The Asphalt Pavement Association
of West Virginia
The Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia, a division of the Contractors Association of West Virginia, is a non-profit trade association representing the producers of asphalt and aggregates, laydown contractors, asphalt cement suppliers, equipment and material suppliers and other firms involved directly and indirectly in the asphalt industry.
The Association represents the majority of such firms operating in West Virginia with their combined production accounting for over 90 percent of all hot mix asphalt production in the state. The APAWV, formerly the Flexible Pavements Council of WV (FPC), was formed by a progressive group of hot mix plant owners in 1979.
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APA Names John Crane Executive Director
The Asphalt Pavement Association of West Virginia (APAWV) announces John Crane, P.E., has been named executive director of the organization, effective Monday, November 1.
Crane previously served as the Pavements, Materials, and Field Applications Engineer for the Flexible Pavements of Ohio and has eight years of experience with the West Virginia Division of Highways’ Materials Control, Soils and Testing Division where he last served as the Asphalt Group Supervisor.
He is a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Civil Engineering. As a Graduate Research Assistant, Crane worked with Dr. John Zaniewski, WVU Asphalt Technology Professor, a position endowed by the association. He and his wife, Rachael, will live in Charleston with their two children, Scarlett and Thatcher.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome John to the team,” said APAWV Chairman Mark Haverty, vice president of Kelly Paving, Inc. in Williamstown. “The addition of a young professional engineer will help us navigate the upcoming challenges in the industry including more technical specifications and changes in workforce dynamics.
“His unique perspective as a former WVDOH employee will help us better understand the division’s point of view and lead to an enhanced working relationship,” Haverty said. “Our goal is to provide the most cost effective and long-lasting pavements to the division and John will help us move forward in that endeavor.”
“I am excited to join the Asphalt Paving Association of West Virginia as their next Executive Director,” said Crane. “I will utilize my knowledge and passion for asphalt to help the industry and the WVDOH shape their transportation system of tomorrow, the same system that helps the hard-working citizens and visitors of the Mountain State travel to the many ‘wild and wonderful’ locations that make West Virginia so great.”
Crane replaces Pat Parsons who is retiring after 43 years with the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV), including the last 35 years as Executive Director of APAWV. He will assist with the transition and will maintain his current email (pat@asphaltwv.com) and mobile number (304-549-1166).
“Pat’s contributions to this industry are unsurpassed,” said Haverty. “His thoughtful leadership, commitment to APAWV’s mission and dedication will be greatly missed. We are grateful for his many years of service to our industry.”
APAWV, a division of the CAWV, is a non-profit trade association representing the producers of asphalt and aggregates, laydown contractors, asphalt cement suppliers, equipment and material suppliers and other firms involved directly and indirectly in the asphalt industry.
The Association represents the majority of such firms operating in West Virginia with their combined production accounting for over 90 percent of all asphalt production in the state. The APAWV, formerly the Flexible Pavements Council of West Virginia (FPC), was formed by a progressive group of asphalt plant owners in 1979.
Members are encouraged to contact John at jcrane@asphaltwv.com or call (304) 342-1166 and welcome him to the association.