It is interesting to note that Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announced the hiring of Fred Chuck as the new Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) Exectuive Director. He brings over 38 years of geosynthetics industry experience along with him to IFAI.
Throughout the past two decades, Chuck has served in multiple roles at different companies within the geosynthetics industry as well as time on the GMA Division Board. From 2013–2017, Chuck served as the Director of Corporate Training and Industry Relations at TenCate Geosynthetics North America located in Pendergrass, GA.
“We’ve had a lot of experience working with Fred, and the transition to his new role should be seamless. This hire ensures GMA won’t miss a beat and would continue it’s great work on behalf of the industry.
” said Steve Schiffman, President and CEO of IFAI. He would transition to IFAI from his most recent position with HUESKER Inc., located in Charlotte, NC, where he served as the Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development.
Chuck recently served as the Chairman of the GMA Executive Council as well. His work with Government Relations and Executive Council members has resulted in great progress in the specification of geosynthetic materials for use in a variety of infrastructure projects.
Fred gave his initial thoughts and feelings about his new position with IFAI.
“I’m honored and excited to be taking on this new role as Executive Director of GMA. At a time when we are expecting the next Infrastructure funding, GMA’s efforts over the last two decades have positioned us well to take advantage of that opportunity to push the industry forward.
Our core strengths of Education, Technical Support and Lobbying at the Federal, State and Local level have placed us in the forefront of moving geosynthetics from innovative materials to standard alternative products. Consider the impact on our businesses if GMA could help to increase the University level education of geosynthetics (we have started working on this idea). I look forward to seeing all of you “On the Road Again” and hope that you will take the time to join us as we work to increase the use of geosynthetics.
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