2023
board of directors
We are so grateful for the leadership of our Board of Directors. This hard-working group sets the goals and drives the strategic plan of the organization. They also ensure that RMMI has the resources it needs to provide consistent value for its members. The Board is comprised of four Executive Officers and eight Directors who serve 2-3 year terms.

Jacob Wipf
RMMI President
Interstate Brick

Christy Crook
RMMI Vice President
Phoenix Masonry

Vincent Caligaris
RMMI Secretary/Treasurer
SpecMix / Quikrete Denver

John Nacos
RMMI Past President
Soderberg Masonry

Josh Buster
Director
Lyons Sandstone

Marshall Carr
Director
ARCO Concrete, Inc.
Scott Christensen
Director
The Gallegos Corporation
Clinton Clarke
Director
Best Block

Chris Gorenflo
Director
Basalite Concrete Products

Nate Grueter
Director
Martin Marietta

Michael Schuller, PE
Ex Officio Director
Atkinson-Noland & Associates

Randy Tuinder
Director
Hydro Rents

Nick Vuolo
Director
Network Insurance Services, LLC

Jim Welte
Director
Summit Brick Company
Past Officers Advisory Council

Brian Montelongo
RMMI Past President (2021)
Best Block

Ed Nagel
RMMI Past President (2020)
Nagel & Associates

Joe Kerrigan, PE
RMMI Past President (2019)
Basalite Concrete Products

Josh Cronholm
RMMI Past President (2018)
Ammex Masonry, Inc.

Jeff Berven
RMMI Past President (2016/2017)
CRS Insurance Brokerage

Brent Broekemeier
RMMI Past President (2014/2015)
Rio Grande Company

Andy Cooper
RMMI Past Sec’y/Treasurer
(2008-2020)
Berich Masonry, Inc.
STAFF
Meet the professionals who serve and support the members and partners of the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute. Day in and day out, they turn ideas into action, passion into programs, and problems into solutions. And they love to hear from their members and all those who choose to use masonry!
TECHNICAL ADvisory TEAM
These experts are the heart and soul of RMMI’s technical support. They teach our classes and write our publications. They train and mentor our members. They answer countless questions, review drawings, and troubleshoot jobsite challenges. We are lucky to have them as our go-to resource for all things masonry!

Diane Travis, Architect
DT Consulting, LLC

Dave Woodham, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates

Donald Harvey, PE
Atkinson-Noland & Associates

Mike Rosser
Construction Safety Advisor
Corporate Safety Services

Ed Nagel
Masonry Cleaning Advisor
Nagel & Associates

January Allen, Esq.
Contract Law Advisor
Galvanize Law

Kate Strauss, Esq.
Contract Law Advisor
Galvanize Law
COMMITTEES


Future Leaders Group (FLG)
This group is the brainchild of our youngest RMMI Board members, who have a burning desire to develop the next generation of industry leaders, and to make it easier for the best and brightest in our field to build relationships, grow their leadership skills, and advance their careers.
FLG will host networking events, a leadership development and mentoring program, and industry marketing initiatives geared toward future leaders in architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate development.
Who can join the Future Leaders Group? Members who are passionate about masonry. Great at what they do. Open to learning and sharing new ideas. There’s no age limit for our Future Leaders. We’re seeking people who are important to the future of their companies – young in age, young in experience, or young at heart.
Interested in joining this dynamic group? Contact one of our co-chairs!
Co-Chairs:
Brian Montelongo, Colorado Best Block
Vincent Caligaris, SpecMix/Quikrete Denver (Workforce Development)
Christy Crook, Phoenix Masonry, Inc. (Leadership Development)
Chris Gorenflo, Basalite Concrete Products (Marketing)
Jim Welte, Summit Brick Company (Networking)
Staff Liaison:
Kim Wyatt, RMMI
Signature Events Committee
This fun, diverse group gets together several times a year to plan our most popular Signature Events, including the Annual Clay Shoot, Golf Classic, and Holiday Party. Committee members also reach out to our membership regularly to encourage participation and sponsorship of RMMI events, and to glean new ideas for upcoming programs.
Staff Liaison:
Kim Wyatt, RMMI
Skills Training Task Force
Staff Liaison:
Ann Wolter, RMMI