Category: Distinguished Service Award

Dan has had a long career in the asphalt business spanning 35 years, following a receipt of a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. Dan dedicated his entire career to Koch Industries and its affiliates. For over three decades Dan served in several positions of increasing responsibilities, which cumulated to the last 13 years … Continue reading Dan Blair

After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Administration from the University of Kansas, Scott began his asphalt career with Koch Industries. Over the course of sixteen years, Scott managed various portions of Koch Industries affiliated business units as General Manager, Eastern Region Leader of Koch Materials Company, Vice President of Koch Oil Company and … Continue reading Scott Rowe

Mr. Aimé Xhonneux led Eurobitume as their Director General from September 1, 2012 to September 1, 2018. Aimé shouldered the responsibility of helping to lead the European bitumen industry through the aftermath of the findings of the International Agency for Research on Cancer Monograph 103. His inclusive and calm demeanor helped the industry synchronize their … Continue reading Aime Xhonneux

Dave Punnett attended Texas A&T University and began his career in the oil industry with Mid-Region Petroleum followed by positions ranging from sales through management with National Petroleum Sales prior to starting his own company in 1990. Dave and his partner’s company, Frontier Terminal and Trading Company, was later sold to SemMaterials, LP, a division … Continue reading Dave Punnett

Rick Holmgreen has served the asphalt industry for almost 40 years in both academia and private industry. He started his career with the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University, working with asphalt researchers such as Dallas Little and AI Roll of Honor recipient Dr. Jon Epps. During the Strategic Highway Research Program, Rick moved … Continue reading Rick Holmgreen