Masonry Industry Training Association update

Words: Ray WetmoreWe are excited to announce that as of December 2nd the new Program Director the Masonry Industry Training Association is Lyn Oleson. She can be reached at 800-466-0108. Her email address is lyn@trainmason.com and the new fax number is the same as the contact number 800-466-0108.

We have also made a lot of changes to our website. Please take a look at our new and improved website www.trainmason.com. We would appreciate if your company has MITA listed on there website please make the updates.

We all feel this is a great and positive change!
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