John F. Cook
Director of Technical Services
John has been in the concrete industry for 25+ years and holds a B.S. in Geology from Georgia Southern University.
Certified in the following:
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GA D.O.T. Batchman Standard/Metric
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GA D.O.T. Technician Standard/Metric
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NRMCA Pervious Concrete Technician
Additional Information:
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ACI Georgia Chapter Member
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ACI International Member
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ACI International Member Committee 237-Self Consolidating Concrete
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ACI International Member Committee 211-Proportioning of Concrete Mixtures
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ACI International Member Committee 522-Pervious Concrete
- GCPA Board of Directors
Donald Blair
Field Director of Technical Services
Don has worked in the concrete industry for 31+ years.
Certified in the following:
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NICET Level IV Senior Technical - Concrete, Soils & Asphalt
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GA D.O.T. Technician Metric
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GA D.O.T. Batcher Metric
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ACI Concrete Technician Grade I & II
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ACI Concrete Inspector
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ACI Flatwork Technician
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GCPA Pervious Concrete Technician
Additional Information:
Jerry D. McKinney
QA Field Technician
Jerry has been in the concrete industry for 19+ years and holds a BBA in Finance from Georgia State University.
Certified in the following:
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GA D.O.T. Batchman Standard / Metric
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GA D.O.T. Technician Standard / Metric
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ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
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ACI Concrete Lab Testing Tech Grade I & II
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ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician
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NICET Engineering Tech - Concrete & Asphalt
Additional Information:
Plant Responsibilities:
Dahlonega, Cumming, Gainesville, Cleveland
Tommy McElroy
QA Field Technician
Tommy has been in the concrete business for 29+ years.
Certified in the following:
Additional Information:
Plants Responsible for:
Ben Hilll, Tyrone, Hiram, Fayetteville
Robby L. Shook
QA Field Technician
Robby has been in the concrete business for 26+ years and holds an Associate degree in Liberal Arts.
Certified in the following:
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GA D.O.T. Technician Std. / Metric
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GA D.O.T. Batcher Std. / Metric
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ACI Field Technician Grade I
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GCPA Pavement Technology Seminar
Additional information:
- ACI Georgia Chapter Member
Plants responsible for:
Woodstock, Canton, Cartersville, Acworth
Jimmy Gilbert
QA Field Technician
Jimmy has been in the concrete industry for 30+ years.
Certified in the following:
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GA D.O.T. Certified Concrete Technician (Std/Metric)
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GA D.O.T. Certified Concrete Batcher (Std/Metric)
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ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade I
Additional Information:
Karl Hopson
QA Field Technician
Karl has been in the concrete industry for 26+ years.
Certified in the following:
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ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade I & II
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GA D.O.T. Certified Technician Metric
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GA D.O.T. Certified Batcher Metric
Additional Information:
- ACI Georgia Chapter Member
Plants Responsible for:
Atlanta, Doraville, Alpharetta, Buckhead
Brandon Nahlik
QA Field Technician
Brandon has been in the concrete industry for 5+ years.
Certified in the following:
Additional Information:
Completed Grace Seminar on Quality Control of Concrete
Plants Responsible for:
Athens, Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Jefferson
Justin Lazenby
QA Field Technician
Justin has been in the concrete industry for 4+ years.
Certified in the following:
• D.O.T. Batchman
• ACI Field Technician Grade I
• D.O.T. Technician
Plants Responsible for:
Lithonia, Monroe, Stockbridge
Kenny Strickland
QA Lab Manager
Kenny has been in the concrete industry for 18+ years.
Certified in the following:
GA DOT Batchman - Standard / Metric
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
ACI Concrete Lab Testing Technician Grade I
NRMCA Certified Production Control Technician
NRMCA Certified Concrete Technologist
Nick Maloof
General Manager Technical Promotion
Job responsibilities:
- Technical Promotion & Marketing
- ISO 9001/14001 Quality Manager
- Dean of Thomas Concrete Academy
Background: 30 YEARS IN THE CEMENT/CONCRETE INDUSTRY
Education: Attended Southern Polytech EE program,
Specialty in computers
ORGANIZATIONS, TECHNICAL COMMITTEES INVOLVED IN:
American Concrete Institute (ACI):
Member ACI International
Past President Georgia Chapter, ACI
American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM):
Member Committees C-9 & C-94
Georgia Concrete & Products Association (GC&PA):
Chairman Technical Activities Committee
Georgia Concrete Advisory Board:
Member
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:
ACI Certified Technician & Examiner
ACI Certified Flatwork Finishing Technician & Examiner
NRMCA Certified Trainer
OTHER UNIQUE ACTIVITIES:
Technical Advisor to Southern Polytech Concrete Canoe Team
Has spent last 30 years in the concrete business, primarily in the technical arena. Now teaching & speaking on subject and promoting use of concrete and good concrete practices.