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Article Date: 15 July 2009

Click To EnlargeThe CMA’s 2009/10 management committee includes three new faces and a new president. The new president is Silvio Ferraris who retains his position as vice president of the Concrete Retaining Block (CRB) Division.

New committee members include: Devi Lategan, vice president of the Masonry Division; Chris Morgan, vice president of the Roof Tile Division; and Pat Pretorius, vice president of the P.I.P.E.S Division.

Members who retain their positions are: Bryan Perrie , cement industry representative; John Simpson, treasurer; Taco Voogt, vice president, Concrete Block Paving (CBP) Division; Monique Eggebeen, vice president Floor Slab division; and John Cairns, director.

The CMA’s 2009/10 committee. Standing: Bryan Perrie (left); John Simpson; Taco Voogt; and Devi Lategan. Seated: Chris Morgan (left); Monique Eggebeen; Silvio Ferraris; and John Cairns. Pat Pretorius, was not available for this photograph.  

 


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