Building Stone Institute Names Leonard Man of the Year
Building Stone Institute Names Leonard Man of the Year
St. Louis' largest masonry contractor honored with industry award
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2, 2005 - Jeff Leonard, president of Leonard Masonry Inc., has been selected as the Building Stone Institute's 2005 Man of the Year.
Building Stone Institute, a national trade association of masonry and stone workers, presented this prestigious award to Leonard for his exceptional work and progress as president of BSI. Profiled in the July/August/September 2005 issue of Building Stone Magazine, Leonard is recognized for his continuing industry influence, sharing his skills, time and experience with others in the masonry field. As president of BSI, Leonard has made great strides in reaching the organization's goals - education and promotion of natural stone.
"I am grateful for being given the opportunity to help shape an industry that I hold so near to my heart," said Leonard. "I know that with the progress made in the last few years, we can expect continued growth and revolutionary designs on an industry wide level."
Leonard Masonry is ranked among the nation's top masonry contractors. Leonard has worked on numerous high-profile projects in the St. Louis area, including several major structures at Washington University and Saint Louis University, the Savvis Center, and the 40-story Thomas F. Eagleton Federal Courthouse downtown. The company also is in high demand for high-end residential work and has received numerous local and national awards for craftsmanship.
Leonard holds a dual degree in business and engineering from Colorado State University. In 2004, he was named Masonry Construction Magazine's 2004 Industry Leader of the Year.
Founded in 1959, Leonard Masonry, Inc. has grown to be the largest masonry contractor in St. Louis and is recognized for its fine craftsmanship and on-time work delivery within budget. Leonard Masonry is a four-generation, family-owned business. It has been the masonry contractor on many of St. Louis' landmark structures, including the Missouri Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Anheuser-Busch Hall at the Washington University School of Law, the Charles F. Knight Center and Shaw Park Plaza.