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McKinney Masonry, LLC — Company History

McKinney Masonry, LLC traces its roots to a multi-generational tradition of craftsmanship in the masonry trade. George McKinney emigrated from Scotland to the United States in the late 1940s and began his professional career as a young stonemason. He soon relocated from New York City to Ithaca, where he contributed to the construction of new buildings at Cornell University. In this role, George served as a foreman and participated in numerous significant masonry projects throughout the region, spanning from Ithaca to Syracuse.

George’s sons—Mike, Ross, and Alan—developed their expertise through years of apprenticeship alongside him. Mike McKinney later graduated from college with a degree in architecture and went on to oversee the construction of several prominent commercial projects, including NBT Bank Stadium and the School of Management building at Syracuse University.

In keeping with the family’s long-standing practice, Mike introduced his son, Scott, to masonry at an early age and ensured he gained practical exposure to the trade from the start. Scott later graduated at the top of his class in masonry management and has continued to build his career within the industry.

Scott McKinney founded McKinney Masonry, LLC in 2014, establishing the company to continue and formalize the family’s legacy of stone and masonry work. The company’s formation followed the retirement of Mike McKinney from his position working with the Union as a foreman, marking a transition in leadership and allowing Scott to bring his training and experience to the forefront through the creation of a dedicated masonry business.