Alan Ambler
Alan Ambler (AM Trenchless) has 20 years of diversified experience in utility operations management, engineering design, multi-jurisdictional coordination and construction management. At the city of Casselberry, FL, he managed the execution of utility projects, including extensive HDPE pipe bursting of asbestos cement pipe. Through his work at AM Trenchless and the PE Alliance, Alan has become a national leader in both trenchless installation methods and HDPE pipeline design. He has also become a national expert in understanding the application of complex governmental regulations. Alan is a frequent speaker across the US and is past Chair of the AWWA Water Main Rehabilitation Committee. Contact: aambler@pepipe.org
Bob Haack
Bob Haack (Alliance for PE Pipe) is Director of Logistics Planning and the PEA Roadshow and Tradeshow Programs. He is well versed on the topics of HDPE Pipe, Butt Fusion, and Electrofusion. Bob earned his undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University, MBA from The University of Pittsburgh, and Project Management Certification from Cornell University. In his free time, Bob volunteers developing STEM curricula for underserved youths, promoting water conservation, cycling, building furniture from reclaimed wood and piloting drones. bhaack@pepipe.org
Bryan Fletcher
Bryan Fletcher (ISCO Industries) with more than 30 years experience within the HDPE Industry, Bryan Fletcher currently serves as a Sr. regional sales manager for ISCO Industries, covering the Florida market. He is based out of Orlando, FL. Fletcher started part time with ISCO in the mid 1980’s working summers as a fusion technician while in school. After receiving his degree in 1994 from the University of Arkansas in industrial marketing, he began his full-time tenure with ISCO Industries. Bryan distinguishes his sales effort by assisting contractors in the field with HDPE fusion, pipe handling and construction related issues. bryan.fletcher@isco-pipe.com
Chris Weight
Chris Weight (SECOR) is a top salesman and branch manager for SECOR a leading distributor of HDPE pipe, fittings and equipment. Chris runs the Gillette, Wyoming branch for the Houston based company and is responsible for a several state territory including, Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas and Idaho. Chris is the recipient of last year’s Significant Contributor Award and he is an HDPE Certified Professional. Chris is also a certified McElroy trainer and does it all including field fusions, fabrications, selling and running the branch. Chris distinguishes his sales effort by assisting contractors in the field with HDPE fusion, pipe handling and construction related issues. c.weight@secoronline.com
Dan Davila
Dan Davila, PE is the director of Water and Sewer at Chen Moore in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and a graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville. As a highly experienced HDPE pipeline designer and consulting civil engineer, he has the opportunity to work on a variety of pipeline projects. He has developed a specialty which is HDPE pipeline design. He is excited to participate in PE Showcase ’24 as an expert.
Dan Landy
Dan Landy (Alliance for PE Pipe) is an engineer and one of the rising stars in the HDPE pipe world in North America. He joined The Alliance four years ago to support ongoing operations as well as spearheading new initiatives. He is the first member of The Alliance’s engineering program which was established to research, connect and support utilities in their adoption of HDPE. Dan edits engineering specifications, handles technical cases, drafts technical documents and hosts webinars to aid in conversions to HDPE. He would like to thank all of the PE Alliance’s member partners for their contributions to his education as well assistance in handling technical cases. dlandy@pepipe.org
Dave Mosier
Dave Moiser (Core & Main) is a Fusible Regional Sales Manager with Core & Main, managing a rental fleet of over 120 units and dozen fusion technicians and mechanics. Dave was intrigued by solid wall HDPE from the first time he saw it, and the possibilities for this piping solution keep him motivated to grow our industry. Dave has a BBA from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Lakeland University. His favorite days are when he can be in the field or trench fusing pipe, on machines ranging from a Pitbull 14 to a Tracstar 1200. “I am fortunate to work with an extremely talented team of fusion technicians that constantly provide innovative solutions in the field. The reality is that the jobsite isn’t always as pretty as the plans, so knowing our equipment and the pipe we work with is vital to finding creative ways to overcome jobsite challenges.” Contact: david.mosier@coreandmain.com david.mosier@coreandmain.com
Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart currently serves as a consultant to the HDPE industry providing expert Fusion and pipe services to contractors and owners. studied Geophysics at Texas A&M and the University of Texas, but the oil bust of the late 70’s cratered the oil exploration job market. He started working construction and shooting dynamite in the early 80’s. He has worked for the City of Lago Vista for 33 years and that is where he made a significant commitment to HDPE pipe. He also serves on the following HDPE related committees and boards: Small Utility Representative Member on PPI’s HDPE Municipal Advisory Board, AWWA Pipe and Fittings Standards Committee, Thermoplastics (Polyolefins) AWWA 263 Committee Volunteer Board Member. dslvtx@gmail.com
David Mancini Jr.
David Mancini, Jr. is the President of David Mancini & Sons and expert in heavy civil pipeline work in Southeast Florida. DMSI is expert in HDPE work in Florida having installed dozens of HDPE HDD projects including the 54″ DR11 project going on right now in Fort Lauderdale.
Douglas Keller
Doug Keller (Lyondell Basell) is past Board Chair of PPI and is the Technical Lead for Equistar Chemical’s Pipe Resin Division. After receiving his bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he has worked in various product development and technical service areas for Equistar Chemicals and its predecessor companies. He holds two U.S. Patents for additive improvements to PP and PE resins. He is an active member of ASTM, AGA, AWWA and ASME and has held several leadership positions with PPI. He is a past recipient of the Alliance’s Significant Contributor Award. douglas.keller@lyondellbasell.com
Dusty Langston
Dustin Langston (WL Plastics) graduated from Southern Utah University with a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Engineering in 2012. He has worked at WL Plastics for more than 19 years in several capacities including quality assurance, research and development and engineering. Dusty is a member of the American Water Works Association, ASTM International, PPI, ASCE and The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is a frequent contributor to various PPI and Alliance programs. dlangston@wlplastics.com
Erik Elizondo
Erik Elizondo (Milford) Sr. Account Manager of M/I market. Been in the industry over 5 years and currently completing 1st year in the PE Professional program. Using experience and education to grow HDPE’s footprint locally and nationally. erik.elizondo@milfordonline.com
Garry Bouvet
Garry Bouvet has 29 years of direct involvement in the HDPE pipe industry. He currently serves as Special Project Manager for ISCO, a global HDPE piping solutions provider, based out of Louisville, KY. Garry is also the star of ISCO Insights, the very successful podcast and webinar program produced by ISCO. Garry’s previous experience includes sales positions at McElroy Manufacturing and Mueller Company. During his 23 years at ISCO, Garry has served in a variety of roles providing HDPE solutions and fusion expertise in multiple markets around the world. Garry is a Showcase regular with this being the 5th year he has presented the pipe display and served as an expert on the floor of PE Showcase. garry.bouvet@isco-pipe.com
Ian Dethloff
Ian Dethloff (Alliance for PE Pipe) is a project manager for the Alliance for PE Pipe, where he supports logistics, content creation and marketing efforts to advance the HDPE industry. Although new to the field, Ian is quickly building expertise and is committed to promoting sustainable solutions in the HDPE industry. Outside of work, Ian lives in the Centennial state, he is an expert snow and water skier and he enjoys hitting the golf course and exploring the great outdoors. Idethloff@pepipe.org
Jason Penland
Jason Penland (McElroy Mfg) is the Sales Channel Manager at McElroy Manufacturing. He’s been with McElroy for a combined 5 years with a little break between the two stints as an owner of a company specializing in earthwork and surface mining. Jason is grateful for the opportunity he gets working with McElroy channel partners on a daily basis to help grow the PE market. Jason loves spending time with his wife and 4 kids at all their different sporting events on the weekends. jpenland@mcelroy.com
Jim Johnston
Jim Johnston (McElroy Mfg) is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at McElroy Manufacturing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has been working in the plastics pipe industry at McElroy for 30 years. His career has included all facets of the thermoplastic piping industry from supply chain, manufacturing, engineering and leadership to consultation on design and installation of thermoplastic piping systems. He is a regular presenter both domestically and internationally on the importance of plastic piping systems for industries including, natural gas distribution, oil and gas gathering, mining, water usage and conservation, agriculture and many others. He is actively involved with many standards and industry organizations. In his spare time, Jim loves fishing and upland bird hunting. jjohnston@mcelroy.com
John Schumchyk
Jonathan Schumchyk is the current Executive Vice President of Business Development at Eastern Utilities Services LLC. After his service in the Marine Corps from 2001 – 2005, Jon worked at Eastern Utilities as a crew foreman and equipment operator. Shortly after his promotion to Vice President in 2009, Jon was made a partner of the company and lead the expansion into the New York Metropolitan area. The company grew in this market year after year, continually undertaking and completing more complex projects while building the teams capabilities. jons@eusllc.com
Matt Danysh
Matt Danysh is a product manager and technical XXL pipe expert for AGRU’s XXL Pipe Charleston, SC facility. AGRU produces XXL HDPE pipes and fittings up to 3,500 mm in diameter and ships them around the world. Matt has a degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M and shares his expertise particularly with civil engineers who are trying to figure out how to implement large diameter HDPE lines. mdanysh@agruamerica.com
Mike James
Mike James (ISCO Industries) is a Vice President at ISCO Industries and has served in all aspects of the HDPE piping industry such as fabrication, inside sales, customer service, outside sales, sales management, business development and many years of general management with financial responsibility. While at ISCO, he helped grow and manage the sales team and focus on larger business development activities both domestically and internationally. Mike has enjoyed serving many mining and commercial construction companies in unique piping applications and specifically large diameter projects which enabled him to become a subject matter expert on large diameter HDPE projects. mike.james@isco-pipe.com
Mike Pacheco
Mike Pacheco (McElroy Mfg) is the Innovation Product Manager at McElroy Manufacturing. He is responsible for all of McElroy’s digital products including the Datalogger, McElroy Vault, and McCalc app. Mike is passionate about the great possibilities that new technology can play in improving the world’s infrastructure. He has a supply chain management background in both distribution and manufacturing settings and loves to solve complex problems that deliver value to the end user. mpacheco@mcelroy.com
Mike Whitehouse
Mike Whitehouse (ISCO Industries) is a certified master professional and has over 22 years of experience at ISCO Industries. He is also committed to actively providing piping solutions to owners and their designers who utilize HDPE pipe in their operations. He is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology. Mike is an active member with AWWA, ASCE, and is an active ASTM voting member, sitting on numerous task groups/committees. He currently serves as Education Chair for PPI. Mike is a recognized HDPE expert and has experience in site surveying, field inspection, project specifications, project management and as-built drawings. Contact: mike.whitehouse@isco-pipe.com mike.whitehouse@isco-pipe.com
Paul Brodsky
Paul Brodsky MBA (McElroy Mfg) As a published author and with a varied background in sales, marketing, radio broadcasting, information technology, teaching and public speaking, Paul Brodsky joined McElroy in 2001 and serves as the Manager of McElroy University. Paul has brought fusion education to a new level with his work at McElroy and is active with the Alliance for PE Pipe and other industry organizations. Paul is a certified professional candidate, is married with two adult children, enjoys genealogy research, trail running with his wife and is a budding indoor cycling instructor. Contact: pbrodsky@mcelroy.com pbrodsky@mcelroy.com
Peter Dyke
Peter Dyke (Alliance for PE Pipe) is the Executive Director of the Alliance for PE Pipe. He is tasked with educating public utilities and the engineering community on the features of HDPE pipe and how to best integrate it into existing US municipal water and WW systems. Peter has over 30 years of experience working in the public sector, serving clients, managing complex municipal construction projects and advocating for issues at the federal level. He is a former elected official in Illinois and speaks regularly across the country on the benefits of HDPE pipe systems. He is a recognized HDPE pipe subject matter expert and speaks to thousands of people on the topic annually. pdyke@pepipe.org
Richard Brand
Richard Brand has worked at the East Windsor Municipal Authority for ten years. As executive director he manages the operations and maintenance of the Municipal Utilities Authority water and sewage system, which encompasses over 200 miles of mains and provides service to over 34,000 residents. He is responsible for managing a $10 million budget as well as bid specifications, scheduling, laboratory sampling, permitting, and customer service for the authority. He oversees the training and development of a department of 48 employees. Mr. Brand also manages all capital projects some of which include: • A $30 million, expansion of a water treatment plant and wastewater treatment plant upgrade • A $20 million, 20 year water main replacement project. • A $1.5 million HDPE directional drill project under the NJTPA roadway. • Changing the regulations from Ductile Iron Pipe to HDPE for all new development Mr. Brand is devoted to having a positive impact on the public well-being and…
Richard Kolasa
Richard Kolasa (WL Plastics) is the Technical Sales Manager for WL Plastics. He supports the Alliance and WL’s product development, and engineering support requirements. He carries extensive knowledge and expertise in polymer compositions, rheology, additive compositions, product performance and failure analysis. He also contributes to industry organizations including PPI, AWWA, NSF, and ASTM. He is a past recipient of the Alliance’s Significant Contributor Award. rkolasa@wlplastics.com
Rick Ponder
Rick Ponder (Integrity Fusion Products) entered the PE industry with Central Plastics and has been actively involved in growing the PE industry and training individuals since 1995. As a Regional Sales Manager, he originally worked in natural gas and later worked for a pipe manufacturer. He then joined Integrity Fusion Products team and now works as the EF Technical Support and National EF Training Manager. Over the past few years, Rick developed Integrity Fusion’s EF training program to include EF training in all diameters. Rick is a graduate of Southern Nazarene University holding a BA in Organizational Development and a Masters in Management and resides in Shawnee OK. Contact: rick@integrityfusion.com
Sean Salsberry
Sean Salsberry, Owner and President at R&L Manufacturing, has dedicated 17 years to his company, specializing in the design and production tailored to the bead removal in the industrial plastic industry. Collaborating closely with his father, Sean has been instrumental in advancing product innovation and enhancing production processes to meet the industry demands for HDPE piping. sean@rlmfg.com
Sean Tully
Sean has served the HDPE markets from a few perspectives. Beginning in the distribution channel, learning the underground construction industry in the Northeast US markets. Sean later transitioned onto the manufacturing side, managing a national sales team as well as product lines in the HDPE molded and fabricated fittings markets across North America. Currently, Sean is involved with the Weholite Product line, working on large diameter projects serving various markets throughout North America. Sean lives with his wife, Melissa, in Philadelphia, PA. He has 3 boys, 22, 24 and 26 years old all living nearby. He enjoys fishing and relaxing at the Jersey Shore during the summer. sean.tully@infrapipes.com
Stephen Boros
Stephen Boros (Pipeline Plastics) is Vice-President of Engineering for Pipeline Plastics. He has 30 year’s experience in the plastic piping industry, having worked in polyethylene pipe resin development and formulation, as well as pipe and fittings manufacturing. He is a former Technical Director of the Plastics Pipe Institute. He has also served on PPI’s Hydrostatic Stress Board, the AWWA 263 Committee, the US Technical Advisory Group for ISO TC 138 on Plastic Piping among other standards and code committees. sboros@pipe.us
Thomas Schumchyk
Thomas Schumchyk is the current Vice President of Operations at Eastern Utilities Services LLC. Tom founded Eastern Utilities in 2001 as a Long Island, NY based telecom installation company with a focus on directional drilling. Under Tom’s leadership the size and capabilities of the company expanded into the large-scale installation of water, gas, sewer, and fiber optic conduits all over the metro tri-state region of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Throughout Eastern’s growth Tom remained on the cutting edge of much of the emerging trenchless technology. This forward-looking vision and risk assumption allowed Eastern to surpass its competitors and quickly evolve. tschumchyk@hauglandllc.com
