Pub. 2 2019-2020 Issue 1

15 Many others have influenced and taught me, including two men I particularly admired: • Wally Stephenson, Utah DOT engineer • Gene Hansen, U.S. Forest Service engineer In addition, for many reasons, I have to include my sons Rick and Mark. It’s been great to work alongside and learn from themwith ASI for over 15 years. What is the most rewarding part of your career? We all spend a good part of our lives working to provide for our families. I know it’s the relationships we develop with co-work- ers and customers that have an important positive effect on our work experience and results. I am glad I had the chance I had to work with my dad for the last 15 years of his life. He passed away too early at the age of 58. I also have the opportunity to work with two of my sons, Mark and Rick. Both work with ASI’s road division; Rick out of Boise, Idaho, and Mark out of Salt Lake. I enjoy working with other co-work- ers and clients as well. I am also glad to have worked together with Phil Manning for over 40 years. He is currently our general manager for the ASI Salt Lake facility. He was also my plant and operations manager for Utah Emulsions and Koch. I feel very fortunate to have had excellent co-workers and to work with friends and family. I’ve enjoyed working with state, county, city and contractor individuals and to learn frommany of them. I have always respected and admired their professionalism. What do you think will be some of the dominant trends within the asphalt industry in the next 5-10 years? I think the outlook for our industry is excellent. Asphalt pavements are an important part of the infrastructure in our country. Roads are responsible for the transportation of people and products. The continuing need for maintenance of existing roads and the building of new roads is huge. During the last several years, our country fell behind on infrastructure due to small, tight budgets which are now being addressed and updated. Funding will have to be directed toward the asphalt industry because it has been neglected in the past. Asphalt is a good industry for engineering, business manage- ment, skilled workers, truckers, and public service. We are part of an exciting field with many opportunities. We ‘ll continue to need and see new technologies and products that will increase performance and service. If you look back at your career and life, what would be three things that you have learned, that you would pass onto a younger member within the asphalt pavement industry? 1. I would encourage anyone looking at the asphalt industry to become aware of how important asphalt is to our way of life. Asphalt matters because the country as a whole and individ- ual people all need good roads. 2. Focus on good relationships with customers and colleagues. 3. Be honest. Unfortunately, there are fewer and fewer people who consider a handshake to be totally trustworthy. Do what you say you are going to do; that, in and of itself, will put you firmly on the path toward success. What do you see as the benefits of UAPA membership? As members of the team that builds and maintains quality roads for the public, we have a big and important responsibility, and we all need each other to be successful. Associations are a way to make that happen. Professional organizations like UAPA help us understand that we are all part of the same team so we can work together more effectively. UAPA also gives use the opportunity to foster good relationships with suppliers and contractors. 3