Dick Stehly Award

The Richard Stehly Industry Advancement Award was created to recognize individuals for the advancement of the cast-in-place concrete industry through service or technical expertise. The Minnesota Concrete Council renamed its “Industry Advancement Award” the “Richard Stehly Industry Advancement Award” and awarded it for the first time to Dick Stehly posthumously. Richard D. Stehly, P.E., was one of the founders of American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) and American Petrographic Services, Inc. (APS). Some individuals are just meant to leave their mark on an industry, a profession or our society for that matter and Dick did just that.

2017 Stehly Award Recipient

TOM REGER

Tom Reger began his construction career early 80's in the "Blacktop" industry. He began his Union Career as a laborer for nine years, then became a cement mason in the late 80's. He has now served the "Concrete Industry" for well over 30 years. In that career he has touched literally 1000's of people in this field. He’s had an impact on numerous MCC members and others in the cast-in-place concrete industry – from contractors to suppliers, field workers, and Unions.

Jeffrey W. Coleman, PE, FACI

Jeffrey W. Coleman, PE, FACI, attorney at law, is both a licensed Professional Engineer and Attorney at law and principle partner in The Coleman Law Firm, LLC. He is an ACI Fellow and has been an ACI member for over 30 years. Mr. Coleman is the author of the book Legal Issues in Concrete Construction published by ACI in 2004 (second edition published in 2015) and previously authored the “Concrete Legal Notes” section of Concrete International since 1986.

TERRANCE E. SWOR, PG

Terry Swor was one of the original Minnesota Concrete Council's founding members in 1989 and was its third President, taking over the reins of the Presidency after the death of Ed Johnson in 1991. Terry has been active with the MCC Board since its inception and has not only filled the role of President, but has been chair of various MCC committees over the years. Even more important, Terry has actively worked at getting the “next generation” involved with MCC. His continual support and involvement in MCC goes beyond what is expected of a member.

JACK GIBBONS

Jack Gibbons’ job has been to meet with owners, engineering and architectural firms, contractor groups, and community groups to educate them on the benefits of using reinforced concrete. His responsibility has been to deliver the value and benefits message of reinforced concrete. He is always on the go presenting to groups within his Midwest Region as well as all across the country. His specific focus is structural concrete; if they can sell the values and benefits of concrete construction, reinforcing steel comes along as part of the package.

RICHARD D. STEHLY, PE

Richard D. Stehly, PE, one of the founders of American Engineering Testing, Inc. (AET) and American Petrographic Services, Inc. (APS), passed away suddenly on Saturday evening September 18, 2010. Some individuals are just meant to leave their mark on an industry, a profession or our society, for that matter and Dick did just that. The reaction to Dick’s unexpected passing has gone beyond local attention, garnering both national and international responses. Why such attention to a concrete, materials and forensic engineer from Minnesota?