The People Behind Townsend & Schmidt Masonry

Kevin MacDonald - President

Graduated from Washington High School in West Sacramento, CA. Hired in 1981 as a Bricklayer Apprentice. He became a Bricklayer Journeyman in 1983 and shortly thereafter moved up to a Foreman. Kevin became Field Superintendent in 1990. In 1999 he was elected Vice President of Operations and in 2003 he purchased stock and became Board Member/President.

Bruce M. Mann - Vice President/Estimator

Graduated from La Sierra High School in Carmichael, CA and American River College in Carmichael, CA. Hired in 1964 as Bookkeeper/Accountant. Bruce became Estimator in 1966. In 1973 he purchased stock and became Board Member/Vice President/Head Estimator.

Troy D. Brewer - Estimator

Graduated from Chester Jr. Sr. High School in Chester, CA and Heald Business College in Rancho Cordova, CA. Hired in 2002 as Office Manager/Accountant. Troy became Estimator in 2007. Prior to working for Townsend & Schmidt Masonry, Troy worked for Bar Steel Service, Inc. for twelve years as Chief Financial Officer/Accountant.

Christina Johnstone - Bookkeeper/Accountant

Robert J. Close - Field Superintendent

Graduated from Payson High School in Payson, UT and attended Utah Tech. Hired in 2003 as a Foreman Bricklayer, Robert was promoted to Field Superintendent in 2006. Prior to working for Townsend & Schmidt Masonry Robert worked for Glen Close Construction and George Close Construction as a Foreman Bricklayer.

Robert S. Bishop - Foreman Bricklayer

Chad G. Close - Foreman Bricklayer

Graduated from Laguna High School in Sacramento, CA and attended Sacramento State University. Chad was hired in 2003 as a Journeyman Bricklayer, and started running work as a Foreman Bricklayer in 2006. Prior to working for Townsend & Schmidt Masonry, Chad worked for George Close Construction as a Journeyman Bricklayer for five years.

Patrick Coyne - Foreman Bricklayer

Allen D. Driscoll - Foreman Bricklayer

Graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City, UT and Brayton Field Firefighting School at Texas A&M University. Al was hired in 2005 as a Foreman Bricklayer. Prior to working for Townsend & Schmidt Masonry, he owned and operated Allen Driscoll Masonry for seven years and worked for George Close Construction as a Foreman Bricklayer for eight years.

Michael P. Griffith - Foreman Bricklayer

Graduated from South Tahoe High School in South Lake Tahoe, CA and attended the University of California, Davis. Hired in 1997 as a Journeyman Bricklayer, Mike became a Foreman within a year. Prior to working for Townsend & Schmidt Masonry, Mike worked for General Masonry as a Journeyman Bricklayer for nine years.

Richard A. Jackson - Foreman Bricklayer

Graduated from Zoe Barnum High School in Eureka, CA. Hired in 1991 as a Bricklayer Apprentice. He became a Journeyman Bricklayer in 1995 and advanced to a Foreman in 2001. Prior to working for Townsend & Schmidt Masonry, Rich worked for Zender & James Masonry as a Mason Tender.

Alex Morua - Shop Manager

Graduated from Center High School in Antelope, CA. Hired in 2007 as a Brick Layer Apprentice. Shortly after that, Alex took over the shop as Shop Manager. He makes deliveries and keeps our equipment in tip-top shape. Alex has also trained and become certified in several safety areas including; forklift, scaffold, first aid and CPR.