Report of the MCAA Nominating Committee

Words: Frank CampitelliOn September 1,2009, the MCAA Nominating Committee met to review and recommend candidates for MCAA office for the 2010-2012 term of office. The Committee reviewed potential candidates for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and nine Regional Vice Presidents. After careful review and consideration, the Nominating Committee is recommending the following for positions on the Executive Board of the association:

Senior Officers

President: Mackie Bounds, Brazos Masonry, Texas
Vice President: John Smith Jr., John Smith Masonry, Missouri
Secretary: Mark Kemp, Superior Masonry, Wisconsin
Treasurer: Mike Sutter, Sutter Masonry, Arizona

Regional Vice Presidents

Region A: Michael Schrnerbeck, Speranza Brickwork, New Jersey
Region B: David Hill, Pettit Construction, South Carolina
Region C: Ed Davenport, Davenport Masonry, Michigan
Region D: Richard Porter, G. Porter and Co., Illinois
Region E: Doug Nichols, Nichols Masonry, Missouri
Region F: Robert Barnes, Dee Brown Masonry, Texas
Region G: Glenn Hottmann, G&G Enterprises, Arizona
Region H: Ron Bennett, E & S Masonry, California
Region I: Steve Borman, Keystone Masonry, Washington

We whole heartily support this slate of qualified candidates for the Board of the Mason Contractors Association of America and recommend them to the membership of the association for adoption at the national Annual Meeting to take place on 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Nevada.
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