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S2RC Joins the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona

Stone Solutions and Research Collective (S2RC) has joined the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona, expanding its connection to Arizona’s construction, subcontractor, supplier, and industrial service communities.

Construction companies operate in fast-moving environments where safety, documentation, training, and field execution have to keep pace with the work. For subcontractors and emerging contractors, the challenge is often not knowing that safety matters. The challenge is building practical systems early enough to support growth, protect workers, satisfy customer expectations, and stay ready for audits, insurance reviews, and jobsite scrutiny.

S2RC helps worksites run safer and stay compliant by combining practical training, field safety support, compliance documentation, procedure development, and systems that reduce variability across crews, shifts, jobsites, and contractors. The company focuses on making safety usable in the field, documented for review, and consistent enough to support growth.

As part of its support for Arizona’s construction community, S2RC offers the BASE Program (Build. Assess. Support. Expand). BASE is designed for emerging contractors that need a safer starting point and practical support as they grow. The program helps small construction companies build the right safety foundation early through practical safety documentation, field-relevant training and guidance, inspections, compliance support, and bilingual English/Spanish materials.

“Joining ASA Arizona is about being closer to the contractors, suppliers, and service providers who keep Arizona projects moving,” said Rick Stone, CEO of S2RC. “Through programs like BASE, we want to help emerging contractors build the right safety foundation early, improve field execution, and grow with confidence.”

ASA Arizona provides opportunities for business development, education, networking, advocacy, and access to current construction industry trends. Its members represent specialty trades across commercial and residential construction, along with service providers to the subcontracting community, including material suppliers, legal, financial, insurance, management, and business consulting firms.

For S2RC, joining ASA Arizona reflects a continued commitment to practical safety support, workforce development, compliance readiness, and industry collaboration across Arizona’s construction and industrial markets.

ABOUT ASA ARIZONA

The American Subcontractors Association of Arizona is a non-profit membership trade association established in Arizona in 1984. ASA Arizona provides opportunities for business development, education, networking, advocacy, and access to construction industry trends. Its members represent specialty trades across commercial and residential construction, as well as service providers to the subcontracting community.

About S2RC

At Stone Solutions + Research Collective (S2RC), our essence lies in pioneering innovation within emerging and disruptive technologies. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and 8(a) firm, we are dedicated to delivering bespoke, cutting-edge solutions that give our clients a competitive edge. Our elite team of Subject Matter Experts spearheads this mission, merging in-depth research, advanced engineering, and comprehensive training into a unified strategy. This approach equips our clients with the foresight and skills necessary to lead and thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. At S2RC, we don’t just adapt to the future; we shape it.

Anthony Lavazza

VP, Operations

Anthony Lavazza serves as Vice President of Operations at S2RC, bringing over 20 years of expertise in military safety, federal regulatory compliance, and industrial training. He leads S2RC’s operational strategy for its growing Industrial Solutions division, overseeing the delivery of risk-mitigating safety programs, deployment of digital training platforms, and implementation of compliance systems across critical infrastructure and manufacturing environments.

Before joining S2RC, Anthony founded National Safety Group, where he directed high-impact safety engagements for semiconductor and infrastructure clients. His public sector experience includes serving as a Compliance Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA), where he was responsible for the enforcement of federal safety regulations across construction, energy, and logistics sectors.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Anthony served more than a decade as a Ground Safety Manager and Bulk Fuel Specialist. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA Outreach Instructor. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health from Eastern Kentucky University and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Arizona State University.

Anthony’s appointment reinforces S2RC’s commitment to modernizing workplace safety systems through AI-enabled training platforms and ergonomic human-machine interface development. His leadership supports safer, smarter, and more efficient industrial operations across the logistics, manufacturing, and infrastructure domains

Rick Stone

CEO & Founder, S2RC

Rick Stone leads S2RC with over 22 years of experience across government, military, and aerospace sectors. A proven executive and human systems engineer, Rick shapes S2RC’s strategic vision, fosters leadership and team building, and drives innovation and growth.

In addition to his role at S2RC, Rick continues to serve as an Air Force Special Warfare Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC). He has also held leadership roles as Vice President of Strategic Planning at Black Diamond Advanced Technology and Director of Business Development at Pison Technologies. Beyond these responsibilities, Rick sits on the boards of several startups, providing strategic guidance and leveraging his extensive operational experience.

Rick holds a Master of Science in Human Systems Engineering from Arizona State University, a BA in Psychology from American Military University, and an associate degree in information technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He maintains a TS/SCI Clearance, FAA Part 107 License, SAFe Agilist Certification, and is a native Spanish speaker. Reflecting his passion for service and community impact, Rick supports veterans’ and children’s charities.