06/16/2026
At our annual meeting last Dec., we presented the Operator of the Year, Lester F. Kuzmick and Government Official of the Year awards to honor those who made lasting contributions in 2025 in the grooving, grinding and concrete pavement preservation/restoration industry. Award honorees included Gabriel Chenail, operator and team leader for Construction S.R.B, Ralf Tulke, branch office manager/senior consultant, Otto Alte-Teigeler GmbH ; and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (award accepted by Airport Facilities Manager Matthew Zinke). Six months later and their impact is still felt across the industry.