Hirsch Brick and Stone has assembled a staff qualified to design, construct, and maintain virtually any masonry project. From the sales men through production everyone adheres to our mantra of quality and service. With this view in mind, you can be assured your project will be completed with the attention to detail that a Hirsch Brick and Stone project deserves. Please take a moment to learn a little about our staff…better yet call and meet one at your home to discuss your upcoming project.
Greg Hirsch (President)
Greg Hirsch started out working on hardscape crews as a laborer and foreman during college. He graduated Loyola University with a degree in Business Administration in 1990 and went to work full time for a high end hardscape contractor on the North Shore. From 1990 through 1998 he held various positions from production manager to Chief Operating Officer. In 1998 he left and started Hirsch Brick and Stone Company. Greg has sold and supervised projects as large as $500,000 and has experience in all aspects of a construction project. Currently his focus is in expanding Hirsch Brick and Stone’s architectural and vertical construction operations.
Greg is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He is assigned as the J5/7 Planner on the Joint Staff stationed in Madison. He is married and lives in Libertyville where his children attend St. Joseph’s grade school, Carmel Catholic High School, and St. Norbert College.
Email Greg: ghirsch@hirschbrick.com
David Douglas (Landscape Firm Sales)
David Douglas focuses on developing and maintaining long term relationships with the premier landscape architectural and construction firms. His 16 years of experience make him a resource for his clients, introducing them to new materials and assisting in the design process. David graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Business, he joined Hirsch Brick and Stone Co. in 1999. As a principle in the company he has worked on many of the premier projects on the North Shore over the past 8 years and has managed residential projects as large as $900,000. His projects are consistently submitted for awards with the ILCA and Unilock award committees. As a member of both ILCA and ASLA he stays current on the latest design and masonry innovations.
David shares his construction experience with Habitat for Humanity, working on local projects as well as donating time in Mississippi to Hurricane Katrina victims. He is married and lives in Chicago with his two children.
Email David: ddouglas@hirschbrick.com
Heath Frey (Residential/Landscape Firm Sales)
As the vertical sales associate for Hirsch Brick and Stone Co., Heath works with clients to ensure that all aspects of their architectural design are built to their satisfaction. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Landscape Architecture in 1997. He has worked at leading architectural firms and two North Shore contracting firms. He also is a member of the MCAA (Mason Contractors Association of America) where he stays current on new trends and innovations in the field of masonry.
Heath is an avid golfer and once worked as an assistant professional in his college years. He lives in Kenosha and enjoys spending time with his two children and meeting new people through community involvement.
Email Heath: hfrey@hirschbrick.com
Eric Doty (Production Manager)
Eric Doty is the Production Manager. He manages all aspects of construction operations for Hirsch Brick and Stone Co. Prior to joining the company in 2000 he managed multi-million dollar construction operations for a large landscape contractor. His eye for quality and attention to detail ensures that each project is completed to the customer’s expectations. Eric is a Landscape Architect, graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1989 and has over 18 years of experience in residential construction. This background gives him a unique perspective on all aspects of landscape construction.
Eric is an avid gardener and golfer who lives in Powers Lake, WI with his wife and two children.
Email Eric: edoty@hirschbrick.com
Mary Dunsworth (Office Manager)
Mary Dunsworth supervises all administrative activities of Hirsch Brick and Stone Co. She graduated from University of Wisconsin with a degree in English. In 2003 she joined the company developing office processes, coordinating all of the sales and financial documents necessary for a construction company. She is the point of contact for accounts receivable, contracts, and waivers.
She is married to Ryan Dunsworth and lives in Lindenhurst with their three children. She enjoys baking and cooking and volunteers her skills for local charity events.
Email Mary: mdunsworth@hirschbrick.com
Installation Crew
Every field employee is uniformed and insured with the company’s Workman’s Compensation policy. Hirsch Brick and Stone Co. employs several crew types. We have organic excavation abilities to prepare each site for masonry work. There are delivery assets to ensure that materials are staged in a timely manner. We have multiple bricklaying and stone masonry crews that construct the final projects. Each crew has their own specialty and training. All heavy vehicle drivers are CDL licensed and drug tested. The masonry crews consist of a foreman, one to two bricklayers or stonemasons, and a laborer. All of our installation crews have many years of experience. Prior to leading a crew each foreman has at least five years experience working as a mason or bricklayer.