Mike Sutter
Mike Sutter is the CEO of Sutter Masonry, Inc. He has served as an officer on the Executive Board and the Region G Vice President for the Mason Contractors Association of America.
33 articles by Mike Sutter:
Givers Gain
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With this being my last article, I want to take a moment to say thank you to all our members who trusted me to head our association for the last two years. Full story
The Reason for the Season
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A few months ago I announced that I was going to copy the program they use in North Carolina at a local high school. So I committed to adopting a high school near me. Full story
Always, Always, Always Something To Be Thankful For
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Here we are in November already with Thanksgiving right around the corner and year end fast approaching. Full story
Another Exciting Midyear Meeting
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I am writing this article just a couple weeks after our MCAA Midyear Meeting in Steamboat Springs, Colo. I think we had very productive meetings and set the direction of the MCAA for the next year. Full story
Learning From North Carolina
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If you remember, in my last article I wrote about the “Skills Gap” we have with kids coming out of high school and not being career ready. Full story
Let’s Help Close The Skills Gap
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We all realize the importance of workforce development. We are doing everything we can to recruit high school students to join our industry. Full story
A Conversation With Mike And Colleen Sutter, Act I
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I was sitting down with my iPad beginning to write my article for this month when Colleen asked me what I was doing. This is how the conversation went. Full story
2017 MCAA Midyear Meeting
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The MCAA’s Midyear Meeting at the beautiful Steamboat Grand in Steamboat Springs, Colo. will be held Aug. 28–30, 2017. Full story
Calculating Your Return on Investment
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Well with the month of June beginning, I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather and good production weather for all your crews. Full story
Sweet Tea and Grits
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We will be in DC this month to sweep through the Capitol offices and let our legislators know that the masonry industry is important to us and how they can help us create jobs. Full story
Silica, Auctions and Policy
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I hope your backlog is full, you’re equipment is serviced, your manpower is geared up and you are ready to roll from Spring into Summer. Full story
Things to Remember
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Since this is actually my first article that I am writing after World of Concrete/World of Masonry, I have to tell you what an awesome time we had there. Full story
Looking Forward
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I hope everyone had a great and productive time at World of Concrete/World of Masonry. Full story
A Fresh Start
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What a great time to be in the Masonry Industry! After going through some tough times a few years ago, it now seems that almost everything is the complete opposite of those times. Full story
Making Our Industry Stronger
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I just returned from Washington, D.C., having met with our BIM-M partners. BIM-M will allow those in the design community to easily include masonry in their designs. Full story
MCAA Midyear Meeting Does Not Disappoint
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As I often tell members who have not attended a Midyear event before, this is where friendships are made and renewed each year. Full story
Have You Made Your Pledge to the Foundation?
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I want to remind everyone again about the Masonry Foundation. The Foundation is our investment in the future of the masonry industry. Full story
Who Moved My Cheese?
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We are moving some cheese/making a change at MCAA that excites us all. Full story
Get Ready for MCAA’s Midyear Meeting
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Only a couple months remain until MCAA’s Midyear Meeting at the beautiful Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Oct. 2–4, 2016. Full story
Southern Hospitality
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Having just returned from the North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association Convention in Hot Springs, Va., I am excited to share my experience with everyone. Full story