MCAA Welcomes New Additions to Staff

Words: Bob Birdsell, Sharyl ToyntonThe Mason Contractors Association of America is pleased to welcome Bob Birdsell and Sharyl Toynton to the staff.

Bob Birdsell joins the MCAA as the new Director of Membership. He will be working on increasing the membership of the association as well as adding additional benefits to your membership and working with current members.

As the Director of Certification and Education, Sharyl Toynton will play an integral part in planning the Association's education offerings and running the Certification program. She will be working with both contractors working towards certification and Approved Providers.

Bob and Sharyl are looking forward to meeting the MCAA members at the MCAA Convention in Las Vegas.
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