The CMHA Hall of Fame was created to honor those who have made significant and lasting contributions to the masonry and hardscape industry. This prestigious recognition is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to advancing the association’s mission. Through their dedication, these honorees have shaped the industry, leaving a legacy of excellence and innovation.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Steve Doty
CMHA inducted Steve Doty into its Hall of Fame during the 2026 Midyear Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. Built on a foundation of discipline, humility, and lifelong service, Doty’s career is a testament to extraordinary leadership both on and off the field. From his early days in South Charleston, West Virginia, through his time as a West Point graduate, Airborne Ranger, and decorated Vietnam veteran, Steve developed a deep commitment to character and grit. As the third-generation leader of Peerless Block, he transformed a local operation into a multi-location industry leader while spearheading national innovations and advocacy for the concrete masonry community. Steve’s legacy reflects a lifetime spent building businesses, empowering people, and living out his core philosophy: “Show up, follow up, ask questions, listen, be the change.”
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Rick Roach
From crawling under block machines in blue jeans to chairing national boards and meeting with elected officials, Rick Roach embodies what it truly means to be an industry “Renaissance man.” Starting at the bottom learning the trade one hard job at a time, Rick built a lifetime legacy defined by hands-on grit, visionary innovation, and an unwavering commitment to people. As a unifier, mentor, and past Association Chair, his leadership not only helped shape the modern concrete masonry landscape—it elevated everyone around him. Watch the story of a true leader, mentor, and industry legend as we celebrate Rick Roach’s induction into the CMHA Hall of Fame.
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Jeff Speck, P.E.
From watching block plants operate with the same appreciation his father had for baking bread to studying civil engineering at Michigan State, Jeff Speck built a career centered on solving big-picture problems. As the former Executive Director of the Concrete Masonry Institute of Georgia and a long-time leader at Big River Industries, Jeff became a trusted voice across the industry—known for his technical expertise, advocacy for association involvement, and ability to make complex concepts simple for everyone. Guided by childhood lessons of sportsmanship, respect, and composure, Jeff’s decades of service, mentorship, and dedication have left an indelible mark on the concrete masonry community.
Make Your Nomination
Nominations for the CMHA Hall of Fame award are accepted annually, with submissions open until April 10. The process involves submitting a nomination form detailing the candidate’s achievements and contributions.
About the Hall of Fame
Criteria and Eligibility
- Nominees will have provided significant leadership through CMHA through offices held or through other services. The duration of the service of the individual as well as the magnitude of contributions will be considered.
- Alternatively, or in addition to association services, nominees will have provided significant contributions in support of the growth of the concrete masonry and hardscape industry, including innovations.
- Nominees and recipients may be active in daily employment within the industry.
- Hall of Fame inductees will be bestowed with CMHA Honorary Membership upon their retirement from active service/employment.
- Recipients should be associated with or retired from the association, a member company in good standing, or in the case of those companies that are no longer in existence, or a company that had a strong membership history with CMHA, ICPI, or NCMA.
Nomination Process
- Open nominations are solicited through a newsletter, during meetings, email blasts, website, and special solicitation through the Board and the Past Chairs Advisory Committee.
- Nominations are due June 1 to be considered for possible approval at the Midyear Meeting and for presentation at the Annual Meeting or other such time as determined by the Executive Committee.
Approval Process
- An Awards Task Group, reporting to the Executive Committee manages the review and approval process.
- The Awards Task Group is chaired by the CMHA Immediate Past Chair of the Board.
- Members of the Awards Task Group are appointed annually by the Chair of the Board, with consideration being given to the following:
- Vice Chair of the Board
- Representative of the Past Chairs Advisory Committee
- Representative of the Membership and Meetings Committee
- CMHA Director of Membership
- CMHA President
- Nominations and deliberations shall be kept in complete confidence by the Awards Task Group.
- The Awards Committee makes recommendations regarding recipients and presentations to the Executive Committee.
- The Executive Committee forwards formal motions for approval to the Board of Directors.
Frequency
- Generally, Hall of Fame awards and presentations should not be held more than once annually.
Additional Information
Posthumous nominations and presentations are permitted.
All individuals recognized previously by ICPI or NCMA as honorary members, lifetime achievement recipients, or Hall of Fame will be recognized by CMHA as Hall of Fame members.
Recognitions
- At the time of award presentation, recipients will receive a Crystal Award.
- The Awards Task Group will oversee award presentations and may consider the development of a video documenting the recipient’s contributions if budgeted funds are available.
- The name of the individual will be engraved on a perpetual plaque on display at the CMHA office.
- Ribbons designating Hall of Fame recipients will be made available to accompany name badges at applicable CMHA events, including the Annual and Midyear meetings.
- The Association will provide a complimentary luncheon to up to 8 immediate family members of award recipients at the time of their induction.
Hall of Fame Recipients
- Richard Morin – Ville de Montréal (ICPI)
- Karl Watson, Sr. – Rinker Materials (NCMA)
- Don Gordon – Atlas Block Co (NCMA)
- Charles Newsome – Johnson Concrete (NCMA)
- Tony Iacocca – Lafarge Canada, Inc. (ICPI)
- Larry Medley – NCMA
- Dale Puskas – Basalite (NCMA)
- Kevin Curtis – Besser Co (NCMA)
- Dan Zechmeister – Masonry Inst of MI (NCMA)
- Tom Young – NW Concrete Masonry Assn (NCMA)
- Gerry Colquhoun – Solomon Colors, Inc. (ICPI)
- Joe Bowen – Mutual Materials Co (NCMA)
- Kent Waide – Ruby Concrete Co (NCMA)
- Pat Dubbert – Midwest Block & Brick (NCMA)
- Bill Holden – CarbonCure Technologies (NCMA)
- Brad Cobbledick – (ICPI)
- Rick Roach
- Jeff Speck
- Steve Doty
CMHA Hall of Fame: Honoring Industry Legends
For more information about the CMHA’s Hall of Fame Award, contact awards@masonryandhardscapes.org.