Concrete Industry Management Program’s National Steering Committee Announces Appointment of Executive Director
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is proud to announce that Nicole Maher, the former chief operating officer at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), was appointed executive director on Jan. 22, 2025, succeeding Dr. Rex Cottle, who had led the NSC since July 2022.
Maher brings extensive experience and a proven record of leadership in the concrete industry. Since 2013, she has also served as secretary/treasurer for the NSC, demonstrating her long-standing commitment to the CIM program. Her forward-thinking vision aligns seamlessly with CIM’s mission to strengthen the concrete industry through education, empowering the next generation of leaders to tackle 21st-century challenges with innovation and resilience.
“The Board of the CIM National Steering Committee is thrilled to have someone with Nicole’s leadership, organizational skills and deep industry relationships to steward the NSC for years to come,” said Karl Watson, Jr., chairman of the NSC. “Although this is a new position for Nicole, she has played a key role in both the foundation and growth of CIM for more than 20 years. We’re grateful to have her in this role.”
“Being part of the CIM program for the past several decades has truly been a passion project,” commented Maher. “Watching it grow and evolve to meet the needs of a dynamic concrete industry has been incredibly rewarding. I’m honored to fulfill this role and help drive the program forward, building on the strong foundation laid by those who came before me.”
