Our Mission

An international trade association, NPCA represents manufacturers of plant produced precast concrete products and companies that provide the equipment, supplies and services to make these products.

Founded in 1965, NPCA connects leaders in the manufactured concrete industry through educational, leadership and networking opportunities. The association currently represents more than 1,100 companies that are committed to expanding the use of quality precast concrete.

NPCA also provides technical and production information through eight product committees, which consist of members who concentrate on specific product lines within the precast industry.

Along with ACPA, NPCA produces The Precast Show – the largest trade show in North America exclusively for the precast concrete industry. In addition, NPCA annually hosts an Annual Convention in the Fall and offers a variety of technical, production and management courses throughout North America. The association also produces two quarterly publications about the precast concrete industry and staffs a technical services hotline for members.

What We Do

NPCA Staff

Contact Information	Primary Duties
Denise Bradburn Events Coordinator and Executive Assistant (317) 582-2325	Management and administrative support to the Meetings Department and executive assistant to the President
Carl Buchman, P.E. Senior Technical Consultant	Instructor; consultant
Travis Collins Visual Communication Coordinator (317) 582-2315	Coordinate the NPCA website, video production, online video and photo presence and other forms of electronic communication.
Phillip Cutler, P.E. Director, Technical Services and Plant Certification (317) 582-2420	Professional design engineering expertise; codes and standards advisor; technical support; development of technical publications; staff liaison to various product committees; industry representation on standards committees. Oversees administration of NPCA’s Plant Certification Program and On-site Wastewater Accreditation Program.
Sara Deuser Database Coordinator & Finance Assistant (317) 569-1273	Single point of contact for database development, troubleshooting, and mediation with departmental personnel and software contractors. Other responsibilities include administrative and bookkeeping support to the Finance & Administrative Department.
Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP Director of Technical Services (317) 582-2328	Technical support; development of technical documentation; staff liaison to various product committees
Ty Gable, CAE President (317) 582-2322	Carries out board policy and development of strategic plan; ex-officio member of the Board of Directors; chief staff officer; executive director of Educational Foundation
Carol Loichinger Member Services Administrative Assistant (317) 571-9500	Manages/oversees all administrative processes in the Member Services department, including the membership database and member/non-member inquiries.
Evan Gurley Engineer, Technical Services (317) 582-2329	Technical support; develop technical publications; staff liaison to various Product Committees; industry representation on standards committees; pre-certification inspections
Marti Harrell Director, Education and Safety (317) 582-2321	Professional adult education course development; training coordination; professional continuing education units; staff liaison to committees; development of Precast University curriculum; education course development and presentation; safety training program development; NPCA Educational Foundation liaison
Claudia T. Hunter, CPA Vice President of Finance and Administration (317) 582-2324	Oversight of all financial and human resources activity
Ron Hyink Managing Editor (317) 582-2320	Managing Editor of all association publications, including Precast Inc. Magazine and Precast Solutions Magazine
Brenda Ibitz Vice President of Development & Member Services (317) 582-5109	Manages/oversees new member recruitment, The Precast Show booth sales, Annual Convention tabletop sales, sponsorship sales, advertising sales to include Precast Inc. Magazine, Precast Solutions, Precast Express E-Newsletter, The Precast Show Guide, and the annual Directory and Buyers Guide
Sara Koehler Member Services Representative and Sales Assistant (317) 582-2317	Manage, improve and implement member services with the ultimate purpose of exceptional member assimilation and retention. Support of sales by coordination and implementation of related processes
Rich Krolewski Director of Certification and Regulatory Services (317) 582-2316	Promotes plant certification and quality assurance programs to the industry, specifiers and government agencies; Producer member recruitment
Elizabeth Lyndon Manager of Development and Member Services (317) 582-5103	Manages/implements all sales/development campaigns to include membership, The Precast Show, Annual Convention, sponsorship and advertising. Manages external vendor relationships, serves as assistant show manager on-site and manages NPCA front desk/phone coverage duties and processes
Sue McCraven Engineer and Technical Editor	Technical support; development of technical articles; serves as technical reviewer of NPCA publications, including Precast Inc. Magazine and Precast Solutions Magazine
Kathy Shelton Education Programs Manager (317) 569-1270	Coordinates The Precast Show coursework; Instructor selection; Non-Precast Show course registrations; Pinnacle Awards coordinator
Kirk Stelsel Assistant Director of Communication (317) 582-2318	Oversees all electronic communication including the NPCA website, social media and blog; writes and edits content for NPCA print and publications; and conducts media relations
Deborah Templeton Graphic Designer (317) 582-2319	Designs and manages graphic production of all materials
Alice K. Tiemann, CPA Finance & Operations Manager (317) 582-5104	Accounts payable; general ledger assistance; IT and vendor management
Liz Todd Manager of Certification Programs (317) 582-2419	Management of NPCA’s Plant Certification Program, administrative support to the Technical Services Department
Chris Von Handorf, P.E. Engineer, Technical Services (317) 582-2323	Technical support; develop technical publications; staff liaison to various Product Committees; industry representation on standards committees; pre-certification inspections
Erica Wells, CMP, CEM Director of Meetings (317) 569-1271	Controls and manages all meeting planning functions for all Association events
Bob Whitmore Director of Communication (317) 569-1275	Responsible for implementation of overall Communication Department program, including publications, websites, educational materials and government relations program