MCAA Membership Committee

Words: Bob AbelWe’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank those individuals who’ve volunteered their time and energy to commit to growing our membership base. The newly re-designed MCAA Membership Committee proudly consists of the following individuals:

Tony DeNegri — Chairman
tdenegri@arrowhead.org
Arrowhead Services, Inc.
Lenexa, KS
913-814-9994

Dick Felice
dick@forrestassociate.com
Forrest & Associates, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
515-283-0497

Don McCauley
dmccauley@fccc.com
Falls Church Construction Corp.
Fairfax, VA
703-591-0600

Lindsey Stringer
lstringer@brazosmasonry.com
Brazos Masonry, Inc.
Waco, TX
254-848-5830

Alan Johnson
alan@imsmasonry.com
IMS Masonry, Inc.
Orem, UT
801-796-8420

Glenn Hottmann
connie@ggenterprises.biz
G&G Enterprises
Phoenix, AZ
623-247-0916

Jerry Painter
jerry@paintermasonry.com
Painter Masonry, Inc.
Gainesville, FL
352-378-7511

Dennis Withsosky
dennis@ndminc.com
New Dimension Masonry, Inc.
San Diego, CA
619-276-5000

Kevin Camarata
dkornegay@camaratamasonry.com
Camarata Masonry Systems, Inc.
Houston, TX
281-448-0408

Al Slattery
Al Slattery Masonry, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
405-324-6080

If you have any questions regarding membership in the association or are interested in joining the MCAA, feel free to contact any of our members above for knowledgeable, helpful assistance. Together we are Stronger!
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