Brian K. Wood, P.E., Executive DirectorIn October of 2005, the PAIKY Board of Directors named Brian K. Wood as Executive Director of the Association. Brian joined the PAIKY staff in 2000 as the Assistant Director/Engineer in order to assist Dean with association activities. Specifically, Brian is involved in technical issues facing the industry and is spending time trying to promote and educate users and specifiers of our product. He is actively involved in the Life Cycle Cost Committee as well as planning for the annual Winter Training School. Brian has been involved in the development of several presentations geared for architects, engineers, city and county employees involved in asphalt design and construction. His responsibilities also include serving as an advisor to various association committees including the technical committee, the Kentucky Asphalt Pavement Alliance, and the Environmental and Safety committee. Brian's talents coupled with his solid computer skills greatly expand the services PAIKY provides to members and asphalt users.
Dean Blake, Deputy Executive Director
Dean Blake served as Executive Director from 1983 until October of 2005 when he elected to take on a reduced role and serve as Deputy Executive Director. Prior to his involvement with PAIKY, Dean worked with the West Virginia Department of Highways for fifteen years culminating as the Deputy Director of the agency. He moved from that to a role as the Executive Director of the first asphalt pavement association in West Virginia. In 1983, Dean joined the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky as the Executive Director. With nearly 25 years of service in Kentucky, Dean has seen many changes in the asphalt industry. From changing economic and political times to the implementation of environmental controls, technical advances, and Superpave, Dean has been involved and represented the asphalt producers and associate members. He began a Winter Training School program 15 years ago with less than 75 people in attendance and has grown the school into a major event attracting over 800 people in 2001. In addition to his duties managing the work of the association, Dean is also a registered lobbyist and spends a significant amount of time during legislative sessions at the capitol trying to best represent the interests of the association and its members. He has been elected twice by his peers to act as chairman of the State Asphalt Pavement Association Executives. The National Asphalt Pavement Association honored him with its prestigious "Distinguished Service Award." His experience and longevity within the state makes Dean a valuable resource to the asphalt industry.
Dean Blake served as Executive Director from 1983 until October of 2005 when he elected to take on a reduced role and serve as Deputy Executive Director. Prior to his involvement with PAIKY, Dean worked with the West Virginia Department of Highways for fifteen years culminating as the Deputy Director of the agency. He moved from that to a role as the Executive Director of the first asphalt pavement association in West Virginia. In 1983, Dean joined the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky as the Executive Director. With nearly 25 years of service in Kentucky, Dean has seen many changes in the asphalt industry. From changing economic and political times to the implementation of environmental controls, technical advances, and Superpave, Dean has been involved and represented the asphalt producers and associate members. He began a Winter Training School program 15 years ago with less than 75 people in attendance and has grown the school into a major event attracting over 800 people in 2001. In addition to his duties managing the work of the association, Dean is also a registered lobbyist and spends a significant amount of time during legislative sessions at the capitol trying to best represent the interests of the association and its members. He has been elected twice by his peers to act as chairman of the State Asphalt Pavement Association Executives. The National Asphalt Pavement Association honored him with its prestigious "Distinguished Service Award." His experience and longevity within the state makes Dean a valuable resource to the asphalt industry.
Cherie Stivers, Office Manager
In 1987, Cherie left her position with State National Bank and became the Office Manager for the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky. Cherie's responsibilities within the office include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general oversight of office related issues. She plays an integral role in organizing and preparing for various meetings sponsored by the association and the annual Winter Training School. She spends a considerable amount of her time obtaining information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and using this data for billing and tracking purposes. Cherie's involvement and experience within the association makes her an asset to the industry.
In 1987, Cherie left her position with State National Bank and became the Office Manager for the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky. Cherie's responsibilities within the office include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general oversight of office related issues. She plays an integral role in organizing and preparing for various meetings sponsored by the association and the annual Winter Training School. She spends a considerable amount of her time obtaining information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and using this data for billing and tracking purposes. Cherie's involvement and experience within the association makes her an asset to the industry.