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Connect the industry by engaging members in NAPA\u2019s crucial role advancing the asphalt pavement industry and convening the industry to address top issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Engage and grow membership by clearly articulating NAPA\u2019s value and efforts through effective branding and communications and furthering the engagement goals of the national Advisory Council, represented by regions.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\nSunrock Industries LLC
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96%<\/h3>

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Member input once again led to NAPA receiving recognition among its peers, as the digital and print offerings rolled out in 2024 earned four MarCom Awards. NAPA 2024 received Platinum level recognition among association magazines for its introduction to the new offering of communications products NAPA rolled out. NAPA 2024 also won Gold for Branding Refresh, as did the NAPA Online Media Kit<\/a> and NAPA Now.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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NAPA Weekly averaged nearly 82,000 opens in 2024 and nearly 6,500 deliveries of the latest in NAPA and asphalt pavement news each week.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The heavily laden tractor-trailers at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University eclipsed the 11-million-mile mark during the Test <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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NAPA QUARTERLY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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NAPA Vice President for Engineering, Research, and Technology Richard Willis was in a familiar position.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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NAPA Chairman Brady Meldrem\u2019s career trajectory took him from truck driver to asphalt executive.
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Maintaining Momentum<\/a><\/h3>

DATA-LED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE FOR EQUIPMENT, ROADS CAN CHANGE THE INDUSTRY\n
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Every year, NAPA engages with its members through in-person gatherings across the nation, sometimes to discuss technical details, and sometimes to network and plan the future of asphalt pavement. Leaders come with their best ideas and history has proven that this is how the innovations we never see coming get their start.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A telephone call interrupted his plans. He can\u2019t remember how long it took him to finally throw out the letters, but before he finally sought help, he continued to do what his dad had taught him.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cI laughed. I joked. I played it off. I said: I have no idea what you\u2019re talking about. I\u2019m simply out for a car ride and I\u2019ll be home in a few minutes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ajax Paving Industries of Florida President Vince Hafeli recognizes he is not an anomaly, by far. In fact, while two to three workers die daily on job sites, 10 to 15 die by suicide each day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cLow-bid. Tight profit margins. Working in traffic. Tight schedules. It\u2019s a tough industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hafeli is applying what he has learned from traveling the country and sharing his story at his own company via the Ajax Warriors program, which deputizes supervisors as mental health emergency responders. Hafeli said a company\u2019s most valuable asset is its people, so training supervisors to manage them is vital.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The industry\u2019s endemic is evident in these national numbers collected in 2021.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Music City World of Asphalt<\/h3>

World of Asphalt returned to an even larger Music City Center show floor in Nashville, Tennessee in March.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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AI: The Road to Efficiency<\/a><\/h3>

XBE CEO & Founder Sean Devine led a session titled AI: The Road to Efficiency, Insight, and Innovation in Asphalt.<\/i>\n
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World of Asphalt, AGG1 Shatter Records<\/a><\/h3>

A record number of asphalt and aggregates professionals convened in Nashville for the largest World of Asphalt<\/a> and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo<\/a> in the show\u2019s history. \n
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IMPACT Leadership Group Heads to Washington<\/h3>

Co-locating the IMPACT Leadership Group\u2019s annual conference with Hill Day in Washington, D.C. meant emerging leaders from the asphalt pavement industry gained expert and firsthand knowledge of the halls of power thanks to additional guests and programming supporting those advocacy efforts. Networking downtown at SPIN, a table tennis emporium, capped off activities that encouraged participants to work together to offer solutions for challenges facing the industry from work culture to hiring.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Maui, Hawaii
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Maximizing Profitability with Energy Management Workshop<\/a><\/h3>

Orlando, Florida
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World of Asphalt<\/a><\/h3>

St. Louis, Missouri
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Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-in <\/a><\/h3>

Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.
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Midyear Meeting<\/a><\/h3>

Louisville, Kentucky
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NAPA IMPACT Leadership Group Conference<\/a><\/h3>

Savannah, Georgia
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Washington, D.C.
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International Conference on Decarbonization of Asphalt Pavements <\/a><\/h3>

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Members Discuss Joint Challenges
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NAPA\u2019s Regional Advisory Councils continue to unite members<\/a> \non the challenges and solutions specific to each region of the country, and the semiannual Joint Advisory Council meetings serve as touchpoints for guiding NAPA and its members\u2019 influence on the U.S. asphalt pavement industry.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In 2024, NAPA announced \n17 new state advisors<\/a>, \nand the Advisory Council now includes representation from 49 states, plus Guam. Three-year terms begin in January 2025 for the new class of representatives, which includes:<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Idaho:<\/strong><\/span> Josh Smith, Knife River Corporation \u2013 Mountain West
Illinois:<\/span><\/strong> James F. Trost, Gallagher Asphalt Corp.
Louisiana:<\/span><\/strong> Jason Latiolais, Barriere Construction Co., A CRH Co.
Maryland:<\/strong> Brian Russell, P. Flanigan & Sons Inc.
Massachusetts:<\/strong> Will Hadeka, Peckham Industries
Michigan:<\/strong> Jim Klett, Michigan Paving & Materials, A CRH Co.
Mississippi:<\/strong> Michael Frizzell, Lehman-Roberts Co.
Missouri:<\/strong> Brian Johanning, Superior Bowen
Montana:<\/strong> Pat Drynan, Helena Sand & Gravel and Montana Materials and Construction, A CRH Co.
Nebraska:<\/strong> Kyle Timmer, OMNI Engineering, A CRH Co.
Nevada:<\/strong> Marty McNamara, Granite Construction Inc.
New Hampshire:<\/strong> Ron Simbari, All States Construction Inc.
New Jersey:<\/strong> Peter Kochek, Weldon Materials
New Mexico:<\/strong> Hunter McLemore, K. Barnett and Sons
New York:<\/strong> Bill Schmitz, Gernatt Asphalt Products Inc.
North Dakota:<\/strong> Korey Bender, Border States Paving Inc.
Rhode Island:<\/strong> Gregory Lynch Jr., J.H. Lynch & Sons Inc.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The Associate Member Council serves as a vital link between NAPA and its associate members, which include suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers within the asphalt industry. The council\u2019s input helps shape the strategies and policies that enhance the overall effectiveness and success of the association. In October, the AMC announced the following officers:<\/span><\/p>

CHAIR: Brodie Hutchins<\/span><\/strong>, Wirtgen America Inc.
VICE CHAIR: Kevin Adams<\/span><\/strong>, Caterpillar Inc.
SECRETARY: Kyle Neisen<\/strong>, Dynapac North America LLC
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Brit Blacklidge<\/strong>, Blacklidge<\/p>

MEMBERS INCLUDE:
Andy Adamcik<\/span><\/strong>, Weiler
Eric Baker<\/strong>, ASTEC
Jennifer Bishop<\/strong>, Dynapac North America LLC
Chris Colwell<\/strong>, BOMAG Americas Inc.
Abdul Dahhan<\/strong>, Chicago Testing Laboratory
Cory Fuhrmann<\/strong>, Writgen America Inc.
Brian Handshoe<\/strong>, Kenco Engineering Inc.
Kristi Harris<\/strong>, LeeBoy ST Engineering
Steve Haughton<\/strong>, Cargill Asphalt Solutions
Jose Hernandez<\/strong>, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc.
Jason Milacek<\/strong>, Owens Corning
Tanya Nash<\/strong>, Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering
Rachel Quam<\/strong>, Caterpillar Inc.
Craig Reynolds<\/strong>, Ingevity
Richard Steger<\/strong>, Ingevity
Jaco van der Merwe<\/strong>, ASTEC
Pat Weaver<\/strong>, Surface Tech LLC<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The IMPACT Leadership Group is dedicated to advancing the asphalt pavement industry through leadership, stewardship, and member engagement. The group is comprised of emerging leaders within the asphalt pavement industry who are poised to spearhead transformative initiatives.<\/span><\/p>

2025 IMPACT OFFICERS
CHAIR: Aaron Parker<\/strong>, Silver Star Construction Co. Inc.
VICE CHAIR: Andy Decraene<\/strong>, Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC
SECRETARY: Matthew Riggle<\/strong>, Louisville Paving & Construction Co.
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Mandy Gerken<\/strong>, Gerken Paving Inc.<\/p>

IMPACT LEADERSHIP GROUP COMMUNITY
Molly Berry<\/strong>, Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering
Brit Blacklidge<\/strong>, Blacklidge
Kevin A. Boyd<\/strong>, Superior Paving Corp.
Joseph Caron<\/strong>, Peckham Industries Inc.
Jason Combs<\/strong>, Valley Asphalt Corp.
Steve Flaherty<\/strong>, necoTECH
Nelson Fleming<\/strong>, Construction Partners Inc.
Robbie Freels<\/strong>, Capital Materials LLC
Michael Frizzell<\/strong>, Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Co.
Don Gallagher<\/strong>, Gallagher Asphalt Corp.
Colton Ginn<\/strong>, Colas Inc.
David Greenburg<\/strong>, CRH Americas Materials Inc.
JohnPaul Loebs<\/strong>, The Walter R. Earle Corp.
Kerianne Melillo<\/strong>, Green Asphalt LLC
Jason Milacek<\/strong>, Owens Corning
Kyle Neisen<\/strong>, Dynapac North America LLC
Katie Peabody<\/strong>, CRH Americas Materials Inc.
Trevor Wagoner<\/strong>, ASTEC
Steve Weaver<\/strong>, Gerken Paving Inc.
Tommy Wilson<\/strong>, Wirtgen America Inc.
Tristan Wilson<\/span><\/strong>, Edgevanta<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland and Chairman of the NAPA Board of Directors Brady Meldrem attended the combined European Asphalt Pavement Association (EAPA) and Eurobitume (E+E) Congress event held in Hungary, June 19-21.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Arizona
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
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Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
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Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New York
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
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Chairman<\/h3>

brady meldrem<\/strong>
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Patrick Nelson<\/strong>
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secretary<\/h3>

Jason Duininck<\/strong>
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Robert Doucet<\/strong>
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Jean Azoury<\/strong> \u2013 All States Materials Group
Stanley Bass<\/strong> \u2013 Vulcan Materials Co.
Barnes Barton <\/b>\u2013 CRH Americas Materials Inc., South Division
Kurt Bechthold<\/strong> \u2013 Payne & Dolan Inc., a Walbec Group Co.
Brit Blacklidge <\/b>\u2013 Blacklidge
Brian Enders<\/strong> \u2013 Northeast Asphalt, a Walbec Group Co.
Dan Gallagher<\/strong> \u2013 Gallagher Asphalt Corp.
Daniel Garcia<\/strong> \u2013 C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc.
Mandy Gerken-Snyder <\/b>\u2013 Gerken Paving Inc.
Vince Hafeli<\/strong> \u2013 Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC
John Harper<\/strong> \u2013 Wiregrass Construction Co. Inc., a Construction Partners Inc. Company
Rob Kuehborn<\/strong> \u2013 Central Specialties Inc.
Kyle Larkin<\/strong> \u2013 Central Specialties Inc.
Nika Mathis <\/b>\u2013 Mago Construction Co.
James Mitchell<\/strong> \u2013 Superior Paving Corp.
Brad Oneglia<\/strong> \u2013 O&G Industries Inc.
Jordan Reed<\/strong> \u2013 Reed Family Companies
Ron Sines<\/strong> \u2013 CRH Americas Materials Inc.
Steven Warren<\/strong> \u2013 Warren Paving Inc.
David White<\/strong> \u2013 Superior Paving Corp.
James Winford<\/strong> \u2013 Prairie Contractors LLC
Christian Zimmermann <\/b>\u2013 CRH Americas Materials Inc.
Audrey Copeland<\/strong> \u2013 National Asphalt Pavement Association<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Mitch Baldwin<\/h3>

Director, Government Affairs<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Haywood Lewis<\/h3>

Manager, IMPACT Leadership & Awards Program, Membership<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Seneca Diggs<\/h3>

Administrative Assistant, Engineering, Research & Technology<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Raven Seth<\/h3>

Coordinator, NAPA Awards & Diamond Commendations, Membership<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Amlan Mukherjee
(January 2025 )<\/h3>

Senior Director, Sustainability
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Melanie Richardson
\nVice President, Finance & Operations<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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NAPA Asphalt Pavement Hall of Fame gets physical fixture in Greenbelt<\/h3>

Since 1986, extraordinary industry leaders have been honored with induction into the NAPA Hall of Fame. The vaunted list of NAPA\u2019s most stalwart stewards has existed in many forms since its creation, and now it has a home in NAPA\u2019s Greenbelt office. Visitors are encouraged to soak up the office\u2019s asphalt-inspired aesthetic while browsing the Hall of Fame, which chronicles generations of the trade association\u2019s leadership through NAPA\u2019s most valuable asset: its members<\/strong>.\n<\/br>\n<\/br>\nNAPA staff also earned accolades in 2024: President & CEO Audrey Copeland was named an AAPT Fellow Member<\/a> in recognition of her contributions to the Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists and NAPA\u2019s Government Affairs team landed two spots on The Hill\u2019s Top Lobbyists 2024<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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NAPA Summer Internship gives firsthand glimpse at the industry<\/h3>

Juliet Piacsek, a rising college freshman interested in civil engineering participated in NAPA\u2019s 2024 summer internship program. Our summer intern learned the asphalt pavement industry from the perspective of its trade association under the direction of the Engineering, Research, & Technology team. She chronicled her \u201cSummer with NAPA\u201d for NAPA Now.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2023 IAPA Person of the Year<\/h3>

The Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association (IAPA) annually recognizes one non-member who has had a unique, positive impact on IAPA and the asphalt industry. The association announced in March APA Technical Director Buzz Powell as the 2023 IAPA Person of the Year!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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