AEMA Recognizes and Honors the 2023-2024 Leadership Education for Asphalt Preservation Class

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AEMA Recognizes and Honors the 2023-2024 Leadership Education for Asphalt Preservation Class

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 18, 2024 – At the 51^st Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA), held February 19-23, 2024 in Palm Harbor, FL, AEMA recognized and honored the 2023-2024 Leadership Education for Asphalt Preservation (LEAP) Class.

The LEAP Program is a 12-month immersive program aimed at developing members of the asphalt emulsion industry. It is intended for AEMA members looking to increase their knowledge of the asphalt emulsion industry. The LEAP Program aims to engage participants and develop future leaders for the industry by building confidence and understanding areas they may never get a chance to see.

The 14 individuals that were part of this LEAP Class included: Alejandro Rosales, Idaho Asphalt Supply; Emmanuel Delgado, Kao Chemicals; Josh Guidice, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions; James Schoger, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions; Crystal Castillo, Arkema; Brody Young, Idaho Asphalt Supply; Gia Carbonara, Russell Standard; Shawn Bryam, Russell Standard; Nate Jenkins, Asphalt Materials Inc; Campbell Higbie, Heritage Research Group; Shafer Soars, Arkema; Charles Taylor, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions; Matthew Gutkaiss; Asphalt Emulsion Industries; and Bobby Behrens, Terry Asphalt Materials.

Charity Cook, Paragon Technical Services, was also recognized as the 2023-2024 LEAP Class Dean.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT EMULSION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AEMA):

The Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA), founded in 1973, is an international non-profit trade association of asphalt emulsion producers and sellers, suppliers, users, research personnel, public officials, consulting engineers, and contractors working together to promote the increased and more efficient use of asphalt emulsions.

AEMA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.aema.org or call us at 630-942-6579.