Meet Some Of Our Patrons

Greg Odenthal

“Having a source of industry oriented talent that is fresh, engaged and qualified will not only help the hiring company, but the industry as a whole as companies respond to…”

Frank Flatch

“We recognize that talented people entering the concrete field, whether with Silvi or a competitor, is a win for the entire industry. Like most industries, we cannot grow without a…”

David Perkins

“The CIM program will be a key asset that enables the concrete,aggregate and cement industries to not only adjust to a changing dynamic with many new paradigms of workforce expectations…”

Douglas K. Guerrero, California State – Chico

“I see a time when our Chico State CIM Program will be a stand-alone department within the School of Engineering. We are hoping to see this in the 2010-2011 academic…”

Jamie Gentoso, New Jersey Institute of Technology

“The CIM program is a benefit to all companies in the concrete industry and it’s up to each one to take advantage. The program graduates students with actual experience and…”

Robert Elliot, Middle Tennessee State University

“With the CIM program, there is now a source for young energetic professionals to expand your company’s business. The graduates from the CIM programs are changing the concrete industry daily.”

Earl Ingram, Texas State University

“The strength of the CIM curriculum is that it was developed through a partnership between industry and academia to provide meaningful and useful knowledge to its students.”

Larry Silvi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

“We have made a substantial commitment of time and money to the program because I see these graduates raising the level of professionalism for the whole industry. I feel that…”

Stephan Buol, California State University – Chico

“CIM provides exposure to the industry, and conversely industry member exposure to future talent, that I believe is unmatched by other programs. In this program, companies and students are afforded…”

Gil Heldenfels, Texas State University

“I believe the blend of technical and management education, combined with quality industry interaction, not only prepares CIM students to become better leaders for our industry but also innovators.”

Sean Van Delist, Texas State University

“CIM has already benefited the industry tremendously by providing a new generation of technologists and managers to carry on the forward-moving momentum of progress and maturation.”

Alan Brown, Middle Tennessee State University

“My vision for the CIM Program is to continually add youth, knowledge and education throughout the concrete industry, which will continue to benefit our industry by leaps and bounds for…”

Wade Poston, Middle Tennessee State University

“I have very strong feelings about the CIM industry and education partnership. It has been touted by the United States Secretary of Education as a model for all universities on…”

Lisa Stephen, New Jersey Institute of Technology

“Industry awareness and favorability of CIM continues to grow. This will generate more funding, develop more programs, and thus elevate CIM credentials.”

Erin Williams, Middle Tennessee State University

“The benefits these CIM graduates provide are that they are ahead of the curve when it comes to training. The CIM graduates bring new and innovative ideas to the table…”