Donald A. Wakefield (1997), a founding member of TMS, was influential in the establishment and early development of TMS. He has served TMS in many roles, including president (1987-1988) and as chair of the Technical Advisory Committee for 10 years. A noted engineer, Mr. Wakefield was involved in numerous high profile masonry projects. He formerly worked for the Structural Clay Products Institute and Interstate Brick Company. He currently is a consultant, noted speaker, and an authority on masonry inspection. Mr. Wakefield developed an early history of TMS for its 25th Anniversary. Mr. Wakefield passed away in 2006 after a valiant battle with cancer.
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.
