| OUR MISSION
The ASA Education Foundation is a self-sustaining organization that researches the training needs of the plumbing, heating, cooling and industrial & mechanical pipe, valves & fittings industries. The Foundation then develops, promotes and delivers and/or facilitates programs that will satisfy those needs cost-effectively.
OUR PRINCIPLES
- Trained and educated personnel provide a competitive point of difference.
- Education and training add value to working relationships throughout the industry.
- The Foundation is positioned to take the lead in promoting the value and benefits of education and training in the industry.
OUR VALUES
- Effectiveness: We Focus program efforts on programs the Foundation can do well that are unique to the industry.
- Fairness: We treat all customers and program participants fairly.
- Quality: We develop programs that are attractive, job-relevant and operationally sound.
- Integrity: We deliver all programs as promised.
- Respect: We treat all citizens of the industry with respect in developing, marketing and delivering programs.
- Value: We provide excellent value relative to other programs in the training market.
OUR LEADERSHIP
The ASA Education Foundation is governed by the Board of Trustees, a group of dedicated volunteers representing all segments of our industry. Much of what the Foundation is able to accomplish is driven through the vision and direction of these committed individuals.
2010 ASA Education Foundation Board of Trustees |
| President |
Frank Finkel, Davis & Warshow, Maspeth, NY
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| President-Elect |
Mark Hanley, Hajoca Corporation, Ardmore, PA
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| Treasurer |
Joe Maiale, InSinkErator, Racine, WI
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| Secretary |
Michael Adelizzi, ASA, Chicago, IL
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| Trustees |
Ron Black, Southern Pipe & Supply, Meridian, MS |
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Robert Blades, F.W. Webb Co., Bedford, MA |
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Brian Burke, Burke Agency,Walled Lake, MI |
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Doug Dillon, Kohler Co., Kohler, WI |
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John Edwards, Eastway Supplies, Columbus, OH |
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Chris Fasano, Torrington Supply Co., Waterbury, CT |
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Vickie Johnson, WinWholesale, Dayton, OH |
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John Kirkland, Legend Valve, Shelby Township, MI |
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John Mills, WHCI Plumbing Supply, Union City, CA |
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Pamela Mouton, Coburn Supply Co., Beaumont, TX |
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Frank Nisonger, Slakey Brothers, Sacramento, CA |
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Jean Preson, Noland Company/WinWholesale |
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Don Robertson, WSA, Hayward, CA |
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Dana Severs, Delta Faucet Co., Indianapolis, IN
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Brian Tuohey, Collins Pipe & Supply, East Windsor, CT |
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ASA Education Foundation Staff