History
The Monumental Mason’s and Sculptors Association of South Australia was formed in the late 1960’s. The founding members comprised of Peter Martin (W H Martin Pty Ltd), Kevin Jordan (H L Jordan Memorials), John Schubert (Schubert and Sons Pty Ltd), Tony Nalty (A L Nalty Memorials Pty Ltd) and Steve Tillett (S D Tillett Memorials Pty Ltd) with all but one of these firms still operating under family ownership.
The Association was formed due to concerns by the Masons with the direction their industry was heading, in particular the increase in cremations and the effect they were having. Cemetery regulations were also becoming more restrictive and it was felt that the Monumental Masons in South Australia needed a central body who could liaise with cemeteries to ensure the long term viability and sustainability of the industry.
Once the Association was formed, liaison groups were set up and the Monumental Masons association became involved with cemetery associations, funeral directors and with local and state Government bodies.
Knowledge & Expertise
Over the past 40 years our Association has been instrumental in promoting the ongoing usage of natural stone in all cemeteries and building work, our knowledge and expertise has been welcomed especially in areas of design and structural integrity.
A hallmark of our professionalism was the introduction of Australian Standards AS. 4204 – 1994 to our industry. These standards ensure that members of our association will manufacture memorials and stone work in accordance with these standards ensuring structural integrity and a high level of workmanship be maintained by all members.
This standard is subject to continuous review to ensure that it includes any and all advances in technology being employed within our industry and is in accordance with workplace health and Safety guidelines.
All members of our association must abide by our code of ethics.
History of the MMASA Executive Committee
2023/2024
PRESIDENT: Ken Slater, Ken Slater Memorials
VICE PRESIDENT: Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
SECRETARY / TREASURER: Eva Treen, Retired
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art
Tim Tsarouhas, Adelaide Memorials
George Tsarouhas, Nalty Memorials
Shane Mercer, Goerecke Memorials
Karen Braley, Pearse Memorials
2022/2023
PRESIDENT: Ken Slater, Ken Slater Memorials
VICE PRESIDENT: Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
SECRETARY: Eva Treen, Retired
TREASURER: Eva Treen, Retired
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art
Shaun Mercer, Goerecke Memorials
Jo Hutt, Ken Slater Memorials
Chris Tillett, S D Tillett Memorials
Tim Tsarouhas, Adelaide Memorials
Karen & Damien Braley, Pearse Memorials
2021/2022
PRESIDENT: Tim Tsarohous – Adelaide Memorials
VICE PRESIDENT: Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art, Ken Slater, Ken Slater Memorials
SECRETARY: Eva Treen, Retired
TREASURER: Eva Treen, Retired
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Amalia Paraskevopoulos, Nalty Memorials
Shaun Mercer, Goerecke Memorials
Jo Hutt, Ken Slater Memorials
Chris Tillett, S D Tillett Memorials
Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
2020/2021
PRESIDENT: Chris Tillett, S D Tillett Memorials
VICE PRESIDENT: Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art
SECRETARY: Eva Treen, Retired
TREASURER: Eva Treen, Retired
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Tim Tsarouhas, Adelaide Memorials
Shaun Mercer, Goerecke Memorials
Jo Hutt, Ken Slater Memorials
David Cook, D R Cook Monumental Works
Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
Liz Lane, Life’s Memories
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
2019/2020
PRESIDENT: Chris Tillett, S D Tillett Memorials
VICE PRESIDENT: Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art
SECRETARY: Eva Treen, Retired
TREASURER: Eva Treen, Retired
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Tim Tsarouhas, Adelaide Memorials
Shaun Mercer, Goerecke Memorials
David Cook, D R Cook Monumental Works
Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
Liz Lane, Life’s Memories
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
2018/2019
PRESIDENT: Chris Tillett, S D Tillett Memorials
VICE PRESIDENT: Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art
SECRETARY: Eva Treen, Retired
TREASURER: Eva Treen, Retired
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
David Cook, D R Cook Monumental Works
Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
Liz Lane, Life’s Memories
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
2017/2018
PRESIDENT: Eva Treen, Life’s Memories
VICE PRESIDENT: Chris Tillett, S D Tillett Memorials
SECRETARY: Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
TREASURER: Nadine Dwyer, Beyond Stone
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jason Hall, Beyond Stone
Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
David Cook, D R Cook Monumental Works
2016/2017
PRESIDENT: Eva Treen, Life’s Memories
VICE PRESIDENT: Chris Tillet, S D Tillett Memorials
SECRETARY: Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
TREASURER: Nadine Dwyer, Beyond Stone
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jason Hall, Beyond Stone
Eva Treen, Life’s Memories
Sav Chesini, Italian Monumental Art
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
David Cook, D R Cook Monumental Works
2015/2016
PRESIDENT: Eva Treen, Life’s Memories, David Cook, (caretaker President)
VICE PRESIDENT: David Cook, DR Cook Monumental, Chris Tillett (caretaker Vice President)
SECRETARY: Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
TREASURER: Nadine Dwyer, Beyond Stone
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jason Hall, Beyond Stone
Jan Nalty, A L Nalty Memorials
Chris Tillett, S D Tillett Memorials
Tim Tsarouhas, Adelaide Memorials
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
Simon Bath, Jordan Memorials
2014/2015
PRESIDENT: Eva Treen, Life’s Memories
VICE PRESIDENT: David Cook, DR Cook Monumental
SECRETARY: Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
TREASURER: Nadine Dwyer, Beyond Stone
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jason Hall, Beyond Stone
Chris Tillett, S D Tillett
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
Jan Nalty, Nalty Memorials
Simon Bath, Jordan Memorials
John Draper, Draper Lettering Services
2013/2014
PRESIDENT: Eva Treen, Life’s Memories
VICE PRESIDENT: David Cook, DR Cook Monumental
SECRETARY: Celene Serocki, Beyond Stone
TREASURER: Nadine Dwyer, Beyond Stone
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Jason Hall, Beyond Stone
Chris Tillett, S D Tillett
Steve Garner, Garner Memorials
Jan Nalty, Pensioner Memorials
Simon Bath, Jordan Memorials
Mark Nalty, A L Nalty Memorials
2012/2013
PRESIDENT: Jason Hall, Beyond Stone