The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) held its biennial membership meeting in February in Portland, Oregon. The event, which was attended by 37 participants, served as a transition point between the previous board of directors and officers and the new leadership.
The FGI Officers (2015 – 2017) are as follows:
- President – Andrew Mills (Layfield Group, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
- Vice President – Kent Metzger (Brawler Industries, Midland, Texas)
- Treasurer – Patrick Elliott (Colorado Lining International, Parker, Colorado)
- Secretary – Jeremiah Boorsma (Accugeo, Bakersfield, California)
FGI Board Members, who will also hold 2015 – 2017 terms, include:
- Pat Bradley (Inland Tarp & Liner)
- Steve Hobbs (Leister)
- Gary Kolbasuk (Raven Industries)
- Dave McLaury (DemTech)
- Jeff Pankonie (Firestone)
- Ray Peebles (Cooley Group)
- Duff Simbeck (Simbeck & Associates)
- Greg Yaple (Sinclair Equipment)
Professor Tim Stark (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) continues in his role as FGI Technical Director.
Learn more about the FGI’s research, education, and technology transfer programs at www.fabricatedgeomembrane.com.
