsen
Thorleif Larsen & Son, Itasca, IL
Donald E. Larsen of Thorleif Larsen & Son has assumed the mantle of leadership of the Mason Contractors Association of America. After serving ten years in officer capacities with the MCAA, Larsen was elected to the MCAA Presidency on February 18 and will continue to steer the national association toward achieving a dominate leadership role in the construction industry.
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Richard Johnston
Johnston Construction
Tacoma, WA
Richard "Mike" Johnston has distinguished himself during his short tenure on the board of the Mason Contractors Association of America. His quick rise through the ranks of MCAA's senior officer chairs a is testament to Johnston's dedication and willingness to take on large tasks. Johnston was recently elected Vice President of the Mason Contractors Association of America whose term lasts for two years.
William McConnell
Architectural Paving
Boston, MA
Having been elected to the office of Secretary of the Mason Contractors Association of America, Bill McConnell has lead the national association to two years of solid fiscally sound years. McConnell's leadership over MCAA's budget has lead the association to invest in new programming. McConnell has served on local promotion and apprenticeship committees and has experienced one of the fastest rises through the MCAA ranks having served only one term as Regional Vice President before being elected to a senior officer position.
G. Alan Griffin
Griffin Contracting
Morganton, NC
The first open shop mason contractor to be elected to a senior officer position of the Mason Contractor Association of America, Alan Griffin has more than earned his election to Treasurer of the MCAA. Griffin has served on local masonry committees and distinguished himself as President of the MCA North Carolina
Frank Campitelli
Baltimore Masonry Corp,
Eldersburg, MD
Elected to his second termas Regional Vice President of the Mason Contractors Association of America, Frank Campitelli has served years in various voluntary leadership capacities in the local mason contractors association. Campitelli first became active in 1969. In the early 1970's he became an officer of the Mason Contractors Association of Baltimore and later served as President from 1976-78 and then again in 1982-84. Campitelli also served on the Masonry Institute Board for nearly twenty years. He currently serves on the Board of the local American Subcontractors Association Board. In addition he serves as a Trustee of the Brick layers Local 1 Apprenticeship Board and has done so for the past sixteen years.
Roy Swindal
Masonry Arts
Bessemer, AL
Roy Swindal, President of Masonry Arts, Inc. in Bessemer, Alabama has been very active in the Alabama masonry market by developing a quality recruitment and training program for future workers in the masonry industry. QM Plus has been a highly successful program in attracting young masons to the masonry industry. Swi Swindal has served for the past two years as Chairman of the Mason Contractors Association of America's Membership Committee and was recently elected to a two-year term as Regional Vice President of the national association
Robert Schuerman
Peterson Construction
Wapakoneta. OH
Robert Schuerman, President of Peterson Construction, has served in voluntary positions in the local Ohio area since 1980. Since his first involvement, Schuerman has served on the apprenticeship committee and has been very active with area promotional programs through masonry demonstrations and visits to architect's offices. Schuerman served as Chairman of the MCAA National Marketing Committee for several years and was recently elected to his third term as Regional Vice President for the MCAA.
Mark Larsen
Thorleif Larsen & Son
Itasca, IL
Serving as President of the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago for six years has given Mark Larsen a strong perspective of the masonry industry. During his tenure as President of Greater Chicago Chapter, the chapter grew to one of the more influential mason contracting associations in the country. Since stepping down as chapter president, Larsen became the Chairman of the Mason Contractors Association of America's Publication Committee which oversees the publishing of MASONRY Magazine. He has elevated his service to the masonry industry by recently being elected to a first term as Regional Vice President.
John Spencer
Spencer Brickwork
St. Louis, MO
Having just been elected to a term as President of the MCA St. Louis, John Spencer, President of Spencer Brickwork, is now setting his sights on a new role as a first term Regional Vice President of the national MCAA. This is a culmination of years of local service to the St. Louis chapter in numerous capacities which include service on the Bricklayers Apprentice Trust Board, the Laborers Welfare Trust Board and years of service on the Board of Directors to the MCA of St. Louis.