Provide superior financial, operational, and people stewardship for the association.
2022 ushered the close of our three-year strategic plan, comprised of seven strategic areas with numerous achievements in each:
We safeguarded the longevity and fostered growth of the industry.
Advanced asphalt as the pavement of choice in partnership with the State Asphalt Pavement Associations (SAPAs) and the Asphalt Institute together as the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), which drew strength from NAPA’s leadership
Engaged in webinars, case studies, speaking engagements, exhibitions, and outreach, along with social media advertising aimed at pavement type selection decision makers that drove 44,000 visitors to DriveAsphalt.org over 2 years
SAPAs continued to support the Pavement Economics Committee with $1 million in contributions over this period.
We advanced quality and innovation.
Successful growth of performance-based approaches to specifications (Balanced Mix Design)
Developed The Road Forward and greenhouse gas inventory
Refined Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for asphalt mixtures and Emerald Eco-Label
Led NCAT to establish The Consortium for Asphalt Pavement Research and Implementation (CAPRI), chaired by NAPA’s Dr. Richard Willis
Secured cooperative agreement with FAA as part of the Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP) to advance asphalt pavement airfields technology
We successfully advocated on behalf of the industry to grow transportation infrastructure investment.
Passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA or BIL)
Protected the industry with essential status during COVID
Gained a crucial exemption from Buy American
Grew investment in pavements through FHWA’s AID-PT program, FAA’s AAPTP, and carbon reduction funding opportunities
Ensured environmentally friendly asphalt pavements were included in the administration’s eligibility and guidance for federally funded projects
We supported environmental health and safety excellence.
Secured the Safety Contingency Fund
Developed COVID protocols and guidance
Grew Watch For Us participation (five new partners) and awareness (more than a half million impressions during National Work Zone Awareness Week over three years)
Advanced mental health awareness
Obtained meaningful regulatory relief and exemptions for the industry while providing regulatory compliance assistance
Provided states and members support for zoning and permitting challenges
We strengthened resources and provided support for workforce needs.
Evaluated perceptions of our industry and opportunities to influence perceptions
Raised the profile of the industry by highlighting career opportunities and paths (e.g., hosting FFA event at World of Asphalt and Career Pathways website)
Focused on the workers—the face of the industry—in establishing the Acott/Wilson scholarship for students in trade and apprenticeship programs and strongly supporting Women of Asphalt
We increased member involvement.
Through a more focused and robust membership focus including deployment of a new Association Management System (AMS)
Increased member engagement through a governance overhaul that streamlined NAPA’s Board and established a national Advisory Council partitioned by regions
Increased NAPA’s representation in Western states such as Wyoming and Nevada
Increased member engagement opportunities during COVID with our first virtual Midyear and Annual Meetings and regular Member Briefings
Increased participation in NAPA’s meetings and the World of Asphalt (2022 was record-breaking)
Rebuilt our communications team with a focus on strategic communications, efficiencies, and cost savings with our vendors
We advanced association excellence.
Presented a complete financial picture for the organization
Modernized NAPA’s offices, technical capabilities, and accounting systems
Implemented an organization-wide employee performance review process
Successfully updated bylaws for more streamlined governance
Bolstered by these achievements, along with a new governance structure and a newly engaged membership, we embarked on defining our new strategic plan (2023-2025). This new strategic plan defines three Pillars of Success: Leadership, Stewardship, and Membership. More information on the Key Initiatives associated with each pillar, shown below, will be shared with members in 2023.
NAPA 2023-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN
| LEADERSHIP | STEWARDSHIP | MEMBERSHIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PILLARS OF SUCCESS | Lead the industry by advancing the national legislative, regulatory, and policy interests of the asphalt pavement industry, serving as trusted experts, and increasing participation in NAPA’s advocacy strategy. | Grow the industry by delivering expertise and programs that advance the safe, sustainable, responsible, and resilient production and construction of asphalt pavements and promote excellence. | Connect the industry by engaging members in NAPA’S Crucial role advancing the asphalt pavement industry and convening the industry to address top issues. |
| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | Foster increased federal Advocate for and achieve fair, competitive, and science-based legislation and policies (regulations, rulemakings, and national standards and specifications) impacting asphalt pavement companies. Be the trusted organization with expertise in the national issues impacting the asphalt pavement industry, identify opportunities for the industry and members working alongside decision makers and stakeholders, and provide support for state issues. | Champion the advantages of asphalt pavements through the lenses of engineering, economic, environmental, and social benefits. Shepherd the industry’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions pavement through deployment of The Road Forward plan and administration of the Emerald Eco-Label Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) program. Demonstrate value and excellence by recognizing high-quality pavements, outstanding operational and sustainable practices, and contributions of NAPA members and individuals to the industry. | Engage and grow membership by clearly articulating NAPA’s value and efforts through effective branding and communications and furthering the engagement goals of the national Advisory Council, represented by regions. Facilitate member Improve and streamline association governance and operations including a refined, focused committee structure and a sustainable dues structure. |
Along with this effort, we refined our driving principles:
TO ADVANCE THE ASPHALT PAVEMENT INDUSTRY THROUGH LEADERSHIP, STEWARDSHIP, AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT.
OUR VISION:SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE THAT PAVES THE WAY FOR THRIVING COMMUNITIES AND COMMERCE.
Inspired by the nostalgic Otto the Auto cartoon logo, Chairman Jim Mitchell unveiled a modernized I💚Asphalt logo while delivering his introductory address in January.
With new and innovative ideas taking shape, like The Road Forward, he wanted to communicate that the values long-time members had always expected from NAPA were as much a part of the organization’s outlook as greenhouse gases. You can even sport your pride in asphalt with merch from the I💚Asphalt store!
2022 NATIONAL OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
James A. Mitchell Superior Paving Corp.
FIRST VICE CHAIRMAN
Christian
Zimmermann
CRH Americas
Materials Inc.
SECOND VICE CHAIRMAN
Brady D. Meldrem Norris Asphalt Paving Co.
SECRETARY
Patrick L. Nelson Lehman-Roberts Co.
TREASURER
Robert Doucet Colas Inc.
2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jean Azoury, All States Materials Group
Stanley G. Bass, Vulcan Materials Co.
Kurt Bechthold, Payne & Dolan, Inc.
Jason C. Duininck, Duininck Inc.
Patrick Fox, Milestone Contractors LP
Dan Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corp.
Daniel Garcia, C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.
Vince Hafeli, Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC
John L. Harper, Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc.
John J. Keating, CRH Americas Materials, Inc.
Rob Kuehborn, Martin Marietta
Andrea Latham, Keystone Engineering
Jay Lemon, Haskel Lemon Construction Co.
Brad Oneglia, O&G Industries, Inc.
John Quade, Knife River Corp.
Ronald A. Sines, CRH Americas Materials, Inc.
Steven M. Warren, Warren Paving, Inc.
Pat Weaver, Surface Tech, LLC
David White, Superior Paving Corp.
James M. Winford, Jr., Prairie Contractors, LLC
Audrey Copeland, NAPA President & CEO
MEDIA HIGHLIGHT STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS NAPA’s unique service to and representation of the asphalt pavement industry were featured in a new book published in January, Reimagining industry Growth: Strategic Partnership Strategies in an Era of Uncertainty by Dan Varroney of Potomac Core Consulting, and later celebrated during a launch party. In the author’s case study of NAPA, he said, “Helping the industry achieve meaningful outcomes to protect its workers, it continues to deliver upon its sustainability and safety commitments”
STAFF ANNIVERSARIES
10
years
Audrey Copeland
5
years
Liz Price
5
years
Brett Williams
NAPA ON THE ROAD-
DOMESTICALLY
States NAPA visited in 2022
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Indiana
lowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
& ABROAD
NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland delivered a
virtual keynote address to the Society for Asphalt
Technology (SAT) Binderrr conference, a two-day
hybrid event held in Pretoria, South Africa.
