About the Asphalt Institute Foundation®
The Asphalt Institute Foundation’s mission is to conduct strategic research and educational activities that are designed to advance and improve both the liquid asphalt industry and the welfare of the general public.
The Asphalt Institute Foundation is a public charity that meets the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) as a not-for-profit organization. The Foundation annually conducts strategic research and educational activities that are designed to advance and improve both the liquid asphalt industry and the welfare of the general public.
Gifts to the AI Foundation enable us to make major strides in accomplishing our mission through the fulfillment of our programs.
We encourage you to learn more about each of these significant contributions in our annual reports, as they are vital in helping us achieve our vision.
Education
- AIF Internship Program
- Kirk Scholarship Fund
- Asphalt Technology Module
Research
- STAR Symposium
- Fehsenfeld Catalyst for Change Fund
- Research RFPs
News
- Highlights
- Blog Articles
2025 AI Foundation Board of Directors
Kevin McGlumphy
Chair (2026)
Associated Asphalt – An Ergon Company
Dave Henderson
Vice Chair (2026)
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Sean Jendry
Treasurer (2025)
Associated Asphalt – An Ergon Company
Laurand Lewandowski
Director (2025)
Owens Corning
Patrick Nation
Director (2025)
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Chris Campbell
Director (2026)
Imperial Oil
Lora Collins
Director (2026)
Marathon Petroleum Company LP
Brooke DeVincenzi
Director (2026)
BP Asphalt
Rob Treece
Director (2026)
U.S. Oil & Refining Company
Ex-Officio
Seth Hankowski
AI Vice Chair (2025)
All States Materials Group
John Barrington
Immediate Past AIF
Board Chair (2026)
Blue Tide Environmental
Ralph Shirts
Emeritus (2026)
Ex-Officio Staff
Reed Ryan
President
Susan S. Tanner
Director, Programs & Development
Danielle Steinberg
Director, Finance & Administration
The Asphalt Institute Foundation extends sincere appreciation and thanks to the following individuals for their service on the board of directors:
Jeremy Alexander
Asphalt & Fuel Supply
2023-2024
Charles Boan
Flint Hills Resources, LP
2024
Bob Cheever
Jebro Inc.
2022-2024
Peter T. Grass
Asphalt Institute
2014-2024
Harold (Chip) Ray
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
2021-2024
Lee Schloss
Kokosing Materials, Inc.
2023-2024
