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.

Brian Jones - Estimator/Safety Representative

Attended Elk Grove High School, in Elk Grove, CA. Hired in 2009 as an estimator. Brian is a third generation bricklayer and masonry contractor. With over 25 years in the masonry industry, he brings experience and knowledge from his various roles as estimator, project manager, operations manager and company owner. Some of the companies that Brian has been involved with are Sacramento Masonry, Bratton Masonry and Diablo Valley Masonry.

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.

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.