Our History & Past Presidents
Established in 1964, the NCWTA, serves professionals involved in the trade of goods and services internationally. The organization also promotes the growth of international commerce between North Carolina and the world. Recognized as the “voice of international trade in North Carolina,” NCWTA acts as a nerve-center for individuals, companies, and organizations that seek trade expansion for the state.
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British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Wayne Cooper
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Wayne Cooper
1997 Governor’s Award Winner L to R Scott Griffin, Eric Stromberg, Pamela Davison, Governor Jim Hunt, ?, ?, and John Dutton
1997 Governor’s Award Winner L to R Scott Griffin, Eric Stromberg, Pamela Davison, Governor Jim Hunt, ?, ?, and John Dutton
Elaine Marshall and 1997 Governor’s Award for Manufacturing 1997
Elaine Marshall and 1997 Governor’s Award for Manufacturing 1997
Left to Right (Unknown), Pamela Davison and John Schmonsees
Left to Right (Unknown), Pamela Davison and John Schmonsees
Pamela Davison with James Kelly, Aeroglade (a founder of NCWTA)
Pamela Davison with James Kelly, Aeroglade (a founder of NCWTA)
Left to Right, Theresa Salmon, Scott Griffin, Becky Porterfield, Susie Murphy, Pamela Davison, and Klaus Becker
Left to Right, Theresa Salmon, Scott Griffin, Becky Porterfield, Susie Murphy, Pamela Davison, and Klaus Becker
Governor’s Trade Award Winners 2000 – Roddy Tempest and Sally Sappenfield
Governor’s Trade Award Winners 2000 – Roddy Tempest and Sally Sappenfield
Ingeborg Hegenbart and Rufus Edmiston and ? NC Governor’s Award presentation
Ingeborg Hegenbart and Rufus Edmiston and ? NC Governor’s Award presentation
NCWTA Board Meeting Retreat in Pinehurst. Elaine Seeman, ?, Barb Neidinger, ?, ?, Pamela Davison, and Ghanim Al Shibli
NCWTA Board Meeting Retreat in Pinehurst. Elaine Seeman, ?, Barb Neidinger, ?, ?, Pamela Davison, and Ghanim Al Shibli
NCWTA Governor’s Award Recipients 2000 Roddy Tempest – Tempest Environmental and Sally Sappenfield – Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
NCWTA Governor’s Award Recipients 2000 Roddy Tempest – Tempest Environmental and Sally Sappenfield – Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
Left to Right: Jim Nichols, Pamela Davison, Larry Williams and Russ Shawchuk
Left to Right: Jim Nichols, Pamela Davison, Larry Williams and Russ Shawchuk
Meghan Campbell Shapiro, Sally Sappenfield and Roger Fortner
Meghan Campbell Shapiro, Sally Sappenfield and Roger Fortner
L to R: Scott Griffin, Ingeborg Hegenbart, Sam Troy, Pamela Davison, ?, and Bill Harazin,
L to R: Scott Griffin, Ingeborg Hegenbart, Sam Troy, Pamela Davison, ?, and Bill Harazin,