Andrew Gall Joins FPO Staff
For Immediate Release: December 1, 2009
Andrew Gall joins the Flexible Pavements of Ohio staff on December 14, 2009 as Director of Customer Relations
Joining the Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) staff as Director of Customer Relations on December 14, much of Andrew Gall’s responsibilities will involve advocacy and outreach efforts to industry customers, federal and state policy makers, affiliated trade associations and the construction industry at large.
“Andrew’s institutional knowledge of the industry and our customer base will prove a great asset to the association and its mission of promoting the use of asphalt pavement,” FPO’s President and Executive Director Cliff Ursich said. “He will be a valued addition to the FPO team.”
Gall brings to the position both public- and private-sector experience. He spent more than 12 years working for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in various capacities on the department’s senior staff, most recently as the departmental chief of staff. In addition to his public service, Gall has held positions with two civil engineering firms in Ohio, where he was responsible for a variety of corporate administrative, marketing and business development tasks.
As ODOT chief of staff, he was responsible for policy development and implementation, statewide media and public relations as well as working with members of the legislature and other state agencies. He managed the ODOT’s State Infrastructure Bank, which provided more than $300 million in construction loans dedicated to local transportation infrastructure. He served as the agency liaison on cabinet level committees, including Gov. Bob Taft’s Jobs Cabinet, the Bicentennial Commission and the State of Ohio Security Task Force. In 2003, he received a gubernatorial appointment to the State Highway, Bridge and Overpass Vandal Fence Task Force.
Most recently, Gall served as the regional director of Business Development for a civil engineering firm, Quality Control Inspection Inc. He was responsible for the development and implementation of a regional marketing program as well as serving as a corporate resource on the administrative procedures of state and federal construction programs.
“I believe my experience in the transportation industry combined with my public sector service will allow me to advance the mission of FPO in promoting the use of asphalt pavement.” Gall said. “I look forward to getting to work.”
Representing the interests of the FPO membership to the construction industry, asphalt consumers and state and local government will be Gall’s primary focus. He will be tasked with conveying FPO’s message and fostering an industry friendly regulatory environment while working to ensuring a stable, adequately funded roadway construction program in the state of Ohio.
“I am excited to represent our membership and continue the work of the association in creating a culture where asphalt pavement is the first choice in roadway construction and maintenance.” Gall said.
Gall, his wife and twin sons reside in Columbus. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
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Online registration for this event is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 with questions or for additional information regarding this event. Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Event Location: Columbus/Polaris Hilton Hotel, 8700 Lyra Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43240 The Asphalt Expo is Ohio’s premiere asphalt pavement event with multiple concurrent educational sessions and an indoor and outdoor trade show and exhibition. If you construct, inspect, manage or maintain local or private transportation infrastructure the Ohio Asphalt Expo has the information you need to ensure a successful, long-lasting asphalt pavement. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris at a special conference rate of $210. The special room rate will be available until the group block is sold-out. Select the link to access the conference room reservation page, contact the Hilton directly at (614) 885-1600 or visit www.hilton.com . ↧ 2024 Ohio Asphalt Expo Registration Form ↧ 2024 Ohio Asphalt Expo Program ↧ 2024 Ohio Asphalt Expo Exhibitor Memo ↧ 2024 Ohio Asphalt Expo Exhibit Space Registration Form ↧ 2024 Ohio Asphalt Expo Indoor Exhibit Layout ↧ 2024 Ohio Asphalt Expo Outdoor Exhibit Layout ↧ Hilton Hotel Exhibitor Services Order Form
Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Location: The Conference Center at OCLC; Lakeside Room; 6600 Kilgour Place; Dublin, OH 43017 This training has reached maximum capacity and registration is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 with any questions or for additional information. This seminar provides the training required personnel with a minimum two years of experience with asphalt paving operations to become approved to perform the Field Quality Control Supervisor (FQCS) function required under ODOT specifications or to acquire re-approval after five years since the previous training. This session will include training on paving fundamentals and best practices as well as Porous Asphalt Pavement construction to receive an endorsement to construct Porous Asphalt Pavement. Course Content: • Introduction and review of the purpose of the FQCS program and Ethics for QC personnel; • Overview of Quality Control and Quality Assurance • ODOT Asphalt Mixture Overview • Review of FQCS Role in Obtaining Density & Smoothness • Overview of ODOT Specifications for Asphalt Concrete Field Operations • Review of Common Paving/Mat Deficiencies • Design, Materials, Construction and Maintenance of Porous Asphalt Pavements Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.
Date: March 19-21, 2024 Location: Ohio University Lancaster Campus ; 1570 Granville Pike; Herrold Hall; Lancaster, OH 43130 (Directions to Classroom will be Posted in Lobby) This training has reached maximum capacity and registration is closed. Please contact FPO at (614) 791-3600 with any questions or for additional information. Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) offers this training course to prepare individuals having basic lab familiarity to take the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Level 2 Asphalt Technician Exam. Individuals who pass the written test will be scheduled for the practical laboratory exam. Select the link for course and registration information or register online below.
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