NCMA installs new Board of Directors

Words: Randi HertzbergDuring the NCMA Annual Convention in Orlando, FL, the following members were installed to the NCMA Board of Directors:
  • Jack Kennedy - York Building Products (I)
  • Michael Carlson - CEMEX (II)
  • Richard Rafanelli - Northfield, An Oldcastle Company (III)
  • David Echternach - ORCO Block & Hardscape (V)
  • Marcus Poirier - Permacon Group (VI)
  • Richard Isaacson - iwi Group (AMD)
Congratulations to all new Board members and thank you to those that have completed their terms.
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