Several people were recognized for their outstanding contributions to PCI and the precast concrete industry
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) held a successful and busy 2025 PCI Convention February 4-7 in Indianapolis, highlighted by welcoming Carlos Cerna as the new PCI board chair, honoring members, and holding a variety of special events.
More than 1,000 members attended, an increase over 2024 and continuing the strong attendance of recent years. In addition to conducting many informative committee meetings and education sessions, members attended many fun networking events, including the 2025 PCI Design Awards Cocktail Reception, the Women in Precast Luncheon, and a reception recognizing the 20th anniversary of Leadership PCI (LPCI). PCI member companies manned booths at the annual PCI Student Job Fair, which attracted many college students who are seeking careers in the precast concrete industry.
"This was another successful PCI Convention and The Precast Show, with both boasting record-breaking registration," said Cerna, president and CEO of Manco Structures in Schertz, Texas. "It was great to feel the enthusiasm and optimism that dominated throughout the events. Many thanks to all attendees, vendors, and especially those folks behind the scenes who worked hard to make the PCI Convention and The Precast Show a reality."
"It was exciting to see so many members attend the 2025 PCI Convention," added PCI President and CEO Bob Risser. "Congratulations to all the deserving people who were presented with awards. I was thrilled to see so many college students at the PCI Student Job Fair express their interest in precast concrete industry careers. The entire week was a great way to start 2025. Everyone I spoke with was enthusiastic and upbeat about the year ahead."
Lloyd Kennedy, executive vice president, engineering, Finfrock Industries, joined the PCI board as secretary/treasurer. Eight others were elected as new board members: Bryan Campbell, of Clark Pacific; Dawn Decker, of PCI Mid-Atlantic; Jason Lien, of EnCon United; Jim Parkins, of Concrete Technology Corp.; A.J. Sassaman, of JVI Inc.; Steve Schweitzer, of Fabcon Companies LLC; Vern Smith, of Coreslab Structures (TAMPA) Inc.; and Jason Woodard, of Metromont LLC.
One highlight of the week was the PCI Annual Members Meeting and Luncheon, during which several deserving people were recognized for their outstanding contributions to PCI and the precast concrete industry.
The 2026 PCI Convention will be held February 2-6 in Kansas City, Mo.