 David Sovinski
National Director
410-280-1304 |
| David’s experience includes masonry project manager, estimator, and teacher of architecture and technology at Purdue University/ Indianapolis. He has a B.S. in construction management from Purdue University. |
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 Lawrence Darling, CPC, AIC
Director of Education
734-944-7766 |
| Larry manages Contractor College and Supervisor and Foreman Certification programs. His experience includes project manager and professor of Construction Management. He holds Master’s degrees in Construction Management and Historic Preservation. |
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 Maria Viteri, AIA, LEED AP
Director of Sustainability and Program Development
410-280-1306 |
| A registered architect in Pennsylvania who practiced in Pittsburgh, Maria has a Bachelor/ Master of Architecture from Tulane University and a dual M.B.A./M.Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. |
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 Diane Throop, PE, FTMS
Director of Engineering
513-272-2470 |
| Diane has more than 30 years' experience in engineering and construction, mostly in masonry. She is Chair of the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5) and former chair of ASTM Committee C15. She has a BSCE and an MBA from the University of Toledo and is registered in Ohio and Michigan. |
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 Dawn Lafey
Marketing Manager
410-280-1310 |
| Dawn coordinates national program development, scheduling and delivery. She also manages IMI exhibits and shows. Dawn has a degree from Anne Arundel Community College. |
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 John
Bachenski
New York City Director
718-706-0593 |
| John’s background
is in architecture, construction, marketing
and sales. He received his Bachelor of Architecture
degree from Temple University. |
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 Olene
Bigelow
Minnesota Director
612-332-2214 |
| Olene chairs the IMI
Code Committee. She is on the board of The
Masonry Society and chairs its Certification
Committee. She has a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus
College and did graduate work at the University
of Minnesota. |
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 Steve
Bolognese
New England Director
617-338-3199 |
| Steve’s background
includes engineering and technical sales.
A 32-year member of BAC Local 3 MA, he has
a B.S. in civil engineering from Lowell Technological
Institute. |
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 David
Collins, CSI
Indiana/Kentucky Director
317-845-2949 |
| David is a 28-year member
of BAC Local 4 IN/KY, with experience in project
management and supervision. He has a B.A. in
Business from Indiana University Bloomington. |
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 Pat Conway, AIA, CSI
Wisconsin Director
608-437-6871 |
Pat is a registered architect in Wisconsin with expertise in masonry rain screen walls, air barriers, movement joints, flashing, job site troubleshooting, and contemporary masonry wall detailing. He has a B.S. in architecture from the University of Minnesota. |
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 Scott Conwell, AIA, CDT, LEED AP
Illinois Director
630-396-3144 |
| A licensed architect in Illinois, Scott’s background includes project management and construction administration. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. |
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 Joseph S. Fattore, R.A.
Mid-Atlantic Director
856-228-7549 |
| Joe has over 25 years of experience in architecture, construction, and sales, and has been a Registered Architect since 1995. He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Temple University. |
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 Rick Filloramo
Connecticut/Rhode Island Director
860-659-5813 |
A former masonry contractor, he has a B.S. in Architecture from Ohio State University and an Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology from Wentworth Institute. He has more than 30 years of masonry experience, and is a member of the Masonry Standards Joint Committee. |
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 Jonathan Holsgrove
Director of Outreach and Special Projects
718-706-0593 |
| Jonathan is a pointer/ cleaner/ caulker member of BAC Local 1 NY. He has a marketing degree from New York Institute of Technology. |
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 Keith Lashway, PE
New York State Director
518-464-5031 |
Keith has more than 35 years of experience in civil/structural engineering, including project/construction management, estimating and material specifications. He is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers. He received his BS degree from the University of Buffalo. |
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 Peter Loughney, CPC, AIC
Michigan Director
734-944-7766 |
| Pete’s experience includes construction field supervision and professor of Construction Management at Eastern Michigan University, where he earned a Master’s degree. |
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 Tom Nagy
Ohio/Western Pennsylvania Director
440-526-6310 |
| Tom has been in construction for three decades, including project supervision and management. He is a member of BAC Local 5 OH. He attended Kent State and Ohio University. |
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 Mike Peterson
New Jersey Director
609-291-8000 |
| A former mason contractor for 30 years, Mike's experience includes estimating and project management. He is a co-founder of the Masonry Contractors of New Jersey, and a member and former trustee of Local 5 NJ. He attended Quincy University and Western New England College. |
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 Peter Spinella, AIA, NCARB
Central Pennsylvania Director
717- 898-2727 |
| Peter has more than 30 years' experience as a director of architecture, project manager and architect with expertise in design/build and project management. He graduated from Clemson University. |
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 Stephanie Staub, LEED GA
New Jersey Marketing Director
609-291-8000 |
| Stephanie coordinates programming for New Jersey and New York, plus national programs for Communications and Golden Trowel Awards. She has a B.S. Degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Trenton State College. |
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 Mary Linn Theis
Pennsylvania Marketing Director
724-776-1930 |
Mary Linn coordinates programming for the Mid-Atlantic Region, plus national programs and Golden Trowel Awards. She attended Robert Morris University and Fairfield University. |
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 Justin Woelfel, Jr.
Nevada Director
702-233-8794 |
| Justin is a third generation tile, terrazzo, and marble contractor. His experience includes installation, project management, estimating, and installation education. He attended New Mexico State University. |
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