LEAP Connection: Albina Asphalt Site Visit & TCC Fly-In
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Albina Asphalt- April 20, 2022 | | | The AEMA LEAP Program visited with Albina Asphalt on April 20th, 2022 in Vancouver, WA. As one of four plant locations for Albina through Washington State, Oregon, and California, the team was hosted by President Greg Arntson and lead on a tour by Operations Manager Kevin Jeffers. In attendance for the LEAP Program was Ernesto Santillan, Ergon; Trevor Ullman, Vance Brothers; and Nat Borsh, Russell Standard who were provided with a site tour of the Albina asphalt emulsion and performance grade asphalt plants near the corporate headquarters in Vancouver. | |  | During the visit, time was devoted to discussing the near 120 year company history of Albina, a demonstration of the emulsion milling process, a tour of the polymer modification plant and process as well as the Albina AASHTO certified laboratory for asphalt binder and emulsion testing. Finally, the group concluded the visit with an open discussion regarding best practices for manufacturing, logistics, and market trends around the industry. |  | |  | | | | | TCC Fly-In- May 16-17, 2022 | | | | | | | | As participants of the AEMA LEAP Program, we were able to take part in the 2022 Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) Fly-In as well as partake in meetings with staff members of different Senate and Congress offices lead by FP2 Inc. | |  | | | | (Left to Right: Ernesto Santillan-Ergon, Cade Sherman-Ergon, Tracy Taylor-AGS for FP2, Rick Church- FP2 Executive Director, John Rathbun- Cutler RePaving, FP2 Board, Michael Tyree- Associated Asphalt Partners, Scott Metcalf- Ergon, Charity Cook- Paragon Technical Services) | | The team met with the offices of Sen. Moran (R-KS), Sen. Hagerty (R-TN), Sen. Blackburn (R-T), Sen. Padilla (D-CA), Sen. Cruz (R-TX), Sen. Cornyn (R-TX), Rep. Guest (R-MS), Rep. Torres (D-CA), Rep. LaTurner (R-KS), and Rep. Davis (R-IL). At each office visit, the team focused on promoting pavement preservation and the key role it could have during the role out of the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) bill. Pavement preservation projects across the country are a perfect fit for the Carbon Reduction program and it is up to the industry to make sure government officials are made aware of this topic. The idea of pavement preservation sells itself, but it is important to keep the pressure on the decision makers. The pavement preservation industry has several successful methods to preserve the taxpayer’s initial investment, and it was an honor to be a part of this group to lead in those discussions. |  | |  | | AEMA LEAP members: , Charity Cook- Paragon Technical Services, Ernesto Santillan-Ergon, Cade Sherman-Ergon, Michael Tyree- Associated Asphalt Partners, Kim Gessner-Asphalt Materials |
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