Masonry Magazine October 1998 Page. 4

Words: Jeff Buczkiewicz, Frank Campitelli, Roy Swindal, Donald Larsen, William Mcconnell, John Spencer, George Miller, Tom Daniel, Michael Adelizzi, G. Griffin, Richard Johnston, Rachel Young, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Bob Barkshire, Robert Schuerman, Robert Fenimore, Liz Fidoruk, Debbie Yatka, Richard Olson, Kimberly Shifflette, Judy Dotson, Debra Mitchell
Masonry Magazine October 1998 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine October 1998 Page. 4


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Official Publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Canadian Mason Contractors Association Editor Richard N. Olson Graphic Assistant to the Editor Debra J. Mitchell Staff Photographer Debbie Yatka Mason Contractors Association of America President Donald Larsen Vice President Richard M. Johnston Secretary William McConnell Treasurer G. Alan Griffin Regional Vice Presidents Bob Barkshire, Frank Campitelli, Tom Daniel, Robert Fenimore, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Robert Schuerman, John Spencer, Roy Swindal Executive Director/Publisher Michael Adelizzi Executive Staff Jeff Buczkiewicz Director of Marketing and Membership Liz Fidoruk Controller George Miller Consultant Rachel Young Director of Meetings and Conventions Kimberly Shifflette Director of Administration Judy A. Dotson Administrative Assistant Publication Committee Chairman Mark Larsen Executive Office 1910 South Highland Avenue, Suite 101 Lombard, IL 60148 Phone 630 705 4200 Fax 630 705 4209



MASONRY is the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Canadian Masonry Contractors Association (CMCA). The magazine acts as a sounding board without approving, disapproving or guaranteeing the validity or accuracy of any data, claim or opinion appearing under a byline or obtained or quoted from an acknowledged source. Opinions expressed by officers do not necessarily reflect the official views of MCAA or CMCA. The appearance of advertising or new product information doesn't constitute an endorsement by MCAA or CMCA or product featured.


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