George C. Hanson (1995) served as The Masonry Society’s first president (1978-1979), he later served a second term as president (1983-1984), and was instrumental in founding TMS. Under his direction, TMS was formed and grew into a viable and needed Society. Mr. Hanson was a prominent engineer, working at several notable firms. He was an expert in prestressed concrete and reinforced masonry, and in 1964 designed the first true reinforced masonry bearing wall high rise (the 17 story Park Mayfair East apartment building in Denver), which received national recognition. Mr. Hanson passed away in 2001.
About The Masonry Society
Formed in 1977, The Masonry Society (TMS) is an educational, scientific, and technical society dedicated to the advancement of scientific, engineering, architectural, and construction knowledge of masonry.
The Society is a not-for-profit, membership driven organization that gathers, correlates, and disseminates information for the improvement of the design, construction, manufacture, use, and maintenance of masonry products and structures.
As part of these efforts, TMS develops standards, guides, and other resources, educates through seminars, workshops, conferences, and collaborates with the construction industry, design profession and other leaders desiring to see a better and more resilient built environment.
