ACPA Names New Chair of the Board of Directors
Jeffery (Jeff) Hite became Chair of the American Concrete Pipe Association on March 26, 2019 with a mandate to implement the association’s strategic plan. Jeff is Director Technical Promotions at Rinker Materials, Houston, Texas responsible for the management of eight engineers with responsibilities in twenty states.
He joined Rinker Materials in 2002 to enhance the company’s technical marketing activities, build strong relationships, and help the concrete pipe industry improve specifications for concrete pipe and box. Jeff has served as Chair of the ACPA AASHTO Committee and Issues and Answers Task Group; participated in pipe-specification related committees with AASHTO, ASTM, and TRB; and continues to explore use of new technologies that enhance concrete pipe opportunities.
“Jeff is a leader in the concrete pipe industry with a firm understanding of issues, products and materials,” said Russell Tripp, ACPA President.
A graduate of the University of Missouri in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Jeff has more than twenty years in the pipe industry and almost thirty years in general construction. His career began in the United States Marine Corps where he attained the rank of Captain. Jeff was engaged in building runways on remote islands, constructing power lines through major cities, country towns, and wetlands, all the while earning respect and credibility among federal and state specifying agencies for all matters relating to pipe and associated products. “Service to the concrete pipe industry and my colleagues is my professional calling. I intend to serve the industry to the best of my ability,” says Jeff.