MASONRY STRONG

by Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA)

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 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.

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