Photo courtesy of CCA-NC CCA-NC President BillMandulak (left) welcomes Stephens Ammons of Raleigh aboad as the conservation agency's new Executive Director.

November 15 - Raleigh - Stephen Ammons of Zebulon has been named executive director of the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina, the state’s largest marine conservation organization.

CCA North Carolina President Bill Mandulak of Raleigh announced that Ammons would begin working with CCA North Carolina on November 15th.  He has worked extensively over the last decade across the state, as a highly successful sales professional serving large financial and health provider facilities.

As head of CCA North Carolina, Ammons will oversee the organization’s conservation programs, legislative initiatives, coordinate developmental activities with the state’s 15 chapters and 3,800+ members and volunteers, and oversee CCA’s staff at its Raleigh headquarters.

"We at the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina are delighted to have a man of Stephen Ammons' caliber join our team as our new Executive Director.” Said Mandulak, who serves as the organization’s highest volunteer officer.  “Stephen brings enthusiasm, experience and leadership skills to our organization. Stephen is the kind of person who will continue to strengthen CCA NC over the next several years. All of us at CCA NC look forward to working with Stephen."

As a native of North Carolina, Ammons understands the enormous conservation issues surrounding our marine resources. “This organization is a vital component to all areas of conservation efforts and with the continued support of volunteers and a growing membership, the CCA will be heard all over the state. I am proud to be part of this effort and will do my very best to uphold the standards that were set by my predecessors.” Ammons said.  “It is a great pleasure to join CCA North Carolina as the Executive Director.”

A special committee consisting of CCA North Carolina’s Executive Board, along with Judy Shaw of CCA National coordinated the search for the new executive director.