Beatriz Fieldkircher started in 2022 as an undergraduate intern in the asphalt materials lab at the University of Utah and is currently enrolled in a graduate program. She is actively engaged in the asphalt field industry, particularly in a project in collaboration with the Utah Department of Transportation. Beatriz is highly motivated and passionate about contributing to the innovation and sustainability of the industry.

Tyler Burke works for NU Rock Asphalt Coatings, where his father has working for their sister company for the past 25 years. Tyler currently attends BYU as a pre-business major and is a member of the football team.

Zach Nordquist works for Geneva Rock Products as a lab technician in the QA/QC department. Zach has been attending school for the last three years and is ready to start the engineering program at Utah Valley University. After school, Zach plans on getting a job in civil engineering.

Braxton Dickson works as a supervising test engineer at Peak Asphalt Supply Inc. in the quality control laboratory in Salt Lake City. Along with working, Braxton is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in construction management/project management from Weber State University. Braxton loves what he does and is excited to drive on new asphalt roads knowing he had some part in it.

Lauren Buer was first exposed to asphalt in the summer of 2022 while working with the Iowa Department of Transportation. She worked for Geneva Rock Products and was involved in the Provo Airport. Lauren is attending BYU and will graduate in the spring of 2025.

Kaleb Peterson is working full-time as a project manager for Thorn Milling and Construction as well as a full-time student working on a degree in business analysis for the construction industry. Kaleb looks forward to giving back to the asphalt construction industry when he graduates.

Annie Muirbrook is employed at Morgan Pavement and works in the asphalt industry. She has learned the importance of pavement and construction and overall the importance of hard work and dedication.

Caleb Callister has spent the last five years working on the asphalt maintenance side with his dad, Josh Callister, and is currently going to school at Salt Lake Community College. Caleb is excited to apply all the things his dad has taught him over the years and plans to start his own asphalt maintenance company this summer.

“Billy” Bilguun Tumenbaatar is a student at Southern Utah University majoring in civil engineering. He has always had a passion for building things while growing up. Billy loves solving problems and finding ways to make the infrastructure of the world better and safer, and wants to be the best engineer!