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.
In 2019, the Asphalt Institute Foundation received more than $1,600,000 in contributions and pledges. These gifts enable the foundation 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
2021 AI Foundation Board of Directors
Harold (Chip) Ray
Chair (2022)
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Steve Buckner
Vice Chair (2021)
Flint Hills Resources, LP
Larry Schreiner
Treasurer (2021)
Mathy Construction Company
Dave Blackburn
Director (2021)
Michael O’Leary
Director (2021)
Ingevity
Dave Henderson
Director (2022)
Asphalt Materials, Inc.
J. Baxter Burns
Director (2022)
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Chris Campbell
Director (2022)
Imperial Oil
Clint Rybak
Director (2022)
Phillips 66 Company
Ex-Officio
Patrick Nation
AI Vice Chair (2021)
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Austin Miller
Immediate Past AIF
Board Chair (2022)
Ralph Shirts
Emeritus (2021)
Ex-Officio Staff
Peter T. Grass
President
Linda Allin
Secretary
Susan Tanner
Program & Development Manager
The Asphalt Institute Foundation extends sincere appreciation and thanks to the following individuals for their service on the board of directors:
Scott House
BP Asphalt
2020
Rick Holmgreen
AI Emeritus
2016-2020
