Jack Prazeres has been announced as the new President of MasonryWorx.
Prazeres will lead the new Board and Executive Committee, succeeding Dante Di Giovanni, who will remain on the MasonryWorx Executive Committee as Past President.
“It is an exciting time to assume the position of President of MasonryWorx and I am looking forward to continuing to promote and advocate for the strength, quality and durability of brick, block and stone building materials,” said Prazeres. “Our masonry industry is at a point where there is tremendous potential to grow and it is important that we spread the word to communities about the value of building with our products, both in terms of quality of life and safety.”
In addition to Prazeres’ position on the Executive Committee, Prazeres, president of Target Masonry in Mississauga and recipient of Portugal’s Order of Merit, also spends time dedicated to the many charities and community events that he has founded and serves, including the annual Carassauga Festival and the Luso Canadian Charitable Society. Prazeres is also the publisher of Senso Magazine.
MasonryWorx represents manufacturers, suppliers and skilled professionals from across Ontario, providing homebuyers, homeowners, architects, engineers, builders and government with accurate, timely information about the use and benefits of brick, block and stone masonry products.
Actively involved in community, and health and safety issues, MasonryWorx supports studies and innovation in masonry products that improve fire safety, air quality, durability, and social and environmental stewardship in the building industry.
MasonryWorx’s 2012 Board Members and Executive Committee:
Board Members
Dante Di Giovanni, Blair Building Materials Inc.
Paul Hargest, Boehmers
Jason De Rose, Uni-Tri Masonry Limited (Masonry Contractors Association of Toronto)
Marcus Poirier, Permacon
Judy Pryma, Brampton Brick
Frank Giordano, St Marys Cement (Cement Association of Canada)
Erminio Oliveri, Holcim Canada (Cement Association of Canada)
Jack Prazeres, Target Masonry (Masonry Contractors Association of Toronto)
Joe Ippolito, Arriscraft International Inc.
Tony Di Lena, Richvale York Block Inc.
Frank Corrado, Hanson Brick
Basil Fazio, BLOK-LOK Limited
Joao Baptista Alves, Universal Workers Union, Local 1
Domenic Montemurro, Medi Group Inc. (Masonry Contractors Association of Toronto)
Executive Committee
Jack Prazeres – President
Bruno Masucci – Vice President
Marcus Poirier – Treasurer
Dante Di Giovanni – Past President