SKOKIE, Illinois — Portland Cement Association (PCA) named Tim Kuebler the winner of the 2014 John P. Gleason Jr., Leadership Award.

Presented at PCA’s annual fall committee meeting, August 26, 2014, in Chicago, the awards honor employees of member companies who have exhibited industry leadership by taking the Association in new directions. Awards are presented in each of PCA’s two categories of key strategic initiatives: Business Continuity and Market Development as well as Young Leaders. Kuebler was honored in the Market Development category.

Kuebler, chief government affairs officer of Titan America, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, has been has been a critical component in PCA paving advocacy efforts. His leadership expands well beyond his role as co-chairman of the PCA Paving Committee. Whether he is testifying in legislative forums or speaking with community groups, his mantra of people, planet and profit for consideration of the proper use of sustainable pavements is clearly evident.

Leveraging his leadership role within PC, Kuebler has championed regular sharing of advocacy/promotion best-practices and success stories among all industry allies, and encouraged advocates to seek relationships beyond our industry to move our messages forward.

The award is named after John P. “Jay” Gleason, Jr., who served as PCA president from 1986 until his retirement in 2007. Gleason was known for his consensus building among both members and allies and for his strong leadership skills.

About PCA
Based in Washington, D.C., with offices in Skokie, Illinois, the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the United States. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs. More information on PCA programs is available at www.cement.org.