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ACPA NewsMar 20, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Hartley Announced as Chairman

ACPA Announces New Board Members & Tom Hartley as Association Chairman

Hartley and new board members move into roles immediately

Tom Hartley, 2024-25 ACPA Chairman of the BoardIrving, TX – March 2024 – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce that Tom Hartley, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Rinker Materials, has been named the new Chairman of the Board. Hartley was confirmed as Chairman during the ACPA’s Annual Business Meeting held from March 17-19, 2024, in Tucson, AZ. In addition to a new chairman, the ACPA welcomed two new board members: Mark McCormick from Dunn Utilities, and John Rainero from Permatile Concrete Products.

Tom Hartley is the 117th ACPA Chairman in the association’s storied history. As the Chairman of the Board, Hartley leads both the Board of Directors and its Executive Committee, which consists of five positions: Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Chair, Chair, and Immediate Past Chair. Hartley is serving his fourth year on the Executive Committee and will serve a one-year term as Chairman, followed by one year as an Immediate Past Chair.

“It is a true honor to serve this distinguished and historic organization, which has unified our members for over a century to promote the advancement of the concrete pipe industry,” says Hartley. “As Chairman, I am committed to intensifying our public relations efforts, improving organizational efficiency, and modernizing our systems and processes, all in efforts to grow our collective market share.”

“Tom's industry knowledge, contributions to the ACPA over the years, and attention to detail make him the ideal leader for our association,” says ACPA President Steve Hawkins, AIA. “He brings a skillset, leadership style, and understanding of the industry challenges and opportunities that position him perfectly to lead the ACPA’s efforts in these critical times.”

Hartley began his career in the concrete pipe industry at Rinker in 1998 and has ascended through various roles, significantly shaping the company’s strategy and outreach. Rinker is a QUIKRETE Company is the nation’s largest manufacturer of concrete pipe, box culvert, precast and related products.

 

About the American Concrete Pipe Association
The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is the spokesperson for the concrete pipe industry in all matters affecting the industry’s welfare. ACPA members contribute to the improvement of our environment by producing quality concrete pipe, engineered to provide a lasting and economical solution to drainage and pollution problems. For more information, visit www.concretepipe.org.