Honoring the Founding 50 Who Care
At the heart of the ACPA Foundation lies a remarkable group of visionaries, the Founding 50 Who Care. These extraordinary individuals and organizations were instrumental in establishing the foundation, laying the groundwork for a brighter, more innovative future for the concrete pavement industry.
Celebrating a Legacy of Leadership
We honor the Founding 50 Who Care not just for their contributions but for their belief in the future of the concrete pavement industry. Their dedication to mentoring rising leaders, advancing knowledge through research, and fostering collaborative partnerships ensures that our community continues to thrive.
These founding members represent more than donors—they are champions of innovation, education, and leadership.
The following individuals and organizations represent the ACPA Foundation’s Founding 50 Who Care – thank you for your leadership and contributions!
Founding 50 Who Care
| NAME | DONOR LEVEL |
|---|---|
| Sarah Bazey | Platinum |
| Dave Howard | Platinum |
| Ash Grove Cement | Platinum |
| Flores Automation and Machine Control | Platinum |
| American Highway - A Simplex Company | Platinum |
| ACPA | Platinum |
| Duit Construction Co, Inc. | Platinum |
| Heidelberg Materials | Platinum |
| Donald Weaver | Platinum |
| Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE) | Platinum |
| ACME Concrete Paving Inc. | Platinum |
| Laura O'Neill Kaumo | Gold |
| Ernie & Tracy Peterson | Gold |
| Tai Ginsberg and Associates | Gold |
| Steve & Nancy Friess | Silver |
| Julia Garbini | Silver |
| Erie Strayer | Silver |
| Robert Rodden | Silver |
| Steve Rentz | Bronze |
| Diamond Surface Inc. | Bronze |
| GOMACO | Friend |
| Patrick Cleary | Friend |
| Ecobeton-USA | Friend |
| Tim Duit | Friend |
| Timothy Gerhardt | Friend |
| Jake Steinberg and Kimberly Kayler | Friend |
| Daniel Labo | Friend |
| Michael Lipps | Friend |
| 2TM Consulting Engineers | Friend |
| Gary Mitchell | Friend |
| Chuck Niederriter | Friend |
| Jason Reaves | Friend |
| K-Five Construction Corporation | Friend |
| Terracon Consultants | Friend |
| Joseph Weishaar | Friend |
| Hi-Way Paving | Friend |
| Kentucky Concrete Association | Friend |
| Matthew Ross | Friend |
| Matt Zeller | Friend |
| Marlyn Knutson | Friend |
| Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota | Friend |
| Stephen Jackson | Friend |
| Joe and Lisa Finnegan | Friend |
| Lori Tiefenthaler | Friend |
| Mark Felag | Friend |
| Tim Nash | Friend |
| John Roberts (IGGA) | Friend |
| Dr. Mark Snyder | Friend |
| Greg Dean | Friend |
| Chris Schenk and Karen Seamen | Friend |
| Mike Consalvi | Friend |
Join Us in Building Upon Their Legacy and Pave the Way for Generations to Come!
You, too, can make a difference. By supporting the ACPA Foundation, you become part of a legacy rooted in progress, collaboration, and innovation. There are many ways to contribute to our mission, whether by making a donation, gifting a speaker honorarium, or committing to long-term legacy giving. Together, we can honor the incredible impact of the Founding 50 while paving the way for the next generation.
Questions? Contact Drew Burns at drew.burns@aoeteam.com