Embracing Change, Building the Future
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA I am truly honored to step into the role of President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA). I want to extend my gratitude to past President Rick Galloway and the entire Board of Directors for their dedication and leadership. Reflecting on my journey with TCA, which began more […]
Last Letter
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA As my term as President of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association ends, I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to each of you. It has been a tremendous honor to serve this incredible organization along with the TCA staff and the outstanding team of board […]
Bringing 2024 to a close and Leaning Into 2025
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Dear TCA Members and Friends, On behalf of the Tilt-up Concrete Association’s officers and board of directors, I am happy to report that the Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2024 in Phoenix was a resounding success. Everyone who attended enjoyed the many opportunities to connect with industry leaders, the […]
Legacy of Innovation
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Dear TCA Members and Friends, On behalf of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s Officers and Board of Directors, I am thrilled to invite you to join us for our upcoming Tilt-Up Convention and Expo in Phoenix on October 9–11, 2024, in the sun-drenched landscapes of Arizona. The TCA Convention […]
Circle an Event
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA On behalf of the Tilt-up Concrete Association’s Officers and Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you all as we embark on an exciting year in the tilt-up concrete industry in 2024. We are thrilled to continue collaborating and growing within this market, and we owe a […]
That’s a Wrap
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA I met with TCA’s Executive Director, Mitch Bloomquist, several times in Iowa over the past year as I passed through Cedar Rapids. We’ve had the great opportunity to meet at several tilt-up events as well. Getting together to discuss big issues over a meal always seems to be […]
Among the Greats!
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA What a year we have had! Just last year, I stood on the stage in Denver as I received the David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award, looking out among the crowd with amazement at the record attendance for the TCA Convention and Gala. In Tampa, we broke records once […]
Take the Gold
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Tampa, here we come! I paddle on a dragon boat team called the KC Pink Warriors. Our team founder paddled with a team in Tampa for a bit, igniting her fire for the sport. When she and her family moved to Kansas, she wanted to bring the sport […]
Investing in our Future
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Congratulations to my hometown Kansas City Chiefs for their second Super Bowl win in three years! The Kansas City community and many fans around the world have celebrated this victory. It’s hard to believe that the young, 27-year-old quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, brings back the NFL MVP, the Super […]
Hand the Torch
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA As I write my last TCA president’s letter, I look back on my TCA involvement throughout my career. I was first elected to the TCA’s Board of Directors back in 2010. In 2011, I did my first TCA presentation at our convention. I can remember, back in 2011, […]
Check Your Braces
Español | Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA In the field, after your tilt up panels are erected, you must check your braces after every storm or wind event to assure all the brace bolts are tight to secure the braces! If your are a manager of people, you need to act like the people you […]
Brace Yourself Like a Tilt-Up Panel
Español | Translation Sponsored by TCA Brace yourself for the uncertain times ahead. I believe we are experiencing the most unpredictable times of our lives. We all have more work than we can do, which is a blessing, but these times are so uncertain. The fuel price is the highest it’s been in our lifetimes; […]
