Masonry Magazine February 2014 Page. 10
CHAIRMAN 'S MESSAGE
Mark Kemp Chairman
Mason Contractors Association of America Mark@superiormasonry.com
Ready for Action
I thought seeing as how this is my starting as a regional VP. In 2004, the first article as your Chairman of MCAA, silica issue first raised its ugly head, I should start with a brief introduction. and I was asked to chair the For those who do not know me, my Construction Industry Silica Task name is Mark Kemp, and I am the CEO Force. In 2006 the Task Force created of Superior Masonry Builders Inc. Supe�a best practice manual to be used by rior is located in Milwaukee, Wis., and the construction industry. This docu�yes, I am a cheese head, Go Packers! ment was later modified and accepted
Superior Masonry has been a by ASTM E-34. member of MCAA for almost 50 After serving many years as a region�years. I, personally, became involved al VP, I was asked to serve on the execu�with MCAA around 15 years ago tive board as treasurer. This was a very
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difficult time fo r MCAA. We hired a ne-.v executive director, moved the MCAA headquarters to a more manageable building size, and -like all of you -we had to make cuts to make sure MCAA would have a bright future. The good news is that the MCAA is back on solid ground, committed to serving its mem�bers to the highest degree.
So, with the New Year come new goals and visions. MCAA will continue and strengthen its role as a leader in the masonry industry. MCAA will serve as the hub for the masonry industry work�ing together with associations like NCMA, BS!, BIA, lMI, BAC and others for the good of the industry. The mason�ry industry has been fragmented fa r too long. The MCAA must and will take the lead to accomplish this very important task. By combining our strengths, we can eliminate our weakness.
The MCAA will look at new options to reach out regionally to our members. I feel it is very important for me to hear our members' and non-members' needs and concerns, and to take action to resolve them. This reach ing out will not only help strengthen our relationship with our existing members, but also serve as a means to attract new mem�
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bers. By growing our membership, MCAA becomes a stronger force to take on the many problems facing our indus�try. The voices of many are always loud�er than a fC\v.
Every leader has a different approach or style to lead. Some give great speeches and promise change but never deliver. I believe action speaks louder than words. So, I ask for your support to help me continue to make the MCAA the voice of the masonry industry. Together, we can accomplish great things for our indus�try. Remember, the MCAA is your association, and withou t your support and pa rticipat ion, it would not exist.
In closing, I assure you I am excited and honored to lead your association for the next two years. I also would like to thank those who have served before me. I am blessed to work with a group of executive officers who share my visions along with Jeff, your president, all the regional VPs, committee chairs, state chairs, the MCAA staff and everyone who is a member and supporter of the MCAA. 1 look forward to meeting each and every one of you during my term and, if you see me, introduce yourself.
To all ofyou, have a great day; and if you are not, then make one! IMAS
The Voice of the Masonry Industry