The ICPI and NCMA have formed a Collaboration Exploration Committee. The charge of the committee is to explore additional collaboration
The ICPI and NCMA have formed a Collaboration Exploration Committee. The charge of the committee is to explore additional collaboration to better position members to increase market share and review possible areas of consolidation.
The Committee Members are as follows:
Members selected by ICPI:
Dave Carter, Oaks Concrete Products, Co-Chair
Fred Adams, Fred Adams Paving
Kendall Anderegg, Mutual Materials
Charles Gamarekian, Cambridge Pavers
Dean Jurik, ACM Chemistries
Paul Pignatelli, Best Way Stone
Steve Berry, Oldcastle APG
Members selected by NCMA:
Steve Berry, Oldcastle APG, Co-Chair
Eric Absalon, Basalite
Rocky Fizzano, Fizzano Brothers
Terri Grulke, Besser Company
Sam Hoehner, Lee Building
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Pat Sauter, Kings Materials
David Pitre, Keystone Hardscapes
Jeff Speck, Arcosa Lightweight
Charles McGrath and Bob Thomas will also participate in all meetings of the committee.
The ICPI and NCMA officers have selected a consulting firm to help facilitate the process of making a decision. Tecker International, was selected based on their experience with similar engagements. Paul Meyer, President, will be the principal on our engagement and will facilitate the process.
Between now and the 2021 Annual Meeting the consultant has proposed the following plan of work:
Step 1: Review of Background Material
Step 2: Design/Planning Session with Co-chairs and staff
Step 2b: Committee Update Calls (May – June – September)
Step 3: Qualitative Telephone Interviews (26-31) May/June
Step 4: Data/Information Analysis – May/June
Step 5: Facilitated Session with Committee – July (hopefully in person)
Step 6: Interim Board Reports – August
Step 7: Development of Dues Structure Analysis & Recommendations – July – September
Step 8: Second Meeting of Committee – December/January
Step 9: Final Report – January
Step 10: Presentation to Association Boards – February
The Board of Directors would like to continue to provide the following messages regarding the work of the committee:
Initial exploratory efforts only
No decisions made and no foregone conclusions
Typical unifications (once agreed) take approximately 2 years
Dues structures and impacts not yet considered
No current staffing changes under consideration