Leadership Team
Ron Foster
President / Owner of Foster-Taylor Fireplaces
Since inception in 1983, Ron has led teams of specialized office staff, salesmen, fireplace installers and technicians at the two company locations in New Orleans and Mandeville.
Inventory Manager & Executive Assistant
Tracy Morgan – Since 1995
Tracy began as a fireplace installer in 1995, and after several positions at Masonry Products & Foster-Taylor, he has managed the Mandeville facility for many years. He now focuses on inventory procurement and serves as the assistant to Ron Foster at all three locations.
Jason Briggs
Since 2013
Mandeville Facility Manager
Jason began in Inside Sales in 2013 and moved to Facility Management as his value through varied tasks became evident.
Dan McKinzey
Jefferson Facility Manager
After many years in sales at Acme Brick, Dan began in management in 2021 at Brick & Block until our acquisition in 2025.
Gary Black
Since 1997
Yard / Equipment Manager & Fireplace Technician
Since 1997, Gary has utilized his amazing skills to keep our trucks and equipment repaired and our fireplace service calls
complete.
New Orleans Office Team
Maria Hernandez
Since 2015
Accounting & HR
Mindy Bartholomew
Since 2020
Accounting & HR Assistant
New Orleans Sales Team
Alexander “Lex” Cairns
Since 2009
Outside Residential Sales
Jordan Landry
Since 2018
Inside Sales
Melody Riley
Since 2022
Inside Sales & Receptionist
Ritchie Champagne
Since 2020
Inside Sales
Wade Brupbacher
Since 2021
Outside Residential Sales
Zane Wust
Since 2003
Outside Commercial & Residential Sales
Jefferson Sales Team
Lisa Shoen
Since 2005
Outside Residential Sales
Eddie Lott
Since 2012
Outside Residential Sales
Daniel Ruiz
Since 2018
Inside Sales
Mike Nores
Since 2026
Inside Sales
Mandeville Sales Team
Alexander “Lex” Cairns
Since 2009
Outside Commercial Sales
Brian Kline
Since 2003
Outside Residential Sales
Chris Samuel
Since 2006
Inside Sales
Esteban Mendez
Since 2024
Inside Sales
John McManus
Since 2001
Outside Residential Sales
Mike O’Shaughnessy
Since 1993
Outside Residential Sales
Robert “Chip” Brannon
Since 1994
Outside Residential Sales
