Tom Kiernan Receives 2022 ARRA Richard E. Lowell President’s Award

Caption: ARRA President Jonathan Pease honors Tom Kiernan with the 2022 Richard E. Lowell President’s Award. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP2.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 9, 2022 – During the 47th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 22-25, in La Jolla, California, ARRA honored Tom Kiernan for his lengthy and extensive service to ARRA and the recycling and reclaiming industry by naming him as the recipient of the 2022 Richard E. Lowell President’s Award.

Each year, the Richard E. Lowell President’s Award is presented to an individual who has, through long term involvement, worked to advance the goals of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and to promote the growth and technological advances of the industry.  Kiernan promoted the industry through seminars and educational resources. He had a passion for stabilization.

ARRA President Jonathan Pease stated, “Tom had an overall love for the industry and believed in all the processes of ARRA.”

Kiernan recently retired from LaFarge, Inc where he was a Sales Specialist.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.