Mackie Bounds
Mackie Bounds is Owner of Brazos Masonry, Inc., in Waco, Texas, and has served as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President of the MCAA. In 1989, Bounds started Brazos Masonry, and his first act of business was to join MCAA. He has always been active in the masonry industry. He became the first subcontractor to be elected to the Board of Directors of the Central Texas AGC and subsequently was elected to the National AGC Board of Directors. In 1995, he was elected as the first President of the Central Texas Mason Contractors Association. Bounds spent eight years on the MCAA Executive Board, including two years as President from 2010-2012 and was the recipient of the 2013 C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award.
31 articles by Mackie Bounds:
Legislative Update: From the Desk of Mackie Bounds
Read all about how the Dignity Act can transform the Industry for the better. Full story
Report of the MCAA Legislative Committee
The report of the MCAA Legislative Committee presented at the 2019 MCAA Convention in Las Vegas. Full story
Farewell!
I’ll begin by saying “thank you” for giving me the opportunity to serve as President of the MCAA. It was a humbling experience and, at the same time, enjoyable. Full story
One more to go!
I have one more article to write before I turn my pen over to the next President of MCAA. Before I do that, I have to share more with you concerning our industry. Full story
The life of a mason contractor
I am proud to be a mason contractor and a member of an association that looks out for the good and the benefit of a mason contractor. Full story
Join us in Vegas
Norma Jean and I have booked our flights to Las Vegas and I hope you have too. You might want to see this DVD my wife keeps working on that I can’t see. Full story
The future is around the corner
I can assure all members and the industry, as we move forward, that the MCAA has a vision that will make us a stronger industry and a better people. Full story
This ole cowboy is excited!
Over the last six years, the MCAA has worked hard to build bridges. I do not have to tell anyone about the tough economic times we are enduring, but some good has come from it. Full story
Urgent message from MCAA President Mackie Bounds
I want to invite you to take part in a unique event the Mason Contractors Association of America will be holding at the MCAA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio. Full story
As the world turns
Many changes are taking place around the world and even in our nation. The beauty of masonry and its sustainability have not changed, and I am proud of that. Full story
Update From the President
The MCAA Board of Directors and Committee Chairs are working every day for our industry. The MCAA is the only national association that works for the mason contractors. Full story
The Strong Spirit of our Industry
Work is tough, but our spirit is not broken. This was the spirit shown last month, when many of us flew into Washington, D.C., for our legislative conference. Full story
A Bright Future
In April I mentioned springtime and the beauty of it. This week, Norma Jean and I had the privilege and honor of meeting the Minnesota Mason Contractors up in the Twin Cities. Full story
Springtime Updates from MCAA
Spring is a great time for us in the construction industry as we see improvement in the weather, and jobs can go full speed ahead. Full story
Tidbits From MCAA
The 2011 MCAA Convention has come and gone, and we are all back at home working hard and putting what we learned to practice. Full story
Time Flies By
Don’t let the time fly by, and then find yourself behind everyone else. Never think for a moment that you are too old to learn. Full story
The MCAA Convention: A Priceless Experience
We are about to have our annual convention in Las Vegas. I hope to see and visit with many of you during the convention. Full story
The End of the Year
Rather than reflecting too much on the past, I want to look toward the future. Here at the MCAA, we continue to work hard for the future of mason contractors and our industry. Full story
Busy Times!
I know when you see this headline that you are thinking this writer has lost his mind. I am not talking about the number of jobs we have, but the work we are doing to prepare for the future. Full story
South of 40
At the beginning of the year, MCAA started a new committee, “South of 40.” They have exceeded all of our expectations, and they have become one of our most active committees. Full story
