INFORMATIVE MEETINGS
Conducts meetings featuring networking, dinner and informative programs concerning masonry and other construction issues. These meetings provide an "open forum" for those involved in the industry.
NEWSLETTER
Publishes "Off the Wall" our e-news, member updates, technical information and the latest in masonry news.
EDUCATION
Sponsors a Masonry Training Program which trains students to lay brick and block to the line as well as exposing them to different types of masonry units. Our Masonry Training Program has been back in business since January, 2015, and new semesters begin in August and January of each year. The association is very appreciative of the training center space donated by Jollay Masonry, Inc.
Supports the continuing education of its members by developing and hosting new masonry certification programs.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
Recognizes those who best represent the masonry industry through the Craftsmanship Awards which honor excellence in masonry construction and the Associate of the Year which honors the associate who has made a significant impact in the masonry industry.
Officers
The Masonry Association of Georgia has a Masonry Contractor member serve as its President and Vice-President. The Secretary-Treasurer position is filled by an Associate member.
Joseph Thrailkill, President
Pyramid Masonry Contractors
2330 Mellon Court
Decatur, GA 30035
Phone: 770-987-4750
E-mail: jthrailkill@pyramidmasonry.net
Lori Colville, Vice-President
Pyramid MASONRY CONTRACTORS
2330 Mellon Court
Decatur, GA 30035
Phone: 770-987-4750
E-mail: lcolville@pyramidmasonry.net
Darrell Sik, Secretary-Treasurer
alley-cassetty brick
996 Huff Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: 678-283-8461
E-mail: dsik@alley-cassetty.com
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, at least three contractor members and as many associate members (based on ratio) as deemed necessary.
Kami Rogers
Trowel Trades
Phone: 770-733-9872
Email: kami.rogers@newsouthsupply.com
Ryne Thackston
ACME Brick and Block
Phone: 678-849-3011
E-mail: rthackston@acmeblockandbrick.com
Blake Turner
B & M Masonry
Phone: 770-318-9586
Email: chris@bmmasonryinc.com
Bernardo Vazquez
b safe construction
Phone: 770-480-5839
Email: bernardo@bsafeconstruction.com
John Young
Oldcastle
Phone: 770-722-9920
Email: john.young@oldcastleapg.com
Committees
CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARDS
Chair: Darrell Sik
Oversees the judging/recognition of masonry construction, general contractors, architects, and suppliers
masonry training
Chair: Taylor Parsons
Oversees the Masonry Training Program and state SkillsUSA competitions
SPECIAL EVENTS - clay shoot
Chair: John Young
Oversees the planning and execution of clay shoot
EDUCATION
Chair: Ryne Thackston
Oversees the planning and execution of educational outreach programs
MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Lori Colville
Oversees membership recruitment/retention efforts
SPECIAL EVENTS - wall raiser
Chair: Brandon Haire
Oversees the planning and execution of Jeff Therrien Memorial Wall Raiser golf tournament
finance
Chair: Darrell Sik
Oversees annual fundraising efforts
Staff
Taylor Parsons
Executive Director
Email: execdirector@mageorgia.org