CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has announced the creation of its first chapter in New York state.
The Upstate New York MCAA Chapter was incorporated in July. Its purpose is to preserve and promote the masonry industry by providing training for masons, advocating fair codes and standards, fostering a safe work environment, and marketing the benefits of masonry materials, according to an association news release. The Upstate NY Chapter will provide services to the masonry industry throughout Central New York, the Southern Tier, and all of upstate New York.
Fee-based memberships in the chapter are open to mason contractors, suppliers, and industry design and construction professionals. Students pursuing construction industry studies can also join the chapter without having to pay a membership fee.
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The Upstate New York MCAA Chapter created a board of directors and has elected its first officers. Mike Palmer of Remlap Construction will serve as the chapter’s first president. Other officers include: VP: Brett Sherman of Alliance Masonry; Treasurer: Eric Schneid of Schneid Construction; Secretary: Jim Polakiewicz of Doyner, Inc.
David Biggs of Biggs Consulting Engineering, Rick Roach of Barnes & Cone, and Brian Casler of Casler Masonry are also serving as board members.
The Upstate New York MCAA Chapter is one of 13 MCAA chapters nationwide, according to the association’s website. The local chapter is listed under a New Woodstock, N.Y. address (town of Cazenovia).
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