STI/SPFA is governed by a Board of Directors composed of Members representing its Sections: Shop Fabricated Tanks; Field Erected Water Storage Tanks; Pressure Vessels; Water Pipe; and Affiliates. Each Section meets at its own discretion at STI/SPFA’s Annual Meeting or in conjunction with another relevant organization’s conference.
The STI/SPFA Bylaws address the operation, manner and procedures by which the business of the association is conducted. The Bylaws are incorporated by reference in the STI/SPFA Membership Applications for members building STI/SPFA licensed technologies and referred to in agreements executed by member companies when they join STI/SPFA.
The STI/SPFA bylaws are available upon request.
Steve Meeker Hamilton Tanks
Robby Hagemann Boardman, Inc.
Vice President Pressure Vessel Section Chairman
Bill Kennedy Kennedy Tank & Mfg. Co. Inc.
Treasurer
Wayne Geyer Executive Vice President
Secretary
Pat Rezin USEMCO
Coby Hayes J. L. Houston Co.
Steve Fort Modern Welding Co.
Mike Lattner Morrison Bros. Co.
Robert Hall Hall Tank
Paul Windham Fisher Tank Company
Reviews industry codes, produces standards and educational courses, and judges Tank of the Year and Century Club Awards.
All Field Erected Storage Tank Section members are invited to participate in Section meetings.
Chairman Brad Veath CB&I LLC
Staff Liaison Wayne Geyer 847-438-8265 x234
Reviews industry codes, produces standards and educational materials, and administers the Pipe Certification program.
All Steel Water Pipe Section members are invited to participate in Section meetings.
Chairman Kyle Couture American Spiralweld Pipe Co., LLC
Reviews issues important to pressure vessel manufacturers. Hosts annual Fall Conference.
Chairman Robby Hagemann Boardman, LLC
Reviews industry codes, produces standards and educational materials, administers licenses for fabricators to build STI tank technologies, and provides quality assurance and training programs.
Chairman Coby Hayes J. L. Houston Co.
Staff Liaison Steve Pollock 847-438-8265 x244
Institutes and monitors all technical R&D activities, studies and surveys for the shop fabricated atmospheric tank section, enforces quality control standards and reviews, evaluates and researches technical data and specifications.
Staff Liaisons Steve Pollock 847-438-8265 x244
Joe Mentzer 224-286-6469
Oversees all investments of STI/SPFA, recommends the annual operating budget and analyzes quarterly financial statements.
Chairman Bill Kennedy Kennedy Tank & Mfg. Co., Inc.
Staff Liaison David Reed 847-550-3830
Organizes Annual Meeting and Fall Conference program, speakers and events. Works on member retention and benefits.
Staff Liaison Cindy Born 847-550-3834
Makes recommendations on issues of importance to suppliers, annual meeting speakers, sponsorship and displays, and increasing attendance.
All Affiliate Members are invited to participate on this committee.
Chairman Mike Lattner Morrison Bros. Co.
Staff Liaison Katie Bruce 847-550-3833
Creates and provides education and training, administers the Safety Awards program, tracks OSHA regulatory developments, and participates in industry codes and standards bodies.
All Members involved in safety programs are invited to participate on this committee.
Chairman C.J. Hinemann Fisher Tank Company Staff Liaison Joe Mentzer 224-286-6469
Makes recommendations regarding the inspection standard for atmospheric, above ground fuel storage tanks.
Committee members are STI/SPFA members, regulators, tank owners/operators, industry service providers, and inspectors.
Chairman Sonny Underwood Mid-South Steel Products
Staff Liaison Joe Mentzer 224-286-6469
Provides recommendations to the Board regarding planning for the future of the organization.
Makes recommendations for the repair standard for steel fabricated above ground fuel storage tanks.
Tex EnochInduron Protective Coatings