On March 20, Dennis Knautz, former President and CEO of Acme Brick Company, entered into the Texas Masonry Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony, held at the Alamo in San Antonio, honored Knautz alongside three other industry leaders for their significant contributions to the field.
The Texas Masonry Hall of Fame celebrates the visionaries who have shaped and elevated the masonry construction industry in the Lone Star State. This recognition celebrates the expertise, innovation, and leadership of its inductees. It also serves to inspire future generations to uphold the highest standards in the field.
Dennis retired as Acme’s President and CEO in 2023, after more than 40 years of service to the company. During his tenure, Acme Brick Company consistently led the nation in brick shipments, delivering 32 billion brick to residential and commercial customers.
But Dennis Knautz’s impact extended far beyond brick production. He was instrumental in expanding Acme’s community engagement, fostering relationships with organizations such as the Texas Association of Business, the North Texas Commission, and North Texas LEAD (Leaders and Executives Advocating Diversity). In 2016, he accepted the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” award on behalf of Acme.
Knautz also made his mark on the national stage. In 2019, he entered the Brickman’s Hall of Fame, and his contributions to the Brick Industry Association were substantial. He served twice as the association’s Chairman and was honored with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.
As Acme Brick Company’s 11th President in its 133-year history, Dennis Knautz stands out as one of the company’s longest-serving leaders. His induction into the Texas Masonry Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to a career marked by excellence, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the masonry industry.
The Texas Masonry Hall of Fame is a project of the Texas Masonry Council. The council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing Texas’s masonry industry. Its members include masonry contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and related professionals.
