About the Asphalt Institute Foundation®
The Asphalt Institute Foundation’s mission is to conduct strategic research and educational activities that are designed to advance and improve both the liquid asphalt industry and the welfare of the general public.
The Asphalt Institute Foundation is a public charity that meets the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) as a not-for-profit organization. The Foundation annually conducts strategic research and educational activities that are designed to advance and improve both the liquid asphalt industry and the welfare of the general public.
Gifts to the AI Foundation enable us to make major strides in accomplishing our mission through the fulfillment of our programs.
We encourage you to learn more about each of these significant contributions in our annual reports, as they are vital in helping us achieve our vision.
Education
- AIF Internship Program
- Kirk Scholarship Fund
- Asphalt Technology Module
Research
- STAR Symposium
- Fehsenfeld Catalyst for Change Fund
- Research RFPs
News
- Highlights
- Blog Articles
2024 AI Foundation Board of Directors
John Barrington
Chair (2024)
Blue Tide Environmental
Bob Cheever
Vice Chair (2024)
Jebro Inc.
Sean Jendry
Treasurer (2025)
Associated Asphalt
Jeremy Alexander
Director (2024)
Asphalt & Fuel Supply
Chris Campbell
Director (2024)
Imperial Oil
Dave Henderson
Director (2024)
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Lee Schloss
Director (2024)
Kokosing Materials
Patrick Nation
Director (2025)
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Steve Thweatt
Director (2025)
Lion Oil Company
Ex-Officio
Charles Boan
AI Vice Chair (2024)
Flint Hills Resources, LP
Harold (Chip) Ray
Immediate Past AIF
Board Chair (2024)
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Ralph Shirts
Emeritus (2024)
Ex-Officio Staff
Peter T. Grass
President
Susan S. Tanner
Director, Programs & Development
Danielle Steinberg
Controller
The Asphalt Institute Foundation extends sincere appreciation and thanks to the following individuals for their service on the board of directors:
Matt Johnson
Russell Standard
2023
Laurand Lewandowski
Owens Corning
2023
Larry Schreiner
Mathy Construction Company
2018-2023
Rob Treece
U.S. Oil & Refining Company
2023
