Leadership
Upstate Masonry Institute was established to open communication between design professionals, engineers, spec writers, suppliers and mason contractors. We offer masonry introductory classes to high school students across New York State, and continuing education for architects. Contact us to learn how a partnership with UMI will benefit your organization!
UMI Leadership
Director of Marketing & Business Development - Bailey Reid
UMI Executive Board
- President - Andrew Sciocchetti, AJS Masonry, Inc.
- Vice President - Brian Casler, Casler Masonry, Inc.
- Treasurer - Scott Lupini, Lupini Construction, Inc.
- Lew Houghtaling, Debrino Caulking Associates
- Managing Director - Todd Helfrich
UMI Advisory Board
- David Biggs – Biggs Consulting Engineering
- Nick Carparelli – Executive Director, NYS Concrete Masonry Association
- Earl Hall- Construction Employers Association of CNY
- Pat Tirino – Vice President Bricklayers Local #2
Did You Know?
Did you know in NYS there were over 20 million dollars worth of losses due to fires in 2014? There were 19,163 fires within the residential summary (apartments, hotels, and motels), and another 6,403 total fires under the business summary( public assembly, eating/drinking establishments, education, institutions, stores/ offices). Structural masonry in new construction can help alleviate those losses because when a fire happens, it is contained in that area and does not spread.