UAPA Industry Leader of the Year Daniel McDaniel Dan began his construction career in 1986, building his expertise through hands-on experience while earning multiple ACI and ICC certifications and developing a strong background in QA/QC. Since joining Geneva Rock in 2012, he has advanced to his current role as Construction and Quality Control Manager, where he oversees asphalt and aggregate production. He has also served as UAPA Technical Committee Chair for the past six years, working closely with contractors, UDOT, and APWA to strengthen collaboration and improve quality across the industry. Over the past 18 months in particular, Dan has gone above and beyond in his support of UAPA. Most notably, he played a key role in developing UDOT’s Asphalt Inspection course, which has already trained more than 241 individuals this year. UAPA is stronger today because of his leadership. Friend of the Industry — Education Saige Bowmen Saige has been an exceptional partner to UAPA. She worked closely with us to develop a new Civil Construction curriculum, resulting in two pilot courses now being taught within the Jordan School District. Once finalized, this curriculum will be available statewide, introducing high school students to careers in horizontal construction — including asphalt — and creating a clear pathway into our industry. Through Saige’s leadership, students across Utah are gaining valuable exposure to the opportunities our industry provides. Her commitment to developing Utah’s future workforce is evident in all she does. We are deeply grateful for her partnership and are honored to recognize her as the recipient of the Friend of the Industry — Education Award. Friend of the Industry — Government Scott Nussbaum For several years, Scott has been one of UAPA’s key contacts at UDOT, playing an important leadership role in our quarterly UDOT-UAPA meetings. He consistently approaches the relationship between government and industry with a collaborative mindset, recognizing that when the industry succeeds, UDOT succeeds — and when the industry faces challenges, UDOT does as well. His fairness, steady professionalism, and commitment to partnership have strengthened the relationship between UDOT and our industry in meaningful ways that benefit communities across the state. Scott’s leadership is so highly regarded that he was unanimously nominated by the UDOT Steering Committee for this recognition — a testament to the trust he has earned across both the public and private sectors. Friend of the Industry — Engineering Lyndon Friant Lyndon serves as Director of Construction Engineering at Jones & DeMille Engineering and has dedicated his career to supporting asphalt paving and transportation infrastructure projects across Utah. A graduate of Utah State University, he is both a registered Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor. He spent 13 years with UDOT as a field and resident engineer, helping deliver major paving and infrastructure projects statewide. Since 2011, he has continued this work in the consulting sector, partnering with UDOT and local agencies to provide practical, long-term solutions — particularly for rural communities. Lyndon strengthens our industry not only through his technical expertise but also through his integrity and character. We are grateful for his dedication and the lasting impact he continues to make across Utah. 11 On The Road 2026 Honors & Awards
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