HERNDON, VA -- The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) announces the induction of Dr. Ettore “Ed” Fioroni into its Hall of Fame during the CMHA Midyear Meeting earlier this month in Naples, FL.
 David Pitre, current CMHA chair and vice president of architectural & commercial sales for The Quikrete Companies, introduced a tribute video chronicling Fioroni’s decades of leadership, service and impact on the industry.
 “When Ed joined Pavestone in 2006, he made it his mission not only to improve internal communication for the Quikrete sales team, but also to connect with people in every corner of the company,” Pitre said. “From truck drivers to clerical staff to production crews, Ed’s an academic at heart. Over the years, he’s trained more than 35,000 people through his development, communication and skills programs -- and we’ve all benefited from that commitment.”
 Following the video presentation, Fioroni reflected on what decades of leadership and involvement in the industry have taught him.
 “If there’s one lesson I’ve learned over the years, it’s this: when you leave here today, ask yourself how you can get more deeply involved with CMHA,” said Fioroni. “Learn to manage the differences, because those differences are the strength of an association. They lead to friendships and relationships that truly last a lifetime.”