Grass Named MCAA Missouri State Chairman

Words: Mason ContractorsDan Grass, Vice President, Central Operations for Heitkamp Masonry, Inc. (Ellisville, Mo.) has been appointed to the position of MCAA Missouri State Chairman.

Grass, a third generation of the Heitkamp family, started estimating and project management in 2008. Since then, he has established a second location of business for the company in Columbia, Mo. in partnership with his uncle, Bill Heitkamp.

Currently, Dan manages day to day operations for the company as Vice President and plans to continue Heitkamp’s success for the next generation.

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and our members welcome Dan to his new role.
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