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TXAPA MEMBERSHIP MEETING HIGHLIGHTS GREAT STRIDES IN 2025, EVEN BIGGER PLANS FOR 2026
The 2026 Board of Directors was formally welcomed at the Annual Membership Meeting, including (Left to Right) Glynn Forshage, Foremost Paving, Inc.; Troy Morrison, Austin Bridge & Road (Ex Officio Board Member and National Asphalt Pavement Association State Director); Roland Nunez, Hunter Industries Ltd.; Terry Morris, Lhoist North America (Ex Officio Board Member and Associate Member Chair); Juan Hermosillo, Martin Asphalt Company (Board Member and Major Associate Member Chair); 2026 President Cliff Kay, A.L. Helmcamp Inc.; Past President Eric Suarez, Durwood Greene Construction Company; Luiza Barros, Texas Materials (Central Texas Area); Jose Mata, Reece Albert Inc.; Alex Flores, Lone Star Paving; Mark Miller, Big Creek Construction; and Ricky Lemmons, Jagoe Public Company.
TXAPA CEO Harold Mullen (center) and incoming TXAPA President Cliff Kay, A.L. Helmcamp, Inc. (right) honored 2025 TXAPA President Eric Suarez, Durwood Greene Construction Company (left), with a ceremonial gavel. Suarez oversaw some of the most significant changes in the association’s recent history.
TXAPA held its Annual Membership Meeting to kick off the new year with a comprehensive update on the association’s direction, growth, and priorities. Leadership outlined expanded statewide services, including the addition of regional directors and special projects staff to strengthen outreach across Texas as part of the association’s multi-year regionalization strategy. Members were briefed on the proposed dues increase potentially taking effect in 2027 to support these expanded efforts, along with plans to open a North Texas location that will house regional staff and a second Hot Mix Asphalt Center facility to meet growing certification demand. Updates were also shared on the HMAC scholarship program and recipient outcomes, along with new promotional efforts to increase participation.
Additional reports highlighted major progress within APEX—the Asphalt Pavement EXchange—including new staff hires, development of educational resources, and the launch of statewide Essentials Workshops focused on asphalt education for engineers and inspectors. Association leadership emphasized that continued growth and promotion are essential to protecting Texas’s asphalt market. The meeting also recognized the accomplishments of outgoing President Eric Suarez and numerous committee and board leaders for their service. Members formally welcomed the 2026 Board of Directors and installed the new president, marking the start of the association’s next leadership year.
Past President Jason Exum, R.K. Hall, LLC, was recognized for his continued leadership on the Board of Directors as Past President and was the 2025 recipient of the esteemed Eric Johnson Service and Leadership Award (pictured with 2026 President Cliff Kay, A.L. Helmcamp).
Jason Purke, Texas Materials Central Texas Area, was honored for his leadership of the Marketing Committee.
David Johnson, Colorado Materials, was recognized for his leadership of the Aggregates, Soils, and Base committee.
Guy Bobbora was recognized for leading the Associate Member Committee and serving as an Ex Officio Member of the Board of Directors.
Andy Cascione was honored for service on the Board of Directors and his tenure as Major Associate Member Chair.
Mike Brown was honored for completing his tenure of service on the Board of Directors as an Ex Officio Board Member and National Asphalt Pavement Association State Director.
Harry Bush was recognized for completing his service on the Board of Directors.
Eddie Updike was recognized for his leadership and completing his tenure as Finance Committee Chair.
Luisa Barros was honored for her tenure as Chair of the Women of Asphalt Texas Branch. Barros will continue serving on the board in 2026.
