Several education programs are offered by the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center. These programs were developed to provide everything from basic information about Inspection of Hot Mix Asphalt pavement construction to detailed training in specific quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) laboratory tests, HMA Mixture Design, Asphalt Inspector and Paving Personnel Training, Best Practices for HMA Equipment Operators, Asphalt Maintenance and Repair. An individual completing each of the education programs will be provided a well-rounded education in asphalt pavement construction with the background necessary to begin working in any area of the industry.



LabCAT Board of Directors

- Aggregate Industries
Jeff Keller - Asphalt Paving Company
Gary DeWitt - CDOT Region 4 RME
Jim Zufall- CDOT Staff Materials
Rick Gable- CDOT Staff Services
Doug Bennett - FHWA
Dale Miller - Larimer County Road & Bridge
Mike Skinner - Stantec Inc.
Wes Strarns - Aggregate Industries WCR
Scott Sounart - Kleinfelder Inc.
Tom Peterson - CAPA


LabCAT Technical Oversight Committee

- Aggregate Industries
Dave Potter - City and County of Denver
Bill Schiebel - CDOT Region 1 (Co-Chairman)
Denny Mauer - CDOT Region 1
Roy Guevara, CDOT Staff Materials
Neal Retzer - CDOT Staff Materials
Darrell Harding - FHWA/CFL
Donna Harmelink - FHWA
Todd Genovese- LaFarge West, Inc.
Ethan Weichert - Earth Engineering Consultants
Bob Ekstrom - United Companies of Mesa County
Cary Jones - Kumar & Associates
John Cheever - Aggregate Industries WCR
Daren Thomas - Terracon Inc.
Cindy Rutkoski -RMAEC
Tom Clayton - CAPA/RMAEC (Co-chairman)

MEET THE STAFF

Thomas J. Clayton, SET
tomclayton@co-asphalt.com
Director of Training and Member Services

Tom has been the Director of Training and Member Services since April 2005. Previously Tom was the RMAEC Program Manager and will continue to be responsible for the administering the LabCAT certification program as well as the additional education programs which are offered at the RMAEC under the general direction of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. Tom is responsible for keeping the LabCAT program current and updated, continuing the educational programs, as well as developing new educational opportunities at the RMAEC. Tom will also focus on assisting members with issues and problems in testing and communication with agencies and developers.

Tom is the co-chair of the LabCAT technical committee. Tom holds certifications from The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies at the grade of SET (Level IV), and the Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction as an Instructor.

A Colorado and Denver native, Tom has more than 28 years of experience in the Geotechnical Engineering Industry. He has spent time working on large and small Highway projects, airports, large and small commercial projects, as well as residential pavements. Prior to assuming the program manager position Tom was involved as an inspector at Denver International Airport during construction of the 16,000 foot International runway in 2002. .

Tom is married (Susan) and has two children, Nicole and Jeremy

Cindy Rutkoski
cindyrutkoski@co-asphalt.com
Instructor

Cindy began her position in January 2008. She will be responsible for the instruction of the LabCAT certifications for levels A, B, C ,E, S and I and many of the RMAEC programs. She will be making sure the programs are up to date with the most current CDOT specifications.

Cindy’s experience includes 12 years with CDOT as a materials technician and working in a region volumetric's labs. She has spent the last 8 years working for consultants as an materials supervisor, overseeing field materials technicians and managing the laboratories.

Cindy has enjoyed working in the construction industry for the past 28 years and is looking forward to being involved with the LabCAT certification and RMAEC education programs.

Diane Hammond
RMAEC@co-asphalt.com
Training Coordinator

Diane is a Colorado Native, originally from Fort Collins. She holds a B. A. degree in Communication Disorders and Speech Science from the University of Colorado. Diane has provided administrative support in the computer consulting field, real estate title insurance, and property management industries.

Diane is responsible for the general administration of the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center. This includes, but is not limited to accounts payable/receivable, course registration, marketing brochures, and clerical support.