NCAT Board of Directors

The 14-member NCAT Board of Directors guides strategic plans and center policies. It includes four members from the NAPA Research and Education Foundation, four from Auburn University, and five at-large members. In addition to these 14, there are two emeritus members and five ex-officio members representing the industry.

  • Mr. Dan Gallagher
    Chairman`
    Gallagher Asphalt Corp.
    Thornton, IL
  • Dr. Larry Benefield
    Vice Chairman
    Auburn University
    Auburn University, AL
  • Mr. Mike Acott
    National Asphalt Pavement Association
    Lanham, MD
  • Dr. Don Brock
    Astec Industries, Inc.
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Dr. Jon A. Epps
    Granite Construction, Inc.
    Sparks, NV
  • Dr. John Mason
    Auburn University
    Auburn University, AL
  • Mr. Michael B. McCartney
    Calhoun Asphalt
    Gadsden, AL
  • Mr. Charles F. Potts
    Heritage Research Group
    Indianapolis, IN
  • Mr. Ron Sines
    OMG VP - Hot Mix Asphalt OPS
    Leominster, MA
  • Dr. Mike Stallings
    Auburn University
    Auburn University, AL
  • Mr. Larry Usack
    Payne & Dolan
    Greenville, WI
  • Mr. Peter Wilson
    Barriere Construction Co., LLC
    Franklinton, LA
  • Mr. Jay Winford
    Prairie Contractors, Inc.
    Westlake, LA
  • Dr. Paul F. Parks
    Emeritus Member
    Retired
    Auburn, AL
  • Mr. Chuck VanDeusen
    Emeritus Member
    Northville, MI
  • Mr. Mike Harper
    Ex-Officio
    Alabama Department of Transportation
    Montgomery, AL
  • Kevin Keith
    Ex-Officio
    Missouri Department of Transportation
    Jefferson City, MO
  • Mr. Byron N. Lord
    Ex-Officio
    Federal Highway Administration
    Washington, DC
  • Mr. Mel Monk
    Ex-Officio
    Alabama Asphalt Pavement Assoc.
    Montgomery, AL
  • Dr. Randy C. West
    Ex-Officio
    National Center for Asphalt Technology
    Auburn, AL