Masonry Magazine October 1988 Page. 30

Words: Louis Harris, George Boozer, William White, Pat Kornegay, Jon Bridgwater, J. Cantey, Ann Counas
Masonry Magazine October 1988 Page. 30

Masonry Magazine October 1988 Page. 30
Bridgwater Joins Peterson

William S. White, President of the Robert H. Peterson Co., announced that Jon D. Bridgwater has joined the company effective August 1, 1988.

Jon Bridgwater will assume the responsibility of Director of Research and Development for the Peterson Company product line, including fireplace accessories and barbecues, at the City of Industry Manufacturing facility.

Mr. Bridgwater's broad experience includes 20 years of senior level management. His last position was Vice President of Operations at Morton Metalcraft Co. Additionally, he was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Co.

Preservation Major Priority

Louis Harris and Associates recently polled opinion leaders about trends likely to have a major impact on the built environment and architecture in the 21st century. Those polled, comprised of leaders inside and outside the design and construction industry, ranked only "urbanized" suburbs higher than the renovation of older buildings. Harris believes that, in the future, Americans will rediscover the beauty of older construction and focus more attention on renovation.

The American Institute of Architects commissioned the survey as part of "Vision 2000," a multi-year program to assess the future of architecture and the built environment.

Name Cantey Director

J. M. (Jack) Cantey has joined the Brick Association of South Carolina as Executive Director, according to Pat Kornegay, president of the professional trade group which represents the nine major brick manufacturers in the state.

Cantey joins the Association after 20 years with Owen Steel Company, more recently as senior project manager. A native of Columbia, he was graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Cantey retired in 1981 with the rank of Captain, Civil Engineer Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve.

George Boozer will continue with the association as Director of Public Relations and Education, and Ann Shupe Counas as Administrative Director. "Diplomacy: Thinking twice before saying nothin."


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