STRATCO, Inc. an engineering and technology compa-ny founded in 1928 to serve the petroleum industry is best known for its proprietary reactor technology in manufacturing gasoline alkylate and lubricating greases. Its client base is on every continent, (except Antarctica) around the world.    The company has offices in Kansas City, MO; Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX and London, England. It is currently developing a system for making asphalt-rubber based on its proprietary reactor design. The company contact is Sr. Mechanical Engineer, John Kay at 14555 N. Scottsdale, Rd., Suite 340, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The contact numbers are: Phone (480) 991-0450. Fax (480) 991-0314. E-mail: jkay@stratco.com Website: www.stratco.com    ERES Consultants offers a full spectrum of transportation engineering service on a global basis. The staff, internationally recognized for their expertise, specializes in asset management, pavement testing, forensic studies, research, training and software. The ERES headquarters is in Champaign, IL and satellite offices are located in Toronto, Canada; Vicksburg, MS; Columbia, MD; Reno, NV; Madison, WI; Austin, TX; St. Paul, MN; Kansas City, MO and Ventura, CA.    According to California company representative, Richard Stubstad, the ERES research and training projects keep the company at the cutting edge of technology and their evaluation, design and management projects keep them in touch with the real-world concerns. Studstad, a Principal Engineer, can be reached at P.O. Box 700, Oak View, CA, 93022. Phone (805) 649-1111 Fax (805) 649-2133. E-mail: rstbstad@ara.com

Meet LINDA Linda Kyle recently joined the RPA staff as the full time Executive Assistant. While new to the Asphalt-Rubber industry, Linda brings a wealth of experience in office management and bookkeeping. In addition to serving as a manager for two businesses in her career, Linda has served as a corporate Treasurer, Accountant, and Comptroller of three other businesses. She is a native Californian and has lived in Arizona since 1983. She has two grown sons. Welcome to RPA Linda. Thanks MICHELLE Michelle Maney, who has been with RPA since it moved its headquarters to Arizona, resigned in May to await the birth of her second child. In addition to general office management and support, Michelle served capably as the "Meeting Manager" for the Association for the last three years. We'll miss you Michelle, but wish you well in your new role as a full time "Mommy." Thanks again for the five years you shared with the association.  The Rubber Pavements Association is a nonprofit organization committed to increased awareness and advancement of Asphalt-Rubber technology through seminars, research and publications. The association only supports proven paving processes which meet the ASTM definition D8-88 and standard specification D-6114-97 or public processes which are routinely used by two or more states. The RPA is governed by a Board of Directors from member companies throughout the world. For membership, library or meeting information, visit the RPA website at www.rubberpavements.org.