Thomas M. Peterson, P.E.
tompeterson@co-asphalt.com
Executive Director

Tom became the Executive Director of CAPA in October, 1997. CAPA is the voice of the 7 million ton/year asphalt industry of Colorado. During his tenure, CAPA has more than doubled in membership and is a 230+ member organization. In his role, Tom is responsible for the CAPA mission of advancing the use and quality of asphalt pavements in Colorado. He is responsible for the general oversight and administration of the association and its training division, the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center (RMAEC).

Tom co-chairs the CAPA/Colorado DOT asphalt specification improvement committee (Asphalt Industry Forum), is the Chairman of the LabCAT Certification Program Board of Directors, Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference & Equipment Show, serves on the Rocky Mountain Asphalt User Producer Group Steering Committee, and the NAPA Quality Improvement Committee. Tom is a guest lecturer at Colorado State University, the University at Colorado-Boulder, and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He was the 2005 Chairman of the State Asphalt Pavement Association Executives and has served on the Research Applications Steering Committee of the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University. Prior to becoming the Executive Director of CAPA, Tom was an engineer with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) serving in the California Division in Sacramento and in the Northeastern States Regional Office in Albany, New York.

Tom has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in Indiana and completed training through the Institute for Organizational Management by the US Chamber of Commerce.  He is a 2009 graduate of the Leadership Program of the Rockies and is a registered Professional Engineer.

Originally from Minnesota, Tom is married (Linda) and has five children, Tyler, Kimberly, Chloe, and Claire and Annalie.  His favorite verse is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” 

Thomas J. Clayton, SET
tomclayton@co-asphalt.com
Director of Training and Member Services

Tom has been the Director of Training and Member Services since April 2005. Previously Tom was the RMAEC Program Manager and will continue to be responsible for the administering the LabCAT certification program as well as the additional education programs which are offered at the RMAEC under the general direction of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. Tom is responsible for keeping the LabCAT program current and updated, continuing the educational programs, as well as developing new educational opportunities at the RMAEC. Tom will also focus on assisting members with issues and problems in testing and communication with agencies and developers.

Tom is the co-chair of the LabCAT technical committee. As well as LabCAT Certification Levels A-E, I and S.Tom holds certifications from The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies at the grade of SET (Level IV), and the Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction as an Instructor Tom has been a guest lecturer at the APWA International Congress, World of Asphalt, CU-Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, Denver University, CSU-Fort Collins, Colorado Mesa State University, the Air Force Academy and CSU Pueblo.

A Colorado and Denver native, Tom has more than 30 years of experience in the Geotechnical Engineering Industry. He has spent time working on large and small Highway projects, airports, large and small commercial projects, as well as residential pavements. Prior to assuming the program manager position Tom was involved as an inspector at Denver International Airport during construction of the 16,000 foot International runway in 2002.

Tom is married (Susan) and has two children, Nicole and Jeremy.

Cindy Rutkoski
cindyrutkoski@co-asphalt.com
Instructor

Cindy began her position in January 2008. She will be responsible for the instruction of the LabCAT certifications for levels A, B, C ,E, S and I and many of the RMAEC programs. She will be making sure the programs are up to date with the most current CDOT specifications.

Cindy’s experience includes 12 years with CDOT as a materials technician and working in a region volumetric's labs. She has spent the last 8 years working for consultants as an materials supervisor, overseeing field materials technicians and managing the laboratories.

Cindy has enjoyed working in the construction industry for the past 28 years and is looking forward to being involved with the LabCAT certification and RMAEC education programs.

Diane Hammond
rmaec@co-asphalt.com
Training Coordinator

Diane is a Colorado Native, originally from FortCollins. She holds a B. A. degree in Communication Disorders and Speech Science from the University of Colorado. Diane has provided administrative support in the computer consulting field, real estate title insurance, and property management industries.

Diane is responsible for the general administration of the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center. This includes, but is not limited to accounts payable/receivable, course registration, marketing brochures, and clerical support.