Instructors elect NCMIA Officers

Words: Lynn NashThe North Carolina Masonry Instructors Association has announced new officers for the 2015-2016
term.

The new president is Todd Hartsell of Central Cabarrus High in Concord.

The rest of the new administration:
  • Past President, Nathaniel Degraffinreaidt, Grimsley High, Greensboro, N.C.
  • First Vice President, Rufus Terry, J F Webb High School, Oxford, N.C.
  • Second Vice President, Matthew Mcknight, Davie High School, Mocksville, N.C.
  • Treasurer, Rodney Harrington, West Rowan High, Mt. Ulla, N.C.
  • Secretary, Eric Hicks, Newton-Conover High, Newton, N.C.
Complete contact information is included on NCMCA.com and in the NCMCA Membership Directory.
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