ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2022-2023 MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS GOVERNING AND ARBITRATION BOARDS

Words: David Gillick

St. Louis, MO — The 2022-2023 Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis Governing and Arbitration Boards were sworn in at the President’s Reception held on January 14, 2022. 


Officers:
President: Brian Smith (John J. Smith Masonry Co.) Vice President: Brett Lampkin (Lampkin Masonry, Inc.) Secretary: Luke Siebert (Heitkamp Masonry, Inc.) Treasurer: Nick Frisch (Frisch Masonry, Inc.) 


Trustees: 

Ken Booth (Leonard Masonry Acquisitions, LLC)
John Foley (Swanson Masonry, Inc.)
Scott Masterson (B & K Tuckpointing Co.)
Tom Schmitt (Superior Waterproofing & Restoration Co., Inc.) Dan Toenjes (Toenjes Brick Contracting, Inc.) 


Arbitration Board: 

Brian J. Grant (Grant Contracting Company, Inc.)
Dan Grass (Heitkamp Masonry)
Thomas L. McDonnell (George McDonnell & Sons Tuckpointing Co., Inc.) Jeffrey D. Schmidt (JDS Masonry, Inc.)
John J. Smith, Jr. (John J. Smith Masonry Co.) 


The Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis, which was chartered in March 1896, is one of St. Louis’ oldest trade organizations. Its members include owners of contracting companies, along with businesses that supply the masonry industry, as well as the firms that serve its financial, legal, and insurance needs. 


Media Contacts: 

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David Gillick
Executive Director
Mason Contractors Association (314) 645-1966 dave.mca@masonrystlouis.com www.masonrystlouis.com 


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