Arizona Rock Products Association Industry Newsletter

Issue: #22

June, 2015

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ARPA Awards Program 2014-2015

ARPA 2015 Convention Update

ARPA Wins "Best Cocktail Party"

Arizona Rock Products Association

Awards Program 2014 - 2015

ARPA concluded another active year in promoting the sustainability of the Arizona rock products industry and working with amazing members that make the association what it is today...one of the most influential associations in the state of Arizona.

Every year, ARPA recognizes its members, policy decision makers, and thought leaders who go above and beyond normal efforts to make this industry successful. It's these individuals, groups, and companies that set the example and provide a foundation for success in future endeavors.

We humbly thank the following award recipients for their tireless contributions to the association and industry and for their expertise in their respective professions, we couldn't be successful without exceptional people like you and those that came before you and to those who will contribute to the association in the future.

Visit the links below to view the 2014 - 2015 award recipients.

ARPA Community Excellence Award

ARPA Producer of the Year Award

ARPA Associate of the Year Award

ARPA Beating the Drum Award

ARPA Environmental Leader of the Year Award

ARPA Outstanding Industry Support Award

ARPA Leader of the Year Award

ARPA Man of the Year Award

ARPA Driver of the Year Award

ARPA Safety Professional of the Year Award

ARPA Safety Committee Member of the Year Award

ARPA Zero Incidents Award

ARPA Member Company Safety Awards

ARPA Convention Brings All-Star Lineup of Speakers and Guests

ARPA's Board of Directors and staff would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2015 ARPA Convention at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California. We had an exceptional event and ARPA would like to recognize one of the best group of speakers we have ever assembled.

You can find their presentations on our homepage at www.azrockproducts.org.

ARPA Extends A Warm Thanks To:

Congressman Paul Gosar

Congressman David Schweikert

Chief of Staff, Tom Van Flein (Gosar)

Chief of Staff, Kevin Knight (Schweikert)

Arizona State Representative Rick Gray

Arizona State Land Commissioner Lisa Atkins

Arizona Board of Regents President Eileen Klein

National Stone, Sand and Gravel Assn. President Michael Johnson

ASU, W.P. Carey School of Business Professor Dr. Lee McPheters

Arizona Tax Research Association President Kevin McCarthy

Valley Partnership President Cheryl Lombard

Arizona Commerce Authority Chief Operating Officer Greg Linaman

AZ Chamber of Commerce VP of Public Affairs Brittney Kaufmann

AZ Homebuilders Assn. VP of Legislative Affairs Spencer Kamps

APS Senior Government Affairs Representative Rodd Ross

Ryley Carlock & Applewhite Shareholder Bert Acken

Vulcan Materials Company Environmental Manager Gregg Monger

Ryley Carlock & Applewhite Attorney Sam Lofland

Arizona Capitol Times' "Best of the Capitol"

ARPA Wins "Best Cocktail Party"

AZ Capitol Times -

After being narrowly edged out by the Phoenix Chamber's Legislative Kickoff Last year for Best Cocktail Party, this year, the Arizona Rock Products Association's "The Rock" event came out on top with voters. ARPA Executive Director Steve Trussell says his group's mixer is the "best time this side of the Capitol." It's a fun event and a unique opportunity for legislators, business leaders, professionals and community members to connect and network in a relaxed setting. Other nominees included R&R Partners, Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative, Veridus and Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.

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Steve Trussell, Nicole Massarand, Heather Thrasher and Dan Duffy

Questions? Please contact ARPA Staff at (602) 271-0346.

Steve Trussell
Executive Director
Arizona Rock Products Association

*Our Mission* The Arizona Rock Products Association enhances, protects and preserves the long-term interests of the rock products industry through technical expertise, safety, environmental awareness, and in active involvement in the legislative, regulatory, and political process.