Committees

The Masonry Society (TMS) relies on committees to conduct its work, build industry consensus, and advance the practice of masonry.

Committee service plays a vital role in developing standards, sharing knowledge, and supporting the Society’s mission. Serving on a committee offers a rewarding opportunity to learn and collaborate with peers across the industry.

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Committee Structure

TMS is governed by the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee.

Committee work is organized into two main groups: Administrative Committees and Technical Committees. Administrative Committees report to the Administrative Committee Team (ACT), and Technical Committees report to the Technical Activities Committee (TAC). Both ACT and TAC report committee progress directly to the Board of Directors.

In addition, the TMS 402/602 Committee operates as a technical standards committee with its own group of specialized subcommittees, each focused on specific areas of the code and commentary.

Administrative Committees

Steward governance, member services, outreach, and awards.

Chair: Dawn Rogers

Mission: Direct, coordinate and review administrative activities of the Society. Oversee the operation of administrative committees, including ad hoc committees. Review and approve the work of the administrative committees prior to submission to the Board of Directors. Develop and maintain standard operational procedures under which the administrative committees shall operate. Establish procedures for interaction with other professional organizations on administrative matters.

Chair: Mohamed ElGawady

Mission: Develop and oversee awards of the Society

Chair: Brian Trimble

Mission: Review and suggest changes to the TMS Bylaws.

Chair: Jamie Davis

Mission: Organize and conduct the TMS Annual Meeting and other meetings.

Mission: Promote membership in The Masonry Society through the recruitment of new members and by encouraging current members to actively support the goals of the Society. Provide up-to-date information on TMS to the public via the industry media. Develop, review and approve marketing and promotional items generated by the staff or committees.

Chair: Laura Redmond

Mission: Oversee all scholarships administered by the Society. The Scholarships Committee reports to the Awards Committee.

Technical Committees

Drive standards, technical guidance, and research for masonry practice.

Chair: Paul Scott

Mission: Direct, coordinate and review all technical activities of the Society.

Chair: John Civitillo

Mission: Address high-performance building design with masonry through sustainability, resilience, and energy performance.

Chair: Tim Apisa

Mission: Identify current construction practices and investigate methods for improving these practices.

Chair: Steven Judd

Mission: Identify current practices and resources related to the design of masonry; and investigate methods of improving those practices and resources; or in their absence, develop new practices and resources.

Chair: Ben Loescher

Mission: Develop a reference standard for the design of earthen masonry wall systems based on the best available research as well as traditional and modern construction practice, which will allow the retirement to all references to TMS 402 (16) and facilitate the expansion of earthen masonry from a significant niche product to full integration within the masonry industry.

This committee is jointly administered by TMS and American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Mission: Develop and report information on energy efficiency of concrete and masonry systems.

Chair: Ed Gerns

Mission: Disseminate knowledge on masonry evaluation, repair, rehabilitation, and restoration through TMS publications. Gather information, correlate results of field and laboratory research, and describe collective experience in analysis, design, construction, and manufacture related to masonry evaluation, strengthening and repair.

Chair: Heather Sustersic

Mission: Develop and maintain standard requirements for the assessment, repair, rehabilitation, restoration, retrofit, and preservation of existing masonry buildings for the betterment of the public, while balancing economy to preserve, where possible, the heritage of existing masonry.

This committee is jointly administered by TMS and American Concrete Institute (ACI).

Mission: Develop and report information on the fire resistance and protection of concrete and masonry structures.

Chair: Jake Hughes

Mission: Develop and maintain consensus standard(s) addressing the design and specification of gravity retaining wall (GRW) structures that may be either unreinforced or reinforced with geosynthetics.

Chair: Laura Redmond

Mission: Identify technical issues needing additional research. Monitor and report on the status of current masonry research. Promote masonry research.

Chair: Morgan Wiese

Mission: The purpose of the TMS Technology committee is to identify current practices and resources related to the design and detailing of masonry using current and developing tools, such as BIM. Promote current solutions that are available for using masonry and develop additional resources to aid others in using these tools. Ensure TMS and its members are aware of the best solutions that exist for masonry. Coordinate with other TMS committees on related topics.

Chair: Scott Walkowicz

Mission: Develop and maintain building code requirements and specifications for masonry structures and their associated commentaries.

Subcommittees:

Construction Requirements
Design
Form & Style
General Requirements
Glass Units, Partitions and Infill
Prestressed Masonry
Reinforcement & Connectors
Seismic and Limit Design
Structural Members
Veneer

Committee Resources

Rules & Guides

Technical Committee Operations Manual (Updated October 18, 2015)
Antitrust Policy
Bylaws
Committee Chair Policy Guide
Annual Report Templates

Committee Ballot Portal

The ballot portal is where all committee votes take place.

Vote on Ballots

TMS 402/602 Resources

Working documents for the 2028 committee can be found below.

TMS 402/602 Committee Area

For Chairs & Secretaries

Committee chairs and secretaries should use the forms below to submit committee membership changes, agendas, minutes, and other documents to TMS staff. If you are a chair or secretary and don’t don’t see the buttons below, contact info@temp.masonrysociety.org.

Templates

Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Antitrust Policy (Chairs should include this with Agenda Packets)

Committee Management

Join a TMS Committee

Contribute to the development of masonry standards
Advance masonry knowledge and practice
Collaborate with industry peers and experts
Build professional relationships and leadership experience
Support education and research

Who can apply?

Committee service is open to TMS members and non-members. Corresponding membership in a committee requires an active TMS membership.

Next steps

Review the committees listed above. Contact info@temp.masonrysociety.org if you have any questions about a committee. After you apply, your application will be forwarded to the committee chair for consideration.

Interested in joining a committee?

Amplify your voice in industry standards
Build your professional network
Add to your CV