Enhancing awareness of the durability, beauty and design capabilities of masonry.


The Arizona Masonry Guild, Inc. (AMG) was established in 1958 to service the masonry industry statewide. Its members include manufacturers, suppliers, cement companies, masons, retailers and a variety of business support organizations. Masonry products include block, brick or stone. Masonry is known for its strength and its natural ability to blend with the surrounding environment. The Guild has played a significant role in shaping the residential and commercial building industry during the past 52 years with programs of value, (mainly educationally oriented) for both the industry and general public. The Guild has contributed to the economic development of Arizona and the advancement of technology and education, new product development, improved construction standards, enhanced safety policies and increased the energy efficiency of masonry products.

AMG also has a long-standing commitment to education, supporting programs for architectural and engineering students at Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University. It sponsors a number of professional state-approved continuing education programs and workshops for the real estate, engineering and architectural communities.

The Guild continuously underwrites educational programs with university professors to conduct studies on energy efficiency, develop Internet engineering courses and write specification manuals and handbooks for the industry. AMG also sponsors speakers for public and industry-related functions throughout the year.

Guild members serve on numerous local, regional and national technical committees for research, to improve the standards of products, update building codes and enhance safety at construction sites.

The Arizona Masonry Guild is also committed to providing educational programs for the general public that are helpful, from small projects like laying brick or patio pavers, to building their next home with masonry products. The Guild is leading the way in supporting versatile products with more options in color and texture, while still maintaining its durability, fire resistance ratings, and energy-savings features."


AMG is also active in local community issues, and has helped programs like the Sojouner Center, by donating labor and materials to help expand their facility so they can provide more beds for homeless and battered women and children. Or helping kids in Avondale design and build a skateboard park and by donating labor and materials to help build new facilities at Camp Geronimo, a Boy Scout facility in Payson. Our most recent involvement is with the Sunshine Acres Children's home where we have donated materials and labor to assist in building a girl's dorm.

The Guild has helped Habitat For Humanity/Tucson to build homes featuring green build concepts or homes that are environmentally sensitive and has also contributed to Sunshine Acres Childrens Home.

	President Todd Nessler Sun Valley Masonry, Inc.	Vice President Tom McMaster Master Block, Inc.
	Secretary Dave Endres Superlite Block	Treasurer Steve LeClaire AZ Block 2000, LLC
	Past President Chris King Phoenix Brick Yard

	Brent Almquist Marvel Building & Masonry Supply, Inc.	Becky Connelly Show Low Block Company
	Ed Fink Chemical Lime Company	Clem Hellmann Quality Block Company
	Kim Kirkendoll Salt River Materials Group	Jim Lange CEMEX Inc.
	Young Block Company	Mike Meskimen Thunderbird Masonry, Inc.
	Doug Peters Western Block Company	Bret Reinhard Paragon Concrete Products
	Chris Ross Block-Lite Company	Doug Schlueter Arizona Portland Cement
	Cam Smith Yavapai Block Company	Mike Sutter Sutter Masonry, Inc.

	Executive Director Lisa A. Prichard	Assistant Director Deb Lasch