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.
Bill Kennedy Kennedy Tank & Mfg. Co. Inc.
President Pressure Vessel Section Representative
Kyle Couture American SpiralWeld Pipe
Vice President Steel Water Pipe Section Chairman
Steve Meeker Hamilton Tanks, LLC
Sonny Underwood Mid-South Steel Products
Tim O'Toole Executive Vice President
Secretary
Pat Rezin USEMCO
Coby Hayes J. L. Houston Co.
Technical Committee Chairman Shop Fabricated Tank Section Representative
John E. Jones Modern Welding Co.
Mike Lattner Morrison Bros. Co.
Robert Hall Hall Tank
Paul Windham Fisher Tank Company
Bob Nemeth Stanwade Metal Products, Inc.
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 847-550-3829
Joe Mentzer 224-286-6469
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
Staff Liaisons 847-550-3829
David Reed 847-550-3830
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
Oversees all investments of STI/SPFA, recommends the annual operating budget and analyzes quarterly financial statements.
Chairman Steve Meeker Hamilton Tanks, LLC
Staff Liaison David Reed 847-550-3830
Organizes Annual Meeting and Fall Conference program, speakers and events. Works on member retention and benefits.
Staff Liaisons Cindy Born 847-550-3834
Katie Bruce 847-550-3833
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
Co-Chair Shelley Brewer Tank Industry Consultants
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
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.
Bob NemethStanwade Metal Products, Inc.
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