Two Concepts Concrete Contractors Must Know
As concrete contractors, we have to know and understand a lot of things, and it can be challenging to stay focused on the things that move our company forward. Here are two concepts that can help contractors be more profitable and make better business decisions. 1. Lifetime Customer Value The value of customers is determined […]
IN MEMORY OF WARREN MCPHERSON
McPherson, JR., Warren Edward 4/10/1948 – 8/13/2019 Hartland, MI Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Desmond) for nearly 48 years. Loving son of Mary McPherson Fitzwater (Lloyd) and the late Warren E. McPherson, Sr. Loving father of Amy Christine and Melissa Anne (Jeffery). Adoring grandfather of Abigail Margaret, Cameron Edward, Emeline Mae and William Edward. Loving […]
NOX-CRETE NAMES NEW COMPANY PRESIDENT
Lori Reid has been named President of Nox-Crete Products Group, Inc., an Omaha-based concrete chemicals company founded in 1956. Reid facilitates Nox-Crete’s goals to innovate new products, grow ESOP program Omaha, Neb., June 18, 2019 – Lori Reid has been named President of Nox-Crete Products Group, Inc., a promotion that comes three years after she […]
CFA’S 2019 PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Professional recognition is not often sought or targeted, but rather is earned through passion, persistence and unselfishness. Awards of recognition given by organizations like the Concrete Foundations Association honor these values as well as creativity, commitment and perseverance. Standing before your peers, having biographical information read on your behalf, as well as descriptions of the […]
NEW LEADERS START THEIR SERVICE – CFA’S 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTEES
The process has finally been completed for starting the 2019-20 fiscal year. As the many members of this Association realized through the many notices, an extended period of nominations and encouragement for participation was offered by the board’s president, Phillip Marone, this year. “I wanted to take an extra moment to encourage our members to […]
Letter From the Director
New Year, Mid-Year—We Keep On Keeping On Every once in a while, it strikes me that I start talking about the new year while in the midst of the current year. Yet, in our everyday lives, autumn ushers in so much newness. In fact, one could really argue that the truest sense of the term […]
Job Posting: CONCRETE PUMP & CRANE SALES OPPORTUNITY
Are you tired of slaying the gray all day and want something cleaner with better pay? If you have some experience in the concrete industry we may want you to help us. We are looking for help in both concrete pump sales and crane sales. Both of these jobs will include on the job training […]
It Is About To Get Cold Out There
Dear CFA Members, Fall is upon us and for a large percentage of us that means we need to turn our attention to cold weather methods. Seems like only a week ago it was summer. “Best methods” are one of the many reasons to be a member of our association! In this case I am […]
CFA Members Nominated for Board of Directors
During preparation for Convention this year, it was communicated multiple times regarding seats opening up on the CFA Board of Directors for 2019 – 2022 terms. A total of five seats became available this year. Departing the Board this year were individuals serving a broad range from one term to a whopping six terms. […]
Warren McPherson Jr. 1948-2019
For many participants in the concrete industry, this summer was met with sadness in the loss of a legend and powerful advocator for our industry. Many of us served with him on ACI committees and in other arenas. His warm smile and quiet confidence always preceded his technical prowess and passionate service. – James Baty, […]
