The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program announced the election of nine new or returning members to its board of directors as well as two newly recognized honorary board members.
"Over the last 30 years, we have seen many changes in our industry, but one thing has not only endured, but grown - the support for CIM's mission to identify, educate and inspire the next generation of leaders in the concrete industry," said NSC Executive Director Nicole Maher. "The engagement of these companies, along with our national concrete association and foundation partners, ensures that the program continues to graduate well-rounded future leaders ready to guide the evolution of our state-of-the-art industry."
The NSC officers include:
• Executive Director – Nicole Maher, National Steering Committee for CIM
• Chairman – Bruce Christensen, chief executive officer, FORTA
• Vice President – Heather Brown, vice president of QC/QA, Irving Materials, Inc.
• Secretary/Treasurer – Steven Bishop, president/COO, Maschmeyer Concrete Company of Florida
• Immediate Past Chairman – Karl Watson, CEO, Baker Construction Enterprises
All officers also serve on the board of directors.
In addition to the officers, the NSC voting board of directors includes:
• Jake Ables, terminal manager, Silvi Materials*
• Ben Blankenship, regional director - logistics, Ash Grove Cement Company*
• Stephan Buol, accounts manager, Teichert
• Jaymi Fridley, strategic partnerships manager, Verifi
• Brian Gallagher, vice president, corporate strategy and development, PPC Partners, Inc.
• Julie Garbini, president, Concrete Advancement Foundation*
• Ray Hefner, executive director, American Society of Concrete Contractors
• Michael Hoagland, vice president of business development, Shumaker Industries*
• Natalie Martin, director of membership and business development, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
• Guillermo Martinez Sans, senior vice president human resources USA, CEMEX
• Paul Ozinga, president, ready mix & aggregate, Ozinga RMC, Inc.
• Andrew Pinkerton, president/CEO, Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association*
• Ben Robuck, vice president - infrastructure and direct work, CEMEX
• Tom Strittmatter, executive vice president – construction chemicals, Sika Corporation
• Griffin Taylor, director of business development, Van Eaton Ready Mix, Inc.
• Rob Van Til, executive vice president, Central Region, Knife River Corporation*
• Tim Wrinkle, senior product manager, Vocational and Medium-Duty Mack Trucks
• Aleck Yancey, president/owner, Yancey Concrete Solutions, LLC*
* Indicates new and re-elected board members.
"We continue to see a growing number of CIM alumni elected to our board," said Maher. "This speaks volumes to the success of our program as their careers advance to roles of leadership within their companies. Further, they are returning to give their time and talent to ensure the program remains a cutting-edge opportunity for those who are following in their footsteps."
Additionally, the organization recognizes its honorary directors for their enduring contributions and unwavering support. Their legacy and dedication continue to inspire and guide the NSC's mission.
• Rex Cottle, former CIM National Steering executive director
• Steve Cox, formerly Command Alkon
• Douglas Guerrero, chairman, CIM Patrons, California State University, Chico
• Wally Johnson, former CIM National Steering Committee chairman
• Earl Keese, former CIM National Steering Committee executive director
• Eugene Martineau, former CIM National Steering Committee chairman and executive director
• Michael Philipps, formerly National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
• Michael Schneider**, former CIM National Steering Committee chairman,
• L. Michael Shydlowski
• David Vickers, former CIM National Steering Committee chairman
• Pierre Villere**, chairman and senior managing partner, Allen-Villere partner
** Indicates newly recognized honorary board members.
