MCAA Region B Skills Challenge Results

Words: Bryan LightThe MCAA Region B Skills Challenge was recently held in Chattanooga, Tenn. Winners of the 2009 MCAA Region B Skills Challenge were:

First Year

First Place
Bradley Lovin
Wasco
ETMA

Second Place
Ryan Doyle
Doyle Masonry
MAF

Third Place
Eric Powell
Wasco
Nashville JATC

Second Year

First Place
Daniel Sapp
Adams Masonry
MAC

Second Place
Greg Pellerito
Pyramid Masonry
MAG

Third Place
Joshua Schultz
Masonry Arts
MAF-NWFL

Third Year

First Place
Michael Sapp
Adams Masonry
MAC

Second Place
Daniel Brackett
Jackson Masonry
ETMA

Third Place
Andrew Cox
Wasco
Nashville JATC

All three first place winners will be invited to compete in the International Masonry Skills Challenge competition held at the MCAA Convention at World of Concrete/World of Masonry on February 2, 2010 in Las Vegas.
About: Convention
Case Study: Kyle Field at Texas A&M
June 2026

The $450 million redevelopment of Texas A&M’s football stadium, Kyle Field, was one of the most high-profile projects in Echelon and Amerimix history. With the renovation, Kyle Field’s capacity increased to 102,733, making it the biggest college stadium i

Australian Bricks vs American Bricks: What 24 Hours of Travel Teaches You About the Trade
June 2026

Bricklaying might not change simply because you cross a state line. It does change when you travel 24 hours to the other side of the world and lay bricks under lights, cameras, and a stopwatch. The fundamentals of the trade are universal. Brick, mortar,

2026 Masonry Foundation Grants Now Open
June 2026

The Masonry Foundation is dedicated to advancing the masonry industry and is accepting grant applications for 2026. Proposals should have national reach and aim to generate substantial progress within the masonry industry. To explore examples of past gra

Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
June 2026

As a business owner and leader, taking the mental health of your employees seriously and understanding how it can impact their work is essential. In fact, one in five adults experiences a mental health condition annually. Addressing mental health is more