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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                                          This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

UMI Executive Board

  • President - Andrew Sciocchetti, AJS Masonry, Inc.
  • Vice President - Brian Casler, Casler Masonry, Inc.
  • Treasurer - Lew Houghtaling, Debrino Caulking Associates
  • Noah Lupini, Lupini Construction, Inc.
  • Managing Director - Todd Helfrich 

UMI Advisory Board

  • Dan Siteman - Director of Industry Development & Technical Services, International Masonry Institute
  • Heather Orvis – Executive Director, NYS Concrete Masonry Association
  • Earl Hall- Executive Director, Construction Employers Association of CNY
  • Kevin Potter – President, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #2
  • Daren Gulliver - Training Director, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #2
  • Chris Marchione - Training Director, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #2
  • Chris Tedford - Organizer/Treasurer, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local #2
  • David Biggs - Founder, Biggs Consulting Co.
  • Jay Niedzialkowski - Owner, Alliance Masonry Corp.
  • Alicia Hodges - Director, Concrete Masonry Checkoff
  • John Jenkins - Project Manager, M.V.P. Construction Co., Inc.
  • Chris Crolius - Founding Principal, MARCH Associates
  • Evan Dougherty - Regional Manager, Package Pavement
  • Andrew Jackson - Project Manager, C2 Design Group
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Did You Know?

Masonry is often thought of as a facade or cladding material and not capable of supporting the entire structure. This is a myth. The fact is that structurally engineered masonry can bring great physical and economical strength to your buildings. When a masonry system approach is used, especially with a brick and concrete block cavity wall, you will find unequaled performance and satisfaction.