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Howard Cole wins again!

Words: Lyn OlesonHoward Cole wins again! Howard is one of MITA’s first graduates and now a multi-year champion in the California Regionals Fastest Trowel on the Block.

Serious competitors were in the money, 14 in all. Howard slammed 111 block to win the California Regional earning the privilege to compete in the MASONRY MADNESS™ World of Concrete 2016 in Las Vegas in February 2016. Howard, with Frazier Masonry, took home the big check payout of $2,500.

More than 400 guests in attendance at RCP Block & Brick enjoyed an industry spectacle of fun, food, beverages and it was shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders in our industry.

Among the top three Journeymen receiving awards from RCP Block & Brick Architectural Representative Gina Adams and Vice President of Sales & Marketing Tom Finch are 2nd place Emilio Torres with J Ginger Masonry, 3rd place Mario Madrigal with J Ginger Masonry.
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