MASONRY STRONG
MASONRY STRONG is created by the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). The short-form show focuses on the people who make up the $33 billion industry. Each conversation will be wildly different and fun with the people who help keep masonry strong.
Danielle Mokris | Masonry Strong Podcast
Season 2: Episode 4 -- Danielle Mokris sits down with Anelise Stobbe, host of the Masonry Strong Podcast, to talk about her work experience with the Block Design Collective, her expertise in Cold Weather, and her background.
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The Masonry Strong Podcast (MSP), a Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) production created by the Masonry Strong Network (MSN), features short-form conversations with contractors, leaders and suppliers who shape the masonry industry. In each episode, meet the real people of the masonry trade through an authentic and fun format. The show explores how each guest entered into the...
Garen Graves | Masonry Strong Podcast
Garen Graves sits down with Anelise Stobbe, host of the Masonry Strong Podcast, to talk about his previous work experience as a teacher, how he got started in the industry, and his work with Oldcastle.
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The Masonry Strong Podcast (MSP), a Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) production created by the Masonry Strong Network (MSN), features short-form conversations with contractors, leaders and suppliers who shape the masonry industry. In each episode, meet the real people of the masonry trade through an authentic and fun format. The show explores how each guest entered into the...
Melonie Leslie & Kent Bounds | Masonry Strong Podcast
Melonie Leslie and Kent Bounds sit down with Anelise Stobbe, new host of the Masonry Strong Podcast, to talk about the Executive Board, their path in the industry, and our yearly Midyear Meetings.
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The Masonry Strong Podcast (MSP), a Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) production created by the Masonry Strong Network (MSN), features short-form conversations with contractors, leaders and suppliers who shape the masonry industry. In each episode, meet the real people of the masonry trade through an authentic and fun format. The show explores how each guest entered into the business, their...
Nick Blohowiak & Mike Rolf | Masonry Strong Podcast
Nick Blohowiak and Mike Rolf sit down with Anelise Stobbe, new host of the Masonry Strong Podcast, to talk about Spec-Mix, their path in the industry, and World of Concrete.
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The Masonry Strong Podcast (MSP), a Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) production created by the Masonry Strong Network (MSN), features short-form conversations with contractors, leaders and suppliers who shape the masonry industry. In each episode, meet the real people of the masonry trade through an authentic and fun format. The show explores how each guest entered into the business, their thoughts on current...
Episode 38: Bob Thomas, CEO of the CMHA
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Justin got to talk with Bob Thomas about his vision with CMHA, how he sees it growing, and where he thinks this industry is heading in the future.
Episode 37: Starling Johnson, VP of Sales at Johnson Concrete Products
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Starling Johnson joins the set in Indianapolis to talk about her path within masonry, sales in this industry, and life outside of work.
Episode 37: Starling Johnson, VP of Sales at Johnson Concrete Products
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Starling Johnson joins the set in Indianapolis to talk about her path within masonry, sales in this industry, and life outside of work.
Episode 36: Kim Spahn, CEO of the Concrete Masonry Checkoff
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Justin got to sit down for a conversation with Kim Spahn to talk about the Concrete Masonry Checkoff, how Kim first got involved in this industry, and much more.
Episode 35: David Pitre, Chair of the Board at CMHA
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, David Pitre sits down with Justin to talk about CMHA, the moves the association is making for the future of the industry, and the journey he took to get to being the Chair of the Board.
Episode 34: Major Ogilvie, CEO at Ogilvie Strategies, LLC
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Major Ogilvie joins the set to talk about his days playing football in college, how his journey started, and how he's seen the masonry industry change over the years.
Episode 33: Dawn Rogers, Executive Director at Arizona Masonry Council
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, we're happy to be joined by Dawn Rogers from Arizona Masonry Council to talk about her journey in the masonry industry, as well as give her insight as to what the future of the industry looks like.
Episode 32: Richard O'Connor, President at Taylor Concrete Products
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Richard O'Connor sits down with Justin in Indianapolis to talk about new advancements being made in masonry, as well as how he got started in this industry.
Episode 31: James Hoskinson, President at Lang Masonry Group
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, James Hoskinson comes on the set to discuss his journey in the masonry industry, and tell his story how how he ended up where he is today.
Episode 30: Pat Sauter, VP at King's Material, Inc.
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Pat Sauter joins the set in Indianapolis to talk about his hobbies, the future of the masonry industry, and CMU.
Episode 29: Buddie Barnes, Chairman of the Board at Dee Brown, Inc.
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, we're joined by Buddie Barnes, who is extremely well-known in the masonry industry. Listen to some of Buddie's favorite industry and project stories, and his urge to pass the torch to the next generation.
Episode 28: Kendall Anderegg, President and CEO at Mutual Materials Company
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Kendall Anderegg joins the set to dive into the new things coming in masonry as well as her journey in this industry.
Episode 27: Rob McKay, Chief Operating Officer at Instone
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Rob McKay from Instone joins the show to talk about his story as well as the processes and procedures of manufacturing natural stone.
Episode 26: Chris Bettinger, Oldcastle Coastal
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Chris Bettinger joins Justin for conversation about his venture into the masonry industry.
Episode 25: Damian Lang, CEO of Watertown Enterprises
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Damian Lang sits down to go through his journey in this industry, the ups and downs, and gives advice to those starting out.
Episode 25: Blair Harter, NW GM at Basalite Concrete Products LLC
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Blair Harter comes on the set to talk about how he got started in the industry and what keeps him coming back to masonry every day.
Episode 24: Gary Hensley, VP of Sales at Oldcastle Adams
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Gary Hensley joins Justin in Indianapolis to talk about his story within the masonry industry, how he got started, how he's seen it evolve, and where he sees it going.
Episode 23: Sam Hoehner, CMHA Immediate Past-Chair
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Justin is joined by Sam Hoehner where they talk about Sam's journey and how he got to this point in his career, the CMHA meetings, and the future of the masonry industry.
Episode 22: GEN NXT Committee
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, the MCAA's GEN NXT Committee, made up of Mason Hill and Liz Graves, joins the set to talk about the importance of inspiring the next generation of masons, and what tactics seem to work best in recruiting new apprentices.
Episode 21: Justin Meyer, VP of Sales - The Quikrete Companies
For this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Justin Meyer joins the MCAA in Indianapolis to talk about where his love for the industry started and what it's like attending the CMHA meetings.
Episode 20: Mark Kemp, Superior Masonry
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Mark Kemp joins the set to talk about his esteemed career in masonry, how his passion stayed strong throughout the years, and how retirement has been treating him.
Episode 19: Mike & Tom Finch, RCP Block & Brick
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Mike and Tom Finch join the set in Indianapolis to crack jokes, talk about how they both got started in this industry, and the ways they've seen this trade advance and evolve over the years.
Episode 18: Jeff Tew, Westlake Royal Stone Solutions
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Jeff Tew joins the show, along with MCAA President Jeff Buczkiewicz, to talk about where his passion for this industry started and what it's been like working on the Supplier side of the industry.
Episode 17: Gary Joyner, Joyner Masonry Works
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Gary Joyner joins the set to talk about his extensive career in the industry, where his passion for the masonry industry started, and how he's been enjoying retirement.
Episode 16: Larry Vacala, President at Tyler Lane Construction Inc.
Larry Vacala joins the MASONRY STRONG Podcast to talk about his incredible journey in the masonry industry, what it's been like to see the industry change over the years, and where he sees the industry heading in the future.
Episode 15: Steve Wheeler, Sales and Business Development at EZG
Steve Wheeler joins the MASONRY STRONG set to talk about how he introduced to this industry, the art of selling, and his love of golf.
Episode 14: Foreman Instructors
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Foreman Instructors Donnie Williams, Jameel Ervin, and Tom Vacala join Justin in talking about the changes in masonry education over the years, how they all became good friends, and some of their favorite stories from the classroom!
Episode 13: Mason Hill, Vice President at Hill Masonry, Inc
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Mason Hill joins the set to dive into his journey in the masonry industry. Where he started, how his passion grew, and where he sees the industry going.
Episode 12: Paul Cantarella Jr., President at Cantarella & Son, Inc.
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Paul Cantarella Jr. joins the show to talk about his career and passion for the masonry industry, how his journey started, the building of his family's company, and his life outside of work as well.
Episode 11: Jameel Ervin, President at WBF Construction
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Jameel Ervin joins the set to dive into his experience in the masonry industry, how he got to where he is now, and what it was like growing up in Chicago.
Episode 10: The MCAA Executive Board
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, the Executive Board of the MCAA--being Dick Dentinger (Chairman), Kent Huntley (Vice Chairman), Paul Cantarella (Treasurer), and Melonie Leslie (Secretary)--sit down to talk about how they all gained a spot on the board, how they've seen the association grow, and what it means to be apart of an industry such as this one.
Episode 9: Kent Bounds, President of Brazos Masonry, Inc.
In this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Kent Bounds talks about how he worked his way up the ladder at Brazos Masonry, his love for cars and motor sports, and what MASONRY STRONG means to him.
Episode 8: Jim O'Connor, MCAGC
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Jim O'Connor, Executive Director of the Mason Contractors Association of Greater Chicago, joins the show to talk about how he built a career in the masonry industry, his interests and hobbies such as boxing, as well as what it was like growing up in Chicago.
Episode 7: Melonie Leslie, President at G & G Masonry, LLC
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Melonie Leslie goes into how she got started in the masonry industry, what it was like taking over her family business, and how she got involved with the MCAA.
Episode 6: Phil & Donnie Williams, DRP Masonry
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, brothers Phil and Donnie Williams of DRP Masonry go into detail about how their childhood shaped them into who they are today, growing up in the masonry industry, and how they made DRP Masonry what it is today.
Episode 5: Zach Everett, Vice President of EHS
On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Zach Everett joins Justin in talking about how he got started in Safety within the masonry industry, keeping up with all the updated OSHA regulations, and why he's so passionate about keeping workers safe.
