The leading voice for the crushed stone, ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel, and cement industries' community.
PELA is a 10-month hybrid program with online and in-person educational sessions and networking opportunities.
Careers in the Aggregates, Concrete & Cement Industries
The Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) is the industry’s unified voice, representing more than 200 member companies across the state.
Creating a unified and strong voice for our industry.
PACA monitors and analyzes local, state and federal regulations and advocates for a balanced approach by the regulators.
PACA builds a bridge between our members and our partners at PennDOT, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission along with Pennsylvania’s construction industry to further the use of our materials to the benefit of the commonwealth.
One of the most effective tools in government relations for an industry is a robust advocacy/grassroots strategy.
In the last legislative session, we contributed over $275,000 to our political champions.
November 2025 at Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA (PACA members only event).
PACA offers comprehensive concrete certification programs for ACI, NRMCA, and PennDOT in the central Pennsylvania area.
Membership has its privileges - most of PACA's events are open to PACA members only.
PACA conducts numerous education and training events during the year.
Choose concrete for your next parking lot project.
Streets built with concrete are built to last, consider concrete for your next project.
Concrete's strong, resilient and the choice for your next building or bridge.
PACA works with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) to convert your parking lot or building project to concrete without hurting your bottom line.
PACA drives a member-approved strategic plan to increase market share and engages specifiers and owners on the value of concrete in their projects.
This program provides free continuing education to the design and specifying communities. There are currently four courses available, ranging from 30 minutes to 60 minutes focused on the cement, aggregates and concrete industries. You'll receive a certificate of completion once you pass a quiz. The bookmarking feature allows you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return.
PACA would like to thank those who commit their time and sweat equity for the betterment of this association and the industry as a whole. It is through their efforts and those of our community members that a vast majority of the work is done and decisions are made.
If the community is within your area of expertise, is of interest to you - regardless if you are an Active (producer) member or Associate (business partner) member of the association - you should sign up to receive targeted communications, attend meetings, etc., specific to your area(s) of interest. PACA values the exchange of information, the intellectual capital and the hard work that any and all put into our communities. Also, consider the additional ability to network with your peers one-on-one. To become involved in any of PACA's communities, sign up via the button below. If you have questions regarding any of these communities, please consult the staff liaisons assigned to each one.
PACA Representatives
Paul Detwiler, III; New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.
Alternates
Considers all matters such as specifications and uniform quality control for the improvement of aggregate production.Chair Tom Abbey, Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. Staff Liaison Jim Casilio, P.E.
Focuses on technical matters and improving specifications for the use of cement and supplementary cementitious materials.Leadership
Staff Liaison Jim Casilio, P.E.
Oversees the association’s initiatives in the area of ready mixed concrete promotion in the Commonwealth.Leadership Chair - Rory McCoy, Centre Concrete CompanyStaff Liaison Ken Crank
Considers all matters for the improvement of concrete production such as specifications and uniform quality control.Leadership Chair - Mark Moyer, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.Staff Liaison Jim Casilio, P.E.
Addresses all issues relating to regulatory requirements for the protection of our environment – air, water, land use, noise, etc.Chair
Andrew Gutshall, Heidelberg MaterialsStaff Liaison Megan Dennis
Designed for those interested in state and federal issues and who wish to be the first to know about legislation that could impact industry businesses. Provides the opportu..Chair
Staff Liaison Peter Vlahos
Representative
Focuses on new and proposed regulations and legislation pertaining to occupational health/safety and mine health/safety and disseminates information on regulatory compliance and administration of health and safety programs, including training.Leadership
Staff Liaison Megan Dennis
The program is delivered in one (1) module and it should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You will receive a certificate of completion once you pass the quiz. The bookmarking feature will allow you to leave the course and resume where you left off when you return.