What is your involvement in the CIM program? Why did you get involved with the program?

I am the Southwest Patrons Chairman for Arizona State University (ASU). I got involved with CIM because of the available opportunities to share my professional experiences in the concrete industry with aspiring students.

Why have you and your company made the commitment to the CIM program? What benefits do you think it will bring to your company?  

Propex strongly believes in the education and development of our industry, and we realize that what is learned in the classroom and field trips can be directly applied to real life applications. The benefits of the program are not only for the students, we feel the program will also keep us Patrons in tune with the future of the concrete industry. 

What are your thoughts about the industry/academic partnership between CIM and its industry partners and patrons?

The CIM program offers a special opportunity for students; a unique partnership between industry experiences and classroom studies. An insight of the talent being developed from the CIM programs is paramount to our success as an industry.

Why should other companies in the concrete industry get involved in the CIM program?

The CIM program is a benefit to both parties involved. The students profit from the decades of professional experience our patrons have acquired, and the patrons get to interact with future industry talent. 

How can they get involved?

By donating both time and funds, industry leaders can facilitate the growth of the CIM program. Along with recruiting, mentoring, and sponsoring students, any company can easily be engaged and help the program grow.

What is your vision for the CIM program?

Years from now this program will help the concrete industry be years ahead of other industries by better educating individuals in on the specific skills and knowledge unique to the concrete industry. The CIM program will help expand upon the knowledge of the existing industry as well as enhance those entering the industry.

How do you think the CIM program will benefit the concrete industry?

The concrete industry will have well informed and specialized individuals with specific skills and knowledge that can help our industry embrace innovations as we look toward the future.