Winners
2021
First Place
Jose Soto
Diamond Masonry
Avondale, AZ
Tender: Israel Mendoza
Block Count: 127
Second Place
Gerardo Patlan
Adams Fence LLC
Phoenix, AZ
Tender: Robert Patlan
Block Count: 124
Third Place
Roberto Cimental
Phoenix, AZ
Tender: Alfredo Landin
Block Count: 122
2020
First Place
Gerardo Patlan
Adams Fence LLC
Phoenix
Tender: Roberto Patlan
Block Count: 136
Second Place
Noe Martinez
Curran Masonry Corporation
Chandler, Ariz.
Tender: Heriberto Mendoza
Block Count: 125
Third Place
Roberto Cimental
Arizona State Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Saul Escarcega
Block Count: 141
2019
First Place
Gerardo Patlan
Adams Fence LLC
Phoenix
Tender: Roberto Patlan
Block Count: 133
Second Place
Noe Martinez
Curran Masonry Corporation
Chandler, Ariz.
Tender: David Puga
Block Count: 130
Third Place
Jose Soto
Sargon Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Tomas Quinonez
Block Count: 129
Patlan Named 2020 Fastest Trowel
2018
First Place
Jose Soto
Sargon Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Tomas Quinonez
Block Count: 126
Second Place
Gerardo Patlan
Fyffe Masonry & Plastering, Inc.
Glendale, Ariz.
Tender: Roberto Patlan
Block Count: 125
Third Place
Noe Martinez
Stone Cold Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Heriberto Estrada
Block Count: 123
Soto Named 2018 Fastest Trowel
2017
First Place
Gerardo Patlan
Fyffe Masonry & Plastering, Inc.
Glendale, Ariz.
Tender: Roberto Patlan
Block Count: 119
Second Place
Jose Soto
Sargon Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Tomas Quinones Lopez
Block Count: 115
Third Place
Jose Noe Martinez
Stone Cold Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Heriberto Estrada
Block Count: 116
Patlan Named 2017 Fastest Trowel
2016
First Place
Jose Noe Martinez
Stone Cold Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Heriberto Estrada
Block Count: 116
Second Place
Jose Soto
Sargon Masonry
Phoenix
Tender: Israel Mendoza
Block Count: 119
Third Place
Arcadio Armenta
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, Ariz.
Tender: Guadalupe Aragon
Block Count: 113
Martinez named 2016 Fastest Trowel
2015
First Place
Arcadio Armenta
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, Ariz.
Tender: Guadalupe Aragon
Block Count: 119
Second Place
Alvaro Landaverde
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, Ariz.
Tender: Heriberto Salazar
Block Count: 116
Third Place
Irvin Willoughby
Pascal Robertson Masonry, Inc.
Sorrento, Fla.
Tender: Lawrence Singleton
Block Count: 130
Armenta named 2015 Fastest Trowel
2014
First Place
Irvin Willoughby
Pascal Robertson Masonry, Inc.
Sorrento, FL
Tender: Lawrence Singleton
Block Count: 126
Second Place
Kris Belinte
Native American Bricklayers
Chandler, AZ
Tender: Fernando Jones
Block Count: 115
Third Place
Pascal Robertson
Pascal Robertson Masonry, Inc.
Sorrento, FL
Tender: Tyler Robertson
Block Count: 118
Willoughby named 2014 Fastest Trowel
2013
First Place
Arcadio Armenta
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, AZ
Tenders: Guadalupe Aragon, Carlos Chacaj
Block Count: 117
Second Place
Alfredo Cardenas
Pioneer Masonry, Inc.
Glendale, AZ
Tenders: Humberto Cardenas, Gaciel Flores
Block Count: 111
Third Place
Raul Reyes
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, AZ
Tenders: Luis F. Pacheco, Gerardo Patlan
Block Count: 113
Armenta named 2013 Fastest Trowel
2012
First Place
Mike Canez III
Triple M Masonry
Phoenix, AZ
Tenders: Manuel Coronado, Issac Perez
Block Count: 109
Second Place
Bob Christensen
A.S.R. Constructors
Riverside, CA
Tenders: Shawn Romano, Victor Lozono
Block Count: 111
Third Place
Kris Chee
Rhino Masonry, Inc.
Mesa, AZ
Tenders: Luis Vargas, Ricky Esparza
Block Count: 111
Canez named 2012 Fastest Trowel
2011
First Place
Kris Chee
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, AZ
Tenders: Enrique Esparza, Gilberto Palacio
Block Count: 114
Second Place
Keith White
Frazier Masonry
North Highlands, CA
Tenders: Frankie White, Charlie Weger
Block Count: 110
Third Place
Ray Robinson
J.A.M. Construction, Inc.
Gainesville, FL
Tenders: Lynette Darby, James Allen
Block Count: 114
Chee Repeats as Fastest Trowel Champion
2010
First Place
Kris Chee
Maverick Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, AZ
Tenders: Enrique Esparza, Gilberto Palacios Aguero
Second Place
Ray Robinson
J.A.M. Construction, Inc.
Gainesville, FL
Tenders: Lynette Darby, James Allen
Third Place
Bob Christensen
ASR Constructors
Riverside, CA
Tenders: Shawn Ramano, Gabino Berrera
2009
First Place
Pascal Robertson
Robertson Masonry
Sorrento, FL
Tenders: Tyler Robertson, Jesse Fullen
Second Place
Ray Robinson
J.A.M. Construction, Inc.
Gainesville, FL
Tenders: Lynette Darby, James Allen
Third Place
Kriston B. Chee
Maverick Masonry, Inc.
Glendale, AZ
Tenders: Enrique Esparza, Gilberto Palacios Aguero
Robertson Repeats as Fastest Trowel Champion
2008
First Place
Pascal Robertson
Robertson Masonry
Sorrento, FL
Tenders: Tyler Robertson, Jesse Fullen
Second Place
Ray Robinson
J.A.M. Construction, Inc.
Gainesville, FL
Tenders: Lynette Darby, James Allen
Third Place
Noe Melgoza
Avila Masonry
Glendale, AZ
Tenders: Oswaldo Rodriguez, Diego Martinez
Robertson Wins 2008 Fastest Trowel Competition
2007
First Place
Ray Robinson
J.A.M. Construction, Inc.
Gainesville, FL
Second Place
Mike Canez III
Triple M Masonry, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
Third Place
Gonzalo Lopez
Fyffe Masonry & Plastering, Inc.
Glendale, AZ
2007 Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition
2006
First Place
Mike Canez, III
Triple M Masonry
Phoenix, AZ
Second Place
Pascal Robertson
Robertson Masonry
Apopka, FL
Third Place
Moroni Mejia, II
Rhino Masonry
Mesa, AZ
Fastest Trowel Speeds into Vegas
2005
First Place
Benjamin Houghton
Houghton Masonry
Blue Grass, IA
Second Place
Scott Ramm
Heartland Construction
Cedar Rapids, IA
Third Place
Javier Lares
Winco Masonry
Porter, TX
Block Stacks Up at Fastest Trowel
2004
First Place
Moroni Mejia, II
Rhino Masonry, Inc.
Mesa, AZ
Second Place
Pascal Robertson
Robertson Masonry
Apopka, FL
Third Place
Ramon Gonzalez
Canyon Rock Masonry, Inc.
Flagstaff, AZ
2004 Fastest Trowel Competition
2003
First Place
Rex Allen
Cunningham Masonry
Green Cove Springs, FL
Second Place
Pascal Robertson
Robertson Masonry
Apopka, FL
Third Place
Glen Houghton, Sr.
Houghton Masonry
Blue Grass, IA
2003 Fastest Trowel Competition
2002
First Place
Rudolfo Ramirez
GBC Masonry
Lake Elsinore, CA
Second Place
Ben Houghton
Better Built Masonry
Durant, IA
Third Place
Mike Canez, III
Rivera Masonry
Phoenix, AZ
Fastest Trowel on the Block Competition
2001
First Place
Jeff Goebel
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, AZ
Tenders: Paul Rick, Jack Sutter
Second Place
Mike Canez III
Riveria Masonry, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
Third Place
Tyrone Piehl
Ron Kendell Masonry
West Palm Beach, FL
2000
First Place
Jeff Goebel
Sutter Masonry, Inc.
El Mirage, AZ
Block Count: 140
Second Place
Art Canez
Generation Masonry
Phoenix, AZ
Block Count: 130
Third Place
Glenn Houghton
Houghton Masonry
Blue Grass, IA
Block Count: 106
1998
First Place
Art Canez
Top Quality Masonry
Phoenix, AZ
1997
First Place
Mike Rivas
Yocum Masonry
Redland, CA
Second Place (tie)
Mike Canez
Top Quality Masonry
Phoenix, AZ
Second Place (tie)
Rodolfo Ramirez
GBC Concrete & Masonry Construction
Perris, CA
1996
First Place
Mark Foeste
Second Place
Jeff Voss
Third Place
Rick Hunter
