NFA - 2007 Board Members

The officers of the National Fireworks Association are elected to a two year term at it's fall membership meeting held in conjunction with the annual Expo. Elections are held during the even numbered years.

Any full member or a representative of a full member company is eligible to hold office. Board members serve without pay.

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Email Joe	President - Joe Bartolotta This past NFA President will continue to serve as an advisor to the Board for the year 2007. Joe is a member of APA, WPA. Joe was born and raised in the fireworks industry and currently is heading up Fireworks and Stage FX America, Lakeside, CA.
Email Bob	Vice President - Bob Blake Elected in 1996, Bob Blake brings a wealth of experience in the consumer fireworks business to the Board. He is the President of North-East Fireworks in Tioga, PA. Bob is an outspoken advocate of consumer liberties and rights.
Email Nancy	Secretary - Nancy Blogin Nancy Blogin assumed the office of secretary in 1998. Nancy and her husband John have been involved in the fireworks industry for many years. She is well organized and brings insight into problems the consumer fireworks industry has. Nancy and John also make an annual trip to China to keep up on the manufacturers over there, while in her spare time she is also a member of the following associations: PI, PGI and the Kansas Pyrotechnic Association.
Email Dan	Treasurer - Dan Promen Dan has lived his entire life in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He has been active in the Retail Consumer Fireworks business since 1993. Along with being a member at large on the NFA Board he is also a past President and Secretary/ Treasurer of the Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts Guild. He currently serves as Parliamentarian for the PGI. Dan is a member of the Wisconsin Pyros, Bluegrass Pyros, PGI, WPA, and NFA.
Email Dick	Safety Director - Dick Hardy Richard Hardy has had 25 years plus in the fireworks industry, both as a retailer and distributor. Dick is a certified display instructor and a safety team member for the PGI. He is a Board member of the Kansas Pyrotechnics Association. Dick and his wife Jane live in Shawnee, Kansas, their two children and their spouse’s live nearby, with special grandchildren who visit often.
(Picture Unavailable) Email Cam	President Emeritus - Cam Starr Cam Starr felt that America needed an organization to stand up for fireworks consumers and enthusiasts. The organization would keep dues small and focus on regulatory issues to protect the rights of fireworks advocates everywhere. True to his original vision, one can join the NFA for as little as $30. Cam Starr is also a member of PI, PGI, WPA.