Garen Q Graves


Roles


Echelon


Employee since 1980- Current

EchelonTM is the new consolidated brand for the masonry products and services of Oldcastle® Architectural. For generations, Oldcastle has been North America’s leading manufacturer of building products and materials and establ...


The Masonry Foundation


Trustee since 2024- Current

The Masonry Foundation awards grants once each year at the Association's annual Midyear Meeting. The grant submission process will open on June 15; applications are due by July 15 of each year for consideration at the MCAA Mi...


Amerimix


Employee

Amerimix manufactures and delivers quality-preblended mortars, stuccos, grouts, and specialty cements to meet the needs of developers, general contractors, plasterers, and masons. ...


Masonry Mortar: The Right Type for the Job
May 2025

When it comes to masonry construction, mortar is much more than “glue” that holds everything together — it’s a critical component of wall performance, longevity, and aesthetics. It can “make it or break it”. Whether you’re laying a foundation CMU wall or

Distelhorst to retire as CEO of the Marble Institute
September 2012

Garis Distelhorst, CAE, Executive Vice President and CEO of the Marble Institute of America since 2002, will retire December 31, 2012.

Historical documentary on natural stone in the works
June 2012

The Marble Institute of America is producing a documentary that memorializes the global historic relationship between mankind and natural stone.

MIA releases iStone
June 2012

Marble Institute of America and studiomarmo have announced the release of iStone, a natural stone swatch application for the iPad.