How long have you been a PDCA member and why
did you want to become involved on the Board
of Directors?
Brian Heck: I have been a member of PDCA for about 10 years. I had
been looking to become more active, so when Scott Callaway asked if I
would consider joining the board, I jumped at the opportunity.
Emmett Waggenspack: I’ve been a member for at least six years. I
wanted to become a board member because when I was in college, I
didn’t even know PDCA existed or that there was a thriving industry.
I feel that my networking and social skills can help with the educational
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component of the board’s initiatives.
Kustaa Mansfield: I have been a PDCA member for 10 years. I
became involved to engage with industry leaders across the country
and bring a larger West Coast presence to the discussion. I hope
to contribute to a better understanding of where the organization
thinks the industry is heading.
What do you hope to accomplish as a PDCA director?
What are your goals for the organization?
Brian Heck: As we transition from Steve Hall’s retirement to the
start of Frank Peters’ tenure as executive director, I hope to help
make that changeover as smooth as possible. The association has
made tremendous strides under Steve’s leadership. The goal is to take
the momentum Steve has created and keep it going.
Emmett Waggenspack: My hopes and goals include assisting the
other directors to help move the initiatives forward, bring awareness
of PDCA to students at local schools (colleges and/or universities),
who may be moving into the field after graduation, and gain more
experience and education to continue furthering my career.
Kustaa Mansfield: My hope for the organization as a director is
to achieve greater industry awareness and recognition as a leading
authority on driven foundation systems and to establish an infrastructure
to support education and promotion. My goal is to continue
the great work that has been done under the stewardship of Steve
Hall and others and maintain financial stability and ensure programming
is kept in line with strategic objectives for the organization. t
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