Board Members

President Erich Kolb, CIC, CLIA, NCLCL #461, NCICL #008 Seagreen Lawn Care and Irrigation, Inc. 1710 Waterway Drive North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 843-249-9565 [email protected] Cell: 919-422-9565	Vice President Jim Garvey, CIC, NCICL #028 Garvey Rain Company 508 Nowell Road Raleigh, NC 27607 919-852-1987 FAX 919-852-1987 [email protected] Cell: 919-621-2078
Secretary Mike Rodgers NCLCRB #1026, NCICL #40 Rodgers Landscape Services 5105 Herez Place Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 919-557-3565 [email protected] Cell: 919-422-2825	Treasurer Chris Mitchell NCRLC # 1240, NCICL # 745 3609 Jones Sausage Road Garner, NC 27529 919-329-0483 [email protected]
Director Steve Hill NCICL # 197 Turftenders Landscape Service, Inc. 2610 Rowland Road Raleigh, NC 27615 919-878-4441 [email protected]	Director Patrick Freeman, CLIA, CLP, CLT, NCICL #1077 FX Luminaire - A Hunter Industries Company 187 Bridle Path Pittsboro, NC 27312 919-907-8721 [email protected]
Director Brad Comer CIC, CLIA Smith Turf & Irrigation 3211 Sandy Ridge Rd. Colfax, NC 27235 919-218-2464 FAX 919-596-3717 [email protected]	Director Bobby Jackson, CLIA, CLWM Contractor Business Development The Toro Company PO Box 86 Simpsonville, SC 29682 [email protected]
Director Bernie Cleckner Acme Irrigation 104 Silver Creek Drive Swansboro, NC 28584 FAX 252-393-7734 [email protected] Cell: 252-422-1116	Immediate Past President Kevin McRae, CPP, CLIA, CIC, NCRWA, NCICL #569 K2 Services, Inc. PO Box 698 Enka, NC 28728 828-633-0536 FAX 828-633-0537 [email protected] Cell: 828-273-6736
Director Mike Yarussi, CDC, CGIA Simmons Irrigation, Inc. 3416-C Carolina Avenue Charlotte, NC 28208 704-394-9494 [email protected] Cell: 803-348-0255	Executive Director Melissa Klingberg Carolina's Irrigation Association 1300 Baxter St., Ste. 360 Charlotte, NC 28204 704-940-7387 FAX 704-365-3678 [email protected]

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Irrigation Technician Business Concepts

Module 6, "Irrigation Technician Business Concepts," has been postponed until the fall. Watch for more details on dates and registration coming later this summer.

Summer Golf and CEU Winners

Thank you to everyone who came out on June 14th to Devils Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs for our Summer Golf Tournament and Continuing Education. Follow this link to view our list of winners, sponsors and event photos.

2018 GIC Legislative Day Ice Cream Social is June 26th

Member associations and GIC representatives will be scooping up NC State "Howling Cow" ice cream to Senators, Representatives and others, while promoting our industry!

Irrigation Technician Training Program

The Carolinas Irrigation Association (CIA) has put together a comprehensive training program for the irrigation technician. From installation to design to troubleshooting, this program features six modules designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of all the aspects of performing as a professional irrigation technician. For more information, including registation, please visit the Irrigation Technician Training program page at here.

NC Irrigation Contractor Exam Review Course

Are you planning to take the NC Irrigation Contractor Exam? Our NC Irrigation Contractor Online Review Course is an ideal part of preparing for the NC Irrigation Contractor License exam, where students review the requirements of a competent irrigation contractor including:

Water Conservation
Water Scheduling
Irrigation Design
Irrigation Installation
Plumbing & Electrical Codes
OSHA Regulations
Equipment & Terminology
General Business
Irrigation Maintenance

Online Registration Now Available!
The cost to register is $300 for CIA Members and $400 for non-members. To register online, follow this link.