Everything’s big in Texas, including the NPCA 51st Annual Convention. The third largest Convention in NPCA’s history drew 405 members to the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas, for Precast Marketplace exhibits, the Annual Business Meeting, committee meetings, NPCA’s leadership awards, educational sessions and a host of other activities.
Greg Stratis, president of Shea Concrete Products headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., was elected NPCA’s 51st chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual Business Meeting on Oct. 1. In his acceptance speech, Stratis spoke of his experiences in the industry and the association, future initiatives and how the association is dedicated to addressing all member challenges in the coming year.
“We all know it is a challenging time to be a precaster,” he said. “But for every new challenge there are new opportunities, and the Board, committees and staff are all committed to helping our members take advantage of them. I’m excited to get started and I’m looking forward to the next 12 months.”
In addition, the presentation of the Robert E. Yoakum Award highlighted the Leadership Luncheon on Oct 1. One of the precast industry’s longest running and most prestigious honors, the 2016 Yoakum Award went to Mark Thompson, vice president for Jefferson Concrete Corp. in Watertown, N.Y.
Deeply involved in NPCA since 1996, Thompson accepted the award to a standing ovation.
Chuck Babbert (left), the 2015 Robert E. Yoakum Award winner, presented the 2016 award to Mark Thompson, vice president of Jefferson Concrete Products.
“There are an awful lot of winners of this award that have done an awful lot for this organization, and it’s pretty humbling to become one,” said Thompson. “If you know me well, there’s nothing more important in life than family and friends. I’m proud to say my best friends are people in this organization and I so appreciate this award.”
Sam Lines, engineering manager for Concrete Sealants in Tipp City, Ohio, received NPCA’s top membership honor, the Douglas G. Hoskin Award.
Sam Lines, Concrete Sealants (right), receives Douglas G. Hoskin Award from NPCA Chairman Andy Wieser, Wieser Concrete Products.
Members also attended plant tours to three precast concrete operations and raised money for NPCA Foundation scholarships and outreach programs by participating in the 6th Annual Silent Auction and the Casino Night Fundraiser.
Here are the new officers and additional award recipients from the NPCA 51st Annual Convention:
2017 OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board
Greg Stratis, Shea Concrete Products
Chairman-Elect
Ashley Smith, Smith-Midland Corp.
Secretary/Treasurer
Michael Hoffman, Lindsay Precast
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Directors – 3-Year Term
Richard Alvarado, Western Precast Concrete
Jonathan Ohmes, Champion Precast
Philip Shoults, Oldcastle Precast
Ron Sparks, Columbia Precast Products
Associate Member – 3-Year Term
Ray Clark, US Formliner
AWARDS
Robert E. Yoakum Award
Mark Thompson, Jefferson Concrete Corp.
Douglas G. Hoskin Award
Sam Lines, Concrete Sealants
Committee Chair Service Awards
Richard Alvarado, Western Precast Concrete
Chris Fitzpatrick, Oldcastle Precast
Aaron Ausen, Dalmaray Concrete Products
Lisa Roache, Gainey’s Concrete Products
Dominic Girotti, Hy-Grade Precast Concrete
Board of Directors Service Awards
Jennifer Burkhart, Arrow Concrete Products
Leo Feuerstein, Western Precast Concrete
Scott Hayward, Oldcastle Precast
Greg Roache, Gainey’s Concrete Products
Michael Tidwell, Bartow Precast
Keith Womack, J-K Polysource
Foundation Service Award
Barry Fleck, A.L. Patterson
Scott Hayward, Oldcastle Precast
TOP GUN AWARDS
Top Gun Level
Pat Liston, Forterra Pipe & Precast
First Merit
Michael Hoffman, Lindsay Precast
Second Merit
Michael Tidwell, Bartow Precast
Third Merit
Brent Dezember, StructureCast
Sam Lines, Concrete Sealants
Kirby O’Malley, Garden State Precast
Ashley Smith, Smith-Midland Corp.
Presidential Level
Leo Feuerstein, Western Precast Concrete
Andy Wieser, Wieser Concrete Products
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