Fred Campbell Is The First Wall Of Fame Inductee

Words: Mason Contractors

Fred Campbell, President at Creative Masonry Inc. and three-time SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500® winner, has been named the recipient of the first-ever Masonry Wall Of Fame Award. The award is developed and presented by the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and the Brick Industry Association (BIA). 

“I am humbled by the award and really appreciate being nominated and everything that went into giving me this. For me, it’s a pretty big deal, especially coming from my background and just working hard all my life. It’s a big deal for me, and I appreciate everybody who is involved,” said Fred Campbell.

The award will be presented to Fred during the events of MASONRY MADNESS® Day in the Bronze Lot during the 50th annual World of Concrete. The MCAA and the BIA co-created this award to recognize those who install masonry products, and plan to give one award away every year. 

About Mason Contractors Association of America: The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is the national trade association representing mason contractors. The MCAA is committed to preserving and promoting the masonry industry by providing continuing education, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, recruiting future manpower and marketing the benefits of masonry materials.

About Brick Industry Association: The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. Since its founding in 1934, the association has been the nationally recognized authority on clay brick construction.

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