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biography

John Carlton Dunlap, Jr. has over 40 years of experience in ceramic engineering, manufacturing, and masonry promotion. He keeps his customers up-to-date with the latest solutions in masonry systems and products.  He works with designers on any project size or location. 

Carl grew up in the brick business and learned from his father and his father's colleagues the history, and the many intricacies, involved in making superior quality brick products. His first job in the brick business was driving a forklift at age 12, helping his Dad load trucks deliver brick to job sites. Fresh out of college with a degree in ceramic engineering and finance, Carl traveled North America working for brick manufacturers, showing them how to make their high-temperature kilns more efficient and produce more product. He has worked in numerous brick plants throughout his career in the brick business and knows where the unique colors, sizes and textures are made.

After several years of constant travel, Carl settled in Dallas Texas to promote masonry. There, he joined forces with Specified Products, Inc. to grow relationships with architects and installers. Together, they have influenced the skylines of North Texas.  Carl has been married for 26 years to Laurie and they have three wonderful children. The Dunlaps enjoy Masters swimming, the outdoors, sports, cooking and traveling.