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Stone believes mechanical contracting is an 'industry of opportunity.'
Last month, pme interviewed incoming Mechanical Contractors Association of America President Tom Stone, president and owner of Braconier Plumbing & Heating in Denver. He joined Braconier in 1992 and became president in 2005. Seeking ways to ensure the continued success of his plumbing and mechanical contracting firm, Stone got involved with the MCA of Colorado and has served as its president since 2006. He also is a member of the Pipefitters Local 208 JATC Committee, a role he has had since 2002.
Stone served on MCAA's Advanced Leadership Institute Committee and the Online Piping & Usage Specification Task Force. He joined MCAA's board in 2007 and has served on the MCAA Education Committee since 2010. Starting his career as a special journeyman pipefitter, Stone is passionate about coaching and has seen first-hand how education and determination can pay off.
pme: How will your passion about coaching and education shape your role as MCAA president?
TS: I have received tremendous benefits from being involved in MCAA. One of my main goals this year is to spread the word about the value of being involved. As with anything in life, you only get out what you put into something. Once people take the first step and attend an MCAA event, you typically don't have to worry about encouraging them again because they instantly see the value in being involved.
pme: What is the top item on the MCAA's agenda for 2016?
TS: We have a lot of efforts underway, but certainly a top item is our Construction Technology Initiative. Technology is evolving at a lightning pace and...