2025 SAPA Summer Meeting Resource Page

The State Asphalt Pavement Associations, Inc. (SAPA), is a non-profit association comprised of association professionals that represent the asphalt pavement industry. Learn more about SAPA HERE. The California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) is proud to host the 2025 SAPA Summer Meeting Aug. 2-5, 2025 in Monterey, Calif. You can learn more about CalAPA HERE.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:
​Jim Anderson, CAE, CEO of the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE). Jim will deliver an illuminating presentation about association trends, governance and best practices.
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Sam Hassoun, P.E., CEO of Global Leadership Alliance and a former state transportation official. Sam will deliver a presentation on how to develop a strong relationship with local and state public works officials through the effective use of  partnering techniques to reduce conflicts and drive mutually beneficial outcomes.

Leila M. Moro, MBA, a private consultant and Stanford MBA who has worked for some of the biggest firms on Wall Street. Leila will cover effective negotiation techniques that are essential for any association executive.

INVITED PARTNERS:
​Audrey Copeland, Ph.D., P.E., President & CEO, National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA).

Reed Ryan, President, Asphalt Institute and former Utah Asphalt Pavement Association Executive Director.

(TBA), Executive Director, Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), which is supported by NAPA, the Asphalt Institute and SAPA.

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SAPA SUMMER MEETING AUG. 2-5, 2025 IN MONTEREY
The 2025 State Asphalt Pavement Associations, Inc. (SAPA) Summer Meeting is scheduled to take place on Aug. 2-5, 2025 in beautiful Monterey, Calif. Here are some helpful resources for event attendees:

• Registration for this event is REQUIRED and must be done IN ADVANCE. Those who register will be sent an invoice, and payment may be made by check (preferred) or credit card. The on-line registration page is HERE. Cancellations and refunds will be made in accordance with SAPA's event refund policy. That policy is HERE.
• An event "Save the Date" flier is HERE.
• A brief promotional video about the event is HERE.
• A PowerPoint presentation with event details, travel & location logistics, etc. is HERE.
• The event will be held at the waterfront InterContinental - The Clement Hotel in the heart of Cannery Row in Monterey. The Hotel address is: 750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940. The hotel main phone number is: (831) 375-4500. SAPA has negotiated special group room rates for a limited number of rooms at this luxury hotel, which will be offered on a first-come, first served basis. The special web link for SAPA Summer Meeting attendees to register and pay for their rooms is HERE. For those phoning in their reservation, mention the State Asphalt Pavement Association Group Code: ASF.
• Destination guides and other visitor information can be found HERE.

Additional Resources to be posted here soon:

• A timed agenda of speakers and topics for the event.
• Biographies of the conference presenters.
• A list of registered attendees.
• The PowerPoint presentations utilized by conference speakers (PDF format).
• Photos from the event.
• Details on excursions for spouses and other guests of SAPA Summer Meeting attendees.

For questions about registering for the event or making a payment, contact SAPA Office Manager Keri Dumont at: [email protected] . She can be reached at (801) 231-0709. For event content information contact Russell Snyder of CalAPA at: [email protected] , or by phone at (916) 791-5044 (office) or (925) 548-5409 (mobile).

Featured Speakers

Photos from previous SAPA events

Upcoming Events

Oct. 23, 2025 - SAPA Fall Meeting (Virtual)
Jan. 23, 2026 - SAPA Winter Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ
May 21, 2026 - SAPA Spring Meeting (Virtual)
Aug. 1-5, 2026 - SAPA Summer Meeting, Chicago
Oct. 22, 2026 - SAPA Fall Meeting (Virtual)