Shows
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 25: Damian Lang, CEO of Watertown EnterprisesOn 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.2025-07-3119 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 25: Blair Harter, NW GM at Basalite Concrete Products LLCOn 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.2025-07-1718 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 24: Gary Hensley, VP of Sales at Oldcastle AdamsOn 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.2025-07-0317 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 23: Sam Hoehner, CMHA Immediate Past-ChairOn 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.2025-06-1912 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 22: GEN NXT CommitteeOn 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.2025-06-0518 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 21: Justin Meyer, VP of Sales - The Quikrete CompaniesFor 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.2025-05-2217 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 20: Mark Kemp, Superior MasonryOn 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.2025-05-0815 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 19: Mike & Tom Finch, RCP Block & BrickOn 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.2025-04-2418 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 18: Jeff Tew, Westlake Royal Stone SolutionsOn 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.2025-04-1017 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 17: Gary Joyner, Joyner Masonry WorksOn 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.2025-03-2712 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 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.2025-03-1317 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 15: Steve Wheeler, Sales and Business Development at EZGSteve Wheeler joins the MASONRY STRONG set to talk about how he introduced to this industry, the art of selling, and his love of golf.2025-02-2716 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 14: Foreman InstructorsOn 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!2025-02-1323 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 13: Mason Hill, Vice President at Hill Masonry, IncOn 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.2025-01-3016 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 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.2025-01-1613 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 11: Jameel Ervin, President at WBF ConstructionOn 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.2025-01-0920 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 10: The MCAA Executive BoardOn 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. 2024-12-2623 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 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.2024-12-1920 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 8: Jim O'Connor, MCAGCOn 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.2024-12-1215 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 7: Melonie Leslie, President at G & G Masonry, LLCOn 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.2024-12-0516 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 6: Phil & Donnie Williams, DRP MasonryOn 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.2024-11-2119 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 5: Zach Everett, Vice President of EHSOn 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.2024-11-1419 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 4: Tom Vacala, Vice President of Operations at Restore Masonry, LLCOn this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Tom Vacala sits down to talk about his love for the masonry industry, how his journey started, where he grew up and how he became the Vice President of Operations at Restore Masonry, LLC.2024-11-0719 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 3: Stephen Borg, Principal at Vogel GroupStephen Borg explains where his passion for politics and lobbying came from. As well as how he got introduced to this industry in the first place.2024-10-3118 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 2: Dick Dentinger, MCAA ChairmanGet to know the Chairman of the MCAA by hearing how he got started in this industry and how important he views networking, as well as the association as a whole.2024-10-2419 min
MASONRY STRONGEpisode 1: Jeff Buczkiewicz, MCAA PresidentOn the first episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, host, Justin Stengel, sits down with the President of the Mason Contractors Association of America, Jeff Buczkiewicz. Talking about his entry into the industry, how he's seen it grow, and the biggest changes from then to now.2024-10-1717 min
MASONRY STRONGMASONRY STRONG Ep. 1: TrailerDive into the first minute of Episode 1 of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, premiering Thursday, October 17th.2024-10-1501 min