About

The North Carolina Outdoor Advertising Association (NCOAA) represents members who seek to promote responsible advertising practices while economically benefiting the communities in which they serve.

Our Mission

The NCOAA’s mission is to: advance growth and unity of the outdoor advertising industry as we promote and protect the long-term stability and integrity of the medium; educate the public on the value of our products and services; and provide resources and knowledge to help our members succeed.

Advantages of Outdoor Advertising

TJ Bugbee, Executive Director

TJ joined NCOAA as Executive Director in 2018 after serving several years as a contract lobbyist at the North Carolina General Assembly where he represented various business and nonprofit interests. Prior to his career in Government Relations, TJ held several other roles within North Carolina’s political and governmental spheres, including work at the NCGA, as well as a Congressional Campaign.

As Executive Director, TJ oversees NCOAA’s daily operations, member relations, government affairs, and NCOAA’s Public Education Program.

TJ is a graduate of North Carolina State University, and serves on several statewide nonprofit boards of directors, including Keep North Carolina Beautiful, Association Executives of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Professional Lobbyist Association.

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Board of Directors

Chris Colvin

PRESIDENT

Lamar Advertising
Lenoir , NC

Robert Sykes

VICE PRESIDENT

Capitol Outdoor
Zebulon, NC

Michael Ruthsatz

SECRETARY / TREASURER

Adams Outdoor
Charlotte, NC

Ryan Peters

DIRECTOR

Adams Outdoor
Charlotte, NC

Eric Worden

DIRECTOR

Lamar Advertising 
Greensboro, NC

Vinny Fazio

DIRECTOR

Lamar Advertising
Raleigh, NC

Bill McNeil

DIRECTOR

Lamar Advertising
Asheville, NC

Pudge Roberts

DIRECTOR

Coastal Outdoor Advertising
Myrtle Beach, SC

John Bryant

DIRECTOR

Triad Outdoor Advertising
Greensboro, NC

Mark Stocks

DIRECTOR

Lamar Advertising
Leland, NC

Claude Dicks

DIRECTOR

Allison Outdoor
Sylva, NC

Grey Vick

DIRECTOR

Grey Outdoor
Wilmington, NC

Rich Zecchino

DIRECTOR

Adams Outdoor
Charlotte, NC

Terry Harkins

DIRECTOR

Local Media Outdoor
Savannah, GA