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Ryan Foley wins the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Omaha Regional

Words: Al Arreguin
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The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ryan Foley, with Foley Masonry, Hayti, SD, is going to the National by winning the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Omaha Regional hosted by TCC Materials - Omaha, a SPEC MIX licensee for Nebraska and the surrounding region.

The Regional was held on August 18, at the Omaha, NE, facility of TCC Materials, and drew masons from the state and surrounding area. It was a big day for Foley Masonry, as Ryan and his tender Cory Foley laid 648 brick to lead the pack. Shawn Nelson and his tender Tracy Johnson won the TOP CRAFTSMAN award. The first place winner moves on to the Nationals held on January 23, at the 2008 World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 Oklahoma Regional Results:

1st Place
Mason: Ryan Foley
Tender: Cory Foley
Brick Count: 648
Company: Foley Masonry
Location: Hayti, SD

Craftsmanship
Mason: Shawn Nelson
Tender: Tracy Johnson
Company: DC Masonry
Location: Omaha, NE

2nd Place
Mason: James Yocum
Tender: Aaron McAlpin
Company: K&K Masonry
Location: Omaha, NE

3rd Place
Mason: Wong Antunez
Tender: Gumaro Antunez
Company: Thunn Construction
Location: Omaha, NE
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