Board of Directors
The Concrete Polishing Association of America was organized in November, 2009 at the request of polishing contractors and manufacturers. Its purpose... to have a non biased organization to lead the industry. The major concern from contractors that surfaced was manufacturer involvement and influence. However, the Executive Board realized that manufacturers must be involved to help lead the industry. Therefore, we created a Board of Directors that balances the two parties. The Board consist of 10 polishing contractors and 9 manufacturer seats (with the 10th being designated for an architect). The Executive Board seats are reserved for polishing contractors to ensure that the organization remains as fair and unbiased as possible. The Board of Directors is guided by a Leadership Committee as well as the members of the organization. Each position has a "term limit" to also ensure that the organization is being fair, unbiased, and has a continuous source of fresh ideas and energy.
Executive Board:
Contractors:
Manufacturers:
L&M Construction Chemical Co.
Metzger McGuire
AmeriPolish
Aztec Products
Substrate Technology
HTC Floor Systems
Diamond Tool Supply
Prosoco
Aramsco
Hall Building Information Group
Committees
Educational Committee
Purpose: to create programs designed to promote continued education within the polished concrete industry. To educate contractors, architects, business owners and the general public on what is and isn't polished concrete. To create integrity in procedure and product applications. The educational program shall constantly be evaluated for effectiveness and content.
Ethics Committee
Purpose: to assist members and architects with difficult or problematic projects. Purpose is to preserve the integrity of polished concrete and retain market share. To eliminate the confusion and frustration that would otherwise lead to a typical floor "covering" to hide the challenge is redirected toward an acceptable "polished" concrete surface.
Leadership Committee
Purpose: to hear, review, and make decisions regarding matters that affect the direction of the Association. To make sure the Mission and Vision of the Association are held true and carried out for the future.
Maintenance Committee
Purpose: To ensure that polished concrete and its long term benefits are realized through the use of proper maintenance, guidelines, procedures and techniques. To develop a marketing plan and implement that plan throughout the building maintenance industry.
Marketing/Trade Show Committee
Purpose: to generate, consider and review all marketing opportunities for the Association taking into account costs, market shares, and effectiveness of such opportunities. To develop mechanisms for spreading the main goal of the Association--which is to educate and promote the advancement of quality polished concrete. To identify trade shows within the industry for participation which furthers the Mission of the CPAA, education, and membership. This would include dates, times, costs, value, etc.
Membership Committee
Purpose: to oversee and regulate costs and value of membership.
Specifications/Standards Committee
Purpose: To create a thorough evaluation, definition, and general guideline of what is and isn't polished concrete for the industry. To create papers, procedures and processes to further define necessary definitions.
Technical Advisory Committee
Purpose: The Technical Advisory Committee is the governing body for all committees. Its role is to develop guidelines and organizational procedures the Association.
