APA Executive to Lead Asphalt Institute

Reed Ryan, former Executive Director of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA), past chair of the State Asphalt Pavement Associations, Inc. (SAPAs), and Executive Director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) since February, will become President of the Asphalt Institute (AI) following the retirement of its long-time President, Pete Grass, on January 1.

NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland and the NAPA Board of Directors congratulated Ryan on his selection to lead AI. “We’re excited for Reed’s leadership as we advance our partnership with the Asphalt Institute,” Copeland said. The APA partners – NAPA, SAPAs, and AI – affirmed their partnership and commitment to the future of the APA as they take steps to evaluate APA leadership.

In a statement announcing Ryan’s selection, AI Chairman of the Board Rob Treece noted Ryan’s “extensive experience in many facets of the asphalt industry.” AI Presidential Search Committee Chair Chip Ray said, “He stood out as the right candidate,” adding that Ryan’s nomination was unanimous.