Industry veteran Jim Goddard has been named Committee Chair of ASTM D35 on Geosynthetics. He has served a member of D35 for nearly 30 years. He has previously been recognized by D35 with an Award of Merit (2009) for his record of activity. Goddard has worked as a consultant for the past six years, following a well-regarded career, most notably as chief engineer of Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS).
In addition to his ASTM work, Goddard serves on the National Transportation Research Board and with the Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI).
D35 represents 340+ members from 27 countries through biannual meetings, 10 technical submittees, and nearly 150 standards on soil reinforcement, roadway integrity, erosion control, drainage, hydraulic barriers, electrical leak location, and more.
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ASTM D35 COMMITTEE OFFICERS
Chairman: James B. Goddard
First vice-chairman: Eli V. Cuelho
Second vice-chairman: Jimmy G. Youngblood
Secretary: Gary T. Torosian
Membership secretary: Mark H. Wayne
Past chairman: Robert E. Mackey
Member-at-large: Tim W. Bauters
Member-at-large: Richard G. Bledsoe
Member-at-large: Melissa B. Medlin
Member-at-large: Mark A. Wolschon
Member-at-large: Aigen Zhao
Staff manager: Katerina Koperna
Admin assistant: Barbara Lake
Editor: Mauri Rapp
UPCOMING ASTM D35 ON GEOSYNTHETICS MEETINGS
29 June – 1 July 2016
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1 – 3 February 2017
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
14 – 16 June 16 2017
Sheraton Centre Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
24 – 26 January 2018
Sheraton New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
