Report of the MCAA Nominating Committee

Words: Mark KempOn December 1, 2017 the MCAA Nominating Committee met, chaired by Immediate Past Chairman Mark Kemp to review and recommend candidates for MCAA office for the 2018-2020 term of office. The Committee reviewed potential candidates for Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and nine Regional Vice Presidents. After careful review and consideration, the Nominating Committee is recommending the following for positions on the Board of the association:

Senior Officers

Chairman: Paul Odom, P and S Masonry,Texas
Vice Chairman: Paul Oldham, Ollier Masonry, Indiana
Treasurer: Larry Vacala, Restore Masonry, Illinois
Secretary: Dick Dentinger, B&D Associates, Minnesota

Regional Vice Presidents

Region A: Joe Bonifate, Arch Masonry, Pennsylvania
Region B: Gary Joyner, North Carolina
Region C: John Jacob, J. Construction Company, Ohio
Region D: Lynn Vasquez, MAV Masonry, Illinois
Region E: Brian Grant, Grant Contracting Co., Missouri
Region F: Robert Barnes, Dee Brown Inc, Texas
Region G: Glenn Hottmann, G&G Enterprises, Arizona
Region H: Dennis Withsosky, New Dimension Masonry, Inc., California
Region I: Jed Olafson, Johnston Construction, Inc., 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.
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