

| Ayotte Leaves NRLA | 2007-01-05 |
Jim Ayotte, after six exemplary years of service as President, has left the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) headquartered in Rensselaer, New York to serve as President of the Florida Manufactured Housing Association. Jim's last day at NRLA was December 5th
Vice President, Rita Ferris, has been promoted to Interim President while the search is being conducted for the next president. If you have any questions regarding the search process, contact Al Torrisi at Altorris@jacksonlumber.com.
NELMA wishes Jim and his family the very best in his new venture. | |
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