Masonry Magazine March 2002 Page. 4

Words: David Hill, Jeff Buczkiewicz, Mackie Bounds, Frank Campitelli, John Chrysler, Charles Clark, Brian Grant, Roy Swindal, David Jollay, William Mcconnell, Terry Mulligan, Jerry Painter, John Spencer, George Strunge, George Miller, John Smith, Mike Sutter, Tom Daniel, Michael Adelizzi, G. Griffin, Rashod Johnson, Doug Nichols, Bill McConnell, Richard Johnston, John Melander, Robert Nelson, Rachel Young, Mark Larsen, Bob Barkshire, Edgar III, Liz Fidoruk, Jeff Greenwald, Kimberly Shifflette, Debra Mitchell, Lynn Kane, Renee Stevens
Masonry Magazine March 2002 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine March 2002 Page. 4
MASONRY Magazine
Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

Editor-in-Chief
Debra J. Mitchell

Graphic Designer
Vilija Krajewski

Mason Contractors
Association of America

President
Richard M. Johnston

Vice President
William McConnell

Secretary
G. Alan Griffin

Treasurer
Frank Campitelli

Regional Vice Presidents
Bob Barkshire, George Strunge, Tom Daniel, Mackie Bounds, Mark Larsen, Mike Sutter
Edgar Boettcher III, John Spencer, Roy Swindal

Executive Director/Publisher
Michael Adelizzi

Executive Staff
Jeff Buczkiewicz
Director of Marketing and Membership

Kimberly Shifflette
Director of Education

Rashod Johnson
Director of Engineering

Rachel A. Young, CMP
Director of Meetings and Conventions

Liz Fidoruk
Controller

Lynn Kane
Administrative Assistant

Renee Stevens
Administrative Assistant

George Miller
Consultant

Editorial Advisory Board
Charles Clark (BIA), Robert L. Nelson (Robert L. Nelson & Associates, Inc.), Jeff Greenwald (NCMA), David Jollay (O.L Jollay, Inc.), John Chrysler (MIA), John Melander (PCA), David Hill (Pettit Construction Co.), Terry Mulligan (Mulligan Masonry Co., Inc.), John J. Smith John J. Smith Masonry Co.), Brian Grant (Grant/Jack's Masonry), Jerry Painter (Painter Masonry, Inc.), Doug Nichols (Doug Nichols Enterprises), Bill McConnell (Architectural Paving and Stone), Frank Campitelli (Baltimore Masonry Corporation)

Executive Office
1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101
Lombard, IL 60148
Phone 630 705 4200
Fax 630 705 4209

departments

Editor's Letter 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MASONRY is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA). The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. Opinions expressed by officers do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA of product featured.

MASONRY (ISSN 0025-4681) is published monthly. Subscription rate $24 per year Canada $30 (U.S. currency). Single copies $3.50. Copyright 2002 by Mason Contractors Association of America. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MASONRY, 1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101, Lombard, linois 60148-6163 Periodical class postage paid in Lombard, IL 60148, and additional mailing offices SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS, advertising, editorial and business comespondence to: MASONRY, 1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101, Lombard, 60148-6163. Phone 630/705 4200. Fax: 630/705 4209.


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