National Building Granite Quarries Association elects first woman president

Words: Dennis f BuechelAt the recent annual meeting of the National Building Granite Quarries Association, Anne Marie Ramos was elected to a two year term as their new President. Mrs. Ramos is the Chief Financial Officer of New England Stone Industries, Georgia Stone Industries and Fletcher Granite Co.

The National Building Granite Quarries Association, an almost 100 year old association, is comprised of the major granite producers in the United States. In addition to the three companies Mrs. Ramos represents, members include; Coldspring, Rock of Ages, North Carolina Granite Co., Dakota Granite Co., Missouri Red Quarries, Swenson Granite Co., Williams Granite Co. and Anderson Bros. & Johnson/Michels.

The NBGQA is a member association of the Natural Stone Council.
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