2008/2009 IAGI Board of Directors Elected

Members of the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) recently voted for IAGI’s 2008-2009 Board of Directors. Candidates were nominated by the industry, and those elected will serve two-year terms on the IAGI Board of Directors.
The members elected to the Board of Directors include:
Carl Apicella, American Environmental;
Brian McKeown, Clean Air and Water Systems;
John Heap, Colorado Lining Systems;
“Demo” Dave Mc Laury, Demtech Services Inc.;
Todd Harman, Hallaton, Inc.;
Steve Daniels, Geo-Synthetics, Inc.;
Bill Shehane, Seaman Corporation;
Nicky Araujo, Servicios de Ingenieria Geosintetica, S.A.
Mr. Apicella will serve as President, Mr. McKeown will serve as 1st Vice President, Mr. Heap will serve as 2nd Vice President and Mr. McLaury will serve as Treasurer.
Dennis O’Brien, MPC Containment, Inc., will continue to serve on the Board as Immediate Past President.
The 2008-2009 IAGI Board of Directors will guide several exciting projects planned for the coming year, including increasing participation in the Certified Welding Technician (CWT) and the Approved Installation Contractor (AIC) programs. The IAGI Board of Directors will be in attendance at the 2008 GeoAmericas conference to be held March 2-5th in Cancun, Mexico. IAGI will host a General Assembly and a Training Lecture during the event.
“Members of IAGI continue to grow and improve this industry,” Laurie Honnigford, IAGI managing director, said. “Companies are finding value in having their welders achieve CWT status, and AIC companies are setting the industry standard of professionalism. The new IAGI Board is committed to advancing the interests of the installers and will continue to respond with solutions for improvement, advancement and growth.”
IAGI strives to provide a forum for geosynthetics installers to advance installation and construction techniques, and to strengthen the knowledge, image and communication within the industry. For more information about IAGI, contact Laurie Honnigford at +1-651-554-1895, e-mail laurie@honnigford.com or visit the website at the link below.