In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns, Jr., CM, AICA, is joined by Michael S. George and Sarah Scott of AMJ Insurance to discuss the real-world risks monument builders face—and how the right insurance coverage can protect both businesses and employees.

The episode introduces MBNA’s new affinity partnership with AMJ Insurance that provides members with exclusive access to tailored insurance. Drawing on AMJ’s decades of experience serving associations nationwide, the conversation explores common coverage blind spots, the importance of installation and property insurance, and how monument companies can determine the right mix of protection for their operations.

• (00:00:05) - Monument Matters
• (00:01:20) - What Are the Most Common Blind Spots in Monument Insurance?
• (00:03:38) - MBNA Family Insurance Member Benefit
• (00:07:44) - Should Monument Installation Coverage be Included?
• (00:10:50) - MBNA Employee Benefits and Association Insurance
• (00:12:42) - Insurance Underwriting: A Member Benefit
• (00:13:41) - What's the first piece of information that I need to send to
• (00:15:25) - Employers Comp Insurance Renewal Date
• (00:17:40) - Monument Matters: A Thank You Letter

In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns speaks with military researcher Bill Beigel, founder of World War II Research, Inc., about how monument builders can ensure accuracy and depth in veterans memorials. Beigel shares how professional research can uncover forgotten heroes, correct misspelled names, and add meaningful personal stories to each engraved name. The conversation explores partnerships between researchers and monument builders, the ethical importance of getting every detail right, and how emerging technologies like digital markers and NFC chips can extend memorial experiences while preserving the sacred nature of stone.

• (00:00:05) - Monument Matters
• (00:00:45) - Bill Beagle
• (00:02:45) - The Challenges of Building Veterans Memorials
• (00:09:03) - Finding the stories of World War II soldiers
• (00:12:35) - What Would a National Monument Cost?
• (00:13:41) - Using Digital Markers to Enhance Monument Experience
• (00:15:46) - When Technology Meets Necessity
• (00:20:05) - What's the Memorial of the Future?

In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns speaks with Mark Harrison, president of Certified Safety Training (CST), about the real-world safety risks inside monument shops and how OSHA compliance goes far beyond checking boxes. From silica exposure and air-quality testing to lifting hazards, respirator programs, and recordkeeping, Mark breaks down what every monument builder needs to know—and why creating a culture of safety is essential for protecting employees and businesses alike. They also discuss common OSHA violations, cost-saving strategies, and the new free MBNA safety checklist designed to help members identify risks before they become problems.

• (00:00:05) - Monument Matters
• (00:01:28) - Five of the Most Deadly Work Hazards
• (00:04:14) - Veteren Audit
• (00:05:52) - OSHA Compliance: Building a Safer Company
• (00:08:52) - Asbestos in Cigarettes
• (00:12:04) - What's the First Billboard You See When You Land in the US
• (00:13:28) - OSHA fines for granite or sandblasting
• (00:19:00) - OSHA Compliance Programs
• (00:24:25) - MBNA Membership Checklist
• (00:24:47) - Memorial Production Facility Safety Podcast