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.
Nick Rodgers, Marketing DirectorIn September of 2009, the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky hired Nick Rodgers as the Marketing Director of the Association. Nick is responsible for developing and expanding PAIKY’s marketing strategies, public relations, and assists with meeting planning. He is also responsible for promoting asphalt to the Transportation Cabinet, the Kentucky General Assembly, City and County officials, architects, and engineers. Nick is a Frankfort native where he worked for the past eight years in marketing and graphic design for a company outside of the highway construction industry. Nick is a graduate from Kentucky State University where he received a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Management and Marketing.
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.