C. Dewitt Brown Jr.

C. DeWitt Brown founded Dee Brown Masonry, Inc. October 31, 1955. The company expanded to a regional contractor January 1, 1977 and a national contractor in February 1985. He established DBM/Hatch, Inc. in 1989 and Kepco+DBI, LLC in 1998.

Brown helped establish the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Mason Contractors Association of America and the Associated Masonry Contractors of Texas (AMCT) in 1960. He served as AMTC President in 1963 and 1979. He later helped establish the North Texas Contractor Association and served as President in 1973.


Brown has been recognized for efforts in the formation of the North Texas Contractor Association in 1974 with the AGC of Dallas S.I.R Award. He served as President of the MCAA from 1986-1988 and is the namesake of the C. DeWitt Brown Leadman Award, presented annually by the MCAA to an individual who has provided exemplary leadership in advancing the masonry industry.


C. DeWitt Brown passed away April 25, 2000 of complications from his battle with cancer.


Founded Dee Brown Masonry, Inc. October 31, 1955. Expanded to a regional contractor January 1, 1977. Expanded to a national contractor in February 1985. Established DBM/Hatch, Inc. in 1989. Established Kepco+DBI, LLC in 1998. Helped establish the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the MCAA and the Associated Masonry Contractors of Texas (AMCT) in 1960. Served as AMTC President in 1963 and 1979. Helped establish the North Texas Contractor Association and served as President in 1973. Recognized for efforts in the formation of the North Texas Contractor Association in 1974 with the AGC of Dallas S.I.R Award. Served as President of the MCAA from 1986-1988.

Roles

MCAA Board

Chairman 1986-1987

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On August 27, 1950 the first convention of the Mason Contractors Association of America was held in Sun Porch of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Mich. Pictured around the table (left to right) are: Norman Bourchard, Gregor Pichler, William Ouweneel, William Picco, George Hill, John Taheny, Joseph Cachey, Dominic Manprisio, Jack Downs, Carl Yantz, Marshall Harrison, Harry Cohen, John Hawkes, Floyd Elliott, Bob McKean, R.R. “Bob” Sneed and Bob Fulcher. Not pictured are: Evan L. Harris, Fred Steinhoff, Fred Slather and George Miller.

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MCAA The Masonry Hall of Fame Alumni

Hall of Fame 2012-2012

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Masonry Hall of Fame
The Masonry Hall of Fame was created by the Mason Contractors Association of America to recognize and award individuals who have dedicated their lives to the masonry industry.
Do you know someone who has dedicated their life to the masonry industry? If so, nominate them to be part of the Masonry Hall of Fame.

HALL OF FAME CRITERIA
Individuals must have had a major impact on the masonry industry, not necessarily with just the MCAA.
Nominations must state the significant accomplishments of the individual nominee.
Individuals must have been or be in the industry for a minimum of 25 years.
Individuals cannot be a current executive officer of the MCAA.
Masonry instructors can only be submitted by the National Masonry Instructors Association.
Submissions will be reviewed and voted upon by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Nominees must receive two-thirds of the eligible votes in order to be accepted into the Hall of Fame.
Involvement in the industry is open.
Nominees can be but are not limited to contractors, employees, instructors, architects, engineers, and association staff.
Each recipient will receive one plaque.
A high resolution photo must be provided for each inductee to be used on the Hall of Fame plaque.

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