John Smith's involvement in all avenues of the masonry business is his strongest attribute. He is involved with Bricklayer and Laborer training along with the promotion of masonry by chairing the Board of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis and supporting their staff and the staff of the Mason Contractors Association. He supports awards programs, such as the Excellence in Masonry Awards Program in St. Louis with his enthusiastic attitude and fund-raising ability and financial support. His personal strong belief in all these areas and his expertise and knowledge of the masonry industry is why he has been listed in the Top Ten Largest Mason Contractors in the United States in the Engineering New Record's Publication of The Top 600 Specialty Contractors since 1990.