ABOUT

Career began in 1954 as an apprentice bricklayer. Founded M.L. Vasquez, Inc. in 1967. Was in the forefront of forming the Southwestern Illinois Mason Contractors Association (SWIMCA) in 1978. Coordinated bricklayer and laborer negotiations. Served as an officer for SWIMCA and Masonry Institute of Southern Illinois (MISI). Acted as Executive Director for MISI. Trustee for the Bricklayers’ Local No. 8 Pension, Health & Welfare Boards. Served as a board member with the International Masonry Institute. Long-time member of MCAA. At age 70, traveled to South Africa for two weeks to build a church. His contributions to the industry benefited all Southern Illinois mason contractors.