Jeff Nelly Wins the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Oklahoma Regional

Words: Al Arreguin
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The SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mason Jeff Nelly, with Advanced Masonry, Oklahoma City, OK, is going to the National by winning the 2007 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® Oklahoma Regional hosted by Ash Grove Packaging, a SPEC MIX licensee for Oklahoma. The Regional was held on August 25, at the Tulsa, OK, facility of Ash Grove Packaging - Oklahoma, and drew masons from the state and surrounding region.

It was a big day for Advanced Masonry, as Jeff and his tender Paul Harrison laid 532 brick to lead the pack. Don Nelson and his tender Al Foster won the TOP CRAFTSMAN award and 3rd place. The first place winner moves on to the Nationals held on January 23, at the 2008 World of Concrete/World of Masonry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 Oklahoma Regional Results:

1st Place
Mason: Jeff Nelly
Tender: Paul Harrison
Brick Count: 532
Company: Advanced Masonry
Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Craftsmanship
Mason: Don Nelson
Tender: Al Foster
Company: Beusser Masonry
Location: Tulsa, OK

2nd Place
Mason: Alberto Cesda
Tender: Angel Mendez
Company: John McBride Construction Masonry
Location: Gravette, AR

3rd Place
Mason: Don Nelson
Tender: Al Foster
Company: Beusser Masonry
Location: Tulsa, OK
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