Masonry Magazine August 2000 Page. 4

Words: David Hill, Jeff Buczkiewicz, Mackie Bounds, Frank Campitelli, John Chrysler, Brian Grant, Roy Swindal, David Jollay, Terry Mulligan, Jerry Painter, John Spencer, George Strunge, John Smith, Tom Daniel, Michael Adelizzi, G. Griffin, Doug Nichols, Bill McConnell, Brian Trimble, Richard Johnston, John Melander, Robert Nelson, Rachel Young, Mark Larsen, Shirley Schiesser, Bob Barkshire, Robert Schuerman, Liz Fidoruk, Jeff Greenwald, George Miler, Debra Mitchell, Judy Shearer, Vilja Krajewski, William MoConnell, Kimberly Shiflette, Kathy Pickler
Masonry Magazine August 2000 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine August 2000 Page. 4


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present
future

One step ahead
One level above
One name you trust
IL
MARSHALLTOWN
The Premier Line
At Marshalltown Trowel, we use our past experience to move forward. Our customer-driven innovations include the patented DuraSoft handle and PermaShape blade.

We combine these advances with our commitment to the time-honored tradition of handcrafting solid-forged masonry tools. This makes Marshalltown Trowel Company the past, present, and future leader in brick trowels and related supplies.

MARSHALLTOWN
TROWEL COMPANY
Call for a free catalog: (800) 888-0127
P.O. Box 738 Marshalltown, lowa 50158 (515) 753-0127
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MASONRY Magazine
Official Publication of the
Mason Contractors Association
of America and the
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association

Editor-in-Chief
Debra J. Mitchell

Graphic Designer
Vilja Krajewski

Mason Contractors
Association of America

President
Richard M. Johnston

Vice President
William MoConnell

Secretary
G. Alan Griffin

Treasurer
Frank Campitell

Regional Vice Presidents
Bob Barkshire, George Strunge, Tom Daniel,
Mackie Bounds, Mark Larsen,
Shirley Schiesser, Robert Schuerman,
John Spencer, Roy Swindal

Executive Director Publisher
Michael Adelizzi

Executive Staff
Jeff Buczkiewicz
Director of Marketing and Membership

Kimberly Shiflette
Director of Education

Rachel A. Young
Director of Meetings and Conventions

Liz Fidoruk
Controller

Judy A. Shearer
Administrative Assistant

Kathy Pickler
Administrative Assistant

George Miler
Consultant

Editorial Advisory Board
Brian Trimble (BIA), Robert L. Nelson (Robert L.
Nelson & Associates, Inc.), Jeff Greenwald
(NCMA), David Jollay (O.L. Jollay, Inc.), John
Chrysler (MIA), John Melander (PCA), David Hill
Pettit Construction Co), Terry Mulligan (Muligan
Masonry Co., Inc.), John J. Smith (John J. Smith
Masonry Co.). Brian Grant (Grant/Jack's
Masonry), Jerry Painter (Painter Masonry, Inc.).
Doug Nichols (Doug Nichols Enterprises), Bill
McConnell (Architectural Paving and Stone).
Frank Campitelli (Baltimore Masonry Corporation)

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