New member added to the Colorado "Asphalt Hall of Fame".
Jim MacDonald is the newest inductee (posthumously) into the Colorado Asphalt Hall of Fame and joins 23 other honored members since its inception in 2011.
Throughout his career in the asphalt paving and construction industry, Jim demonstrated his unique ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedicated work ethic. Jim’s giving and kind soul made him a fan of everyone he encountered. Jim was an avid fan and supporter of Pueblo West athletics, cheering on his grandchildren. He was a quiet, gentle and generous man who touched more lives than anyone knew. Always fair and compassionate, Jim taught us all many life lessons. Responsibility, integrity, hard work, humility, friendship and just plain class is what Jim was all about. God got a good one! Jim worked in the construction industry as an operations manager in the asphalt paving business. He received many awards and recognitions for his outstanding achievements. Work and his crew held a special place in his heart, and he considered them family. See the video from the induction ceremony
Larry Ware is the was inductee into the Colorado Asphalt Hall of Fame February 2023 and joined 22 other honored members since its inception in 2011. Throughout his career in the asphalt paving and construction industry, Larry has demonstrated his unique ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedicated work ethic. He realized there was a need for turn-key milling services in the Colorado market, so he filled the need and developed the business over 3 decades. Larry set the industry standard for milling operations and over 500 different companies utilized his services over the years. His jovial personality and commitment to excellent customer service allowed him to build lifelong customers and friendships – as well as many dedicated lifelong employees. Larry has also left a legacy for his family, as his son, Nick, is now the CEO of the parent company. To see the video, use this link.
Future Nominations: Send nominations via e-mail to Tom Clayton The nomination deadline for 2024 is Friday, December 27, 2024. Nominations should identify the person being nominating and briefly explain his/her contribution to asphalt paving in Colorado.
To see the criteria, Click Here.
Nominations will be evaluated by the CAPA Board of Directors.
The Colorado Asphalt Hall of Fame was established to recognize those persons from the Asphalt industry who have made significant contributions to the Asphalt industry and helped advance the use and quality of Asphalt Pavement in Colorado.
The nomination guidelines and criteria are available from this Link
To date there are 23 members who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The initial group of men (pictured) inducted were instrumental in getting CAPA up and running in 1983. There was no blue print and no owner’s manual on how to launch an association.
If it wasn’t for their dedication and commitment to the industry, we wouldn’t be where we are today as an association or as an industry.
Colorado Asphalt Career Achievement Award – Summer 2015
Denis Donnelly – CDOT and the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association
Denis Donnelly
Denis Donnelly Receives a Career Achievement Award Longtime CAPA Consultant Denis Donnelly was presented a Career Achievement Award at the recent CAPA All Member Meeting. Denis spent many years with CDOT and nearly 15 years with CAPA. All the best to Denis and Kathy in retirement.