Middle Row: Clint Price, Bill Dwyer, Gabriel Ojeda, Dennis Andrews, Jim Bodeker, Beth Langhauser, Wayne Allen Front Row: Nathan Germany, Eric Duiker, Gary Brown, Wayne Bylsma, Art Fink Not pictured: Daryl Dika, Jennifer Lockhart, Brian Lywandowsky
Held during World of Concrete 2022, the American Concrete Pumping Association held its annual meeting, board election, and Awards presentation. The meeting took place on Jan. 19.
ACPA Awards promote merit and achievement in the concrete pumping industry and recognize individuals who have made exemplary contributions to ACPA. Award winners embody the core values of advancing the concrete pumping industry and commitment to ACPA.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dave Adams
Dave Adams (left) receives the ACPA Lifetime Achievement Award from ACPA board member, Wayne Allen (right)American Concrete Pumping Association
Dave has been an active ACPA Board Member and has participated on several committees, including Finance, World of Concrete, and Equipment and Safety Applications. He has also been an active member of the Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association, where he worked with other manufacturers to establish common safety standards for concrete placing equipment. While currently enjoying retirement, Dave remains dedicated to supporting the ACPA and promoting concrete pumping and equipment safety.
Lifetime Achievement Awards are awarded at the discretion of the ACPA Awards Committee to members who have:
- Played a significant role in the active in development of the concrete pumping industry;
- Fostered and advanced the concrete pumping industry in a given area; and
- Improved the conditions under which concrete pumping is performed.
Safe Operator of the Year: Steve Meyers
Steve Meyers (right) receives the ACPA Safe Operator of the Year Award from ACPA board president, Gary Brown (left).American Concrete Pumping Association
“The American Concrete Pumping Association exists to promote a culture of safety at every level in the concrete pumping industry,” says Christi Collins, ACPA Executive Director. “By recognizing operators who exhibit exemplary safety practices, we fulfill this critical element of our mission. This year, we’re proud to honor Steve Meyers with our highest safety honor.”
ACPA member companies submitted nominees for Safe Operator of the Year, and as a condition of award consideration, all nominees held valid ACPA operator certifications. Every nomination included at least one recommendation from a supervisor, coworker or customer. An independent safety consultant selected the winner according to the criteria of safety record, workforce development and a spirit of furthering the concrete pumping industry.
2022 Board Members
Elected members of the ACPA are to serve a one-year term position. Results of the elections are as follows.
Executive Board
- President: Wayne Bylsma—Cherokee Pumping, Inc., Hampton, Georgia
- Vice President: Art Fink—CF & T, Hayward, California
- Secretary: Eric Duiker—CanCrete Equipment, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Treasurer: Nathan Germany—Tri-Way Concrete Pumping, Inc., Roanoke, Texas
- Past President: Gary Brown—R.L. McCoy, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
Pump Directors
- Wayne Bylsma—Cherokee Pumping, Inc., Hampton, Georgia
- Art Fink—CF & T, Hayward, California
- Nathan Germany—Tri-Way Concrete Pumping, Inc., Roanoke, Texas
- Brian Lywandowsky—Conco Pumping and Belting, Inc., Concord, California
Regional Directors
- Region 2: Gary Brown—R.L. McCoy, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
- Region 4: Jennifer Lockhart—Florida Concrete Unlimited, Inc., Miami, Florida
- Region 6: Chris Pernicano—San Diego Concrete Pumping Inc., Santee, California
Distributor Director
- Wayne Allen—CPE America 1, LLC, Metter, Georgia
Manufacturing Directors
- Jim Bodeker—Construction Forms, Inc., Port Washington, Wisconsin
- Gabriel Ojeda—Fritz-Pak Corporation, Mesquite, Texas
