Steven Fechino Inducted to National Masonry Instructors Association Hall of Fame

Words: Dan Kamys24 October 2016 — Steven Fechino, engineering and construction manager at Mortar Net Solutions, was inducted into the National Masonry Instructors Association (NMIA) Hall of Fame as the Industry Member. Robert Campbell was inducted as the Instructor Member. [caption id="attachment_13972" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Steven Fechino (third from right) was inducted into the National Masonry Instructors Association (NMIA) Hall of Fame.[/caption] The NMIA works to promote the professionalism of the masonry trade and help provide quality masonry programs and training for anyone interested in becoming a mason. It helps in the unification of masonry programs and works to improve curricula and training methods. It seeks to help recruit new masons and to provide them with the high-quality training they need to work in the trades as respected craftspeople. Steven Fechino has been involved in the masonry industry for over 30 years. He is dedicated to bringing young people into the masonry industry and to helping train them to become expert masons.
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