NAPA announces 17 new state advisors

NAPA’s Advisory Council added 17 new members as part of the state advisor elections this fall.

The Advisory Council now includes representation from state advisors on behalf of 49 states, plus Guam.

The new members will serve a three-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2025. The charge of the Advisory Council is to enhance industry advocacy, advance NAPA through recruitment and participation, and deepen neighboring state collaboration by supporting active member company engagement.

NAPA received unprecedented interest in these elections, as the nomination process saw 31 candidates submit their names for consideration.

Authorized representatives representing each NAPA producer member were eligible to cast their ballot (one per state) for the candidate they believed would fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the State Advisor.

Thanks to all who participated in the process and especially to those candidates who ran for a State Advisor position. The new class of 2025-2027 representatives includes:

• Idaho: Josh Smith, Knife River Corporation – Mountain West
• Illinois: James F. Trost, Gallagher Asphalt Corp.
• Louisiana: Jason Latiolais, Barriere Construction Co., A CRH Co.
• Maryland: Brian Russell, P. Flanigan & Sons Inc.
• Massachusetts: Will Hadeka, Peckham Industries
• Michigan: Jim Klett, Michigan Paving & Materials, A CRH Co.
• Mississippi: Michael Frizzell, Lehman-Roberts Co.
• Missouri: Brian Johanning, Superior Bowen
• Montana: Pat Drynan, Helena Sand & Gravel and Montana Materials and Construction, A CRH Co.
• Nebraska: Kyle Timmer, OMNI Engineering, A CRH Co.
• Nevada: Marty McNamara, Granite Construction Inc.
• New Hampshire: Ron Simbari, All States Construction Inc.
• New Jersey: Peter Kochek, Weldon Materials
• New Mexico: Hunter McLemore, K. Barnett and Sons
• New York: Bill Schmitz, Gernatt Asphalt Products Inc.
• North Dakota: Korey Bender, Border States Paving Inc.
• Rhode Island: Gregory Lynch Jr., J.H. Lynch & Sons Inc.

Looking to get more involved? About one-third of State Advisor positions expire annually. Next fall, NAPA will be soliciting candidate names for consideration in the 2026-2028 election. Attend the Advisory Council regional meeting during the NAPA 2025 Annual Meeting in Maui to learn more. The regional meetings are open to all NAPA members.