GEN NXT: Jessie Demler

Editor’s Note: MASONRY Magazine had the opportunity to talk with Jessie Demler from Shane Demler Masonry, Inc. about his experience in the masonry industry. Although he has not competed in competitions, Jessie is known across masonry social media as “SlimBrick” as a 4th generation mason. MASONRY Magazine: Tell me a little bit about yourself. Jessie …

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GEN NXT: Ruben Rodriguez

Sponsored By Editor’s Note: MASONRY Magazine had the chance to work with the Arizona Masonry Council to talk with Ruben Rodriguez regarding his experience in the industry. Ruben is a father of four, competitor, and hard worker. His goal is to open his own masonry business one day. M.M.: Tell me a little bit about …

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GEN NXT: Abril Baza

Sponsored By Editor’s Note: MASONRY Magazine had the opportunity to talk with Abril Baza, a sophomore who has enjoyed her experience competing in masonry competitions and working with her mentor towards future goals in the industry.  MASONRY Magazine: Tell me a bit about yourself. Abril Baza: My name is Abril Baza and I am from …

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GEN NXT: Mikayla Wilgosh

Editor’s Note: MASONRY Magazine had the opportunity to hear from Mikayla Wilgosh, a young woman from Ontario who has been working on her apprenticeship. Mikayla completed her pre-apprenticeship program in 2022, and has been working with Integrity Masonry since then. Thank you, Mikayla, for taking the time to talk with us about your experience in …

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GEN NXT: Maurice Stringer

Sponsored By: Editor’s Note: MASONRY Magazine had the chance to talk with Maurice Stringer, 1st Year 3rd Place at the Masonry Skills Challenge this year. Maurice works hard and has a passion for the masonry industry. Thank you, Maurice, for taking the time to talk with us.  Masonry Magazine: Tell me a bit about yourself. …

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GEN NXT: Matt DiBara

Sponsored By: Editor’s Note: For our first 2023 feature of GEN NXT, MASONRY Magazine had the chance to talk with Matt DiBara, Owner of DiBara Masonry, about his experience in masonry, marketing, and more. With a generational background in the field, Matt continues to use his strengths to benefit the masonry industry as a whole. …

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2022 GEN NXT: The Year in Review

Sponsored By: Editor’s Note: In 2022, MASONRY Magazine had the chance to hear from various outstanding masons and apprentices. Our GEN NXT series aims to highlight the next generation of leaders in the masonry industry, and we cannot thank them enough for taking the time to participate. Thank you to Masonry Cosmetics for sponsoring a …

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