The STI/SPFA Podcast

Modern Welding in Owensboro, Ky. was awarded the 2021 STI/SPFA Shop Fabricated Atmospheric Storage Tank of the Year for the Rectangular Fuel Storage Tank project.We had an opportunity to speak about the project further with John Loucks, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Modern Welding in Owensboro, Ky.

CB&I New Castle in New Castle, Del. was awarded the 2023 STI/SPFA ASME Pressure Vessel of the Year for the ⁠⁠Liquid Hydrogen/Gateway Project⁠⁠ project.We had an opportunity to speak further with Adam French, Project Manager at CB&I, about the vessel.

Caldwell Tanks, Inc. in Louisville, Ky. was awarded the 2021 STI/SPFA Elevated Tank of the Year for the Lincoln District Elevated Water Storage Tank.We had an opportunity to speak about the project further with Kevin Gallagher, P.E., Vice President of Caldwell Tanks, Inc.

Tarsco in Spring, Texas was awarded the 2020 STI/SPFA API 650 Atmospheric Oil Storage Tank of the Year for the South Texas Gateway Terminal.We had an opportunity to speak about the project further with Brian Iskra, Operations Manager – USA at Tarsco, a TF Warren Group Corporation.

Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Indianapolis was awarded the 2023 STI/SPFA Pressure Vessel of the Year for the Harris Las Vegas Sphere Air Receiver Project.We had an opportunity to learn more about the project from Jim Kennedy, Vice President of Sales; Jim Dossman, Sales Engineer; and Mike Curry, Vice President of Manufacturing, at Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing.

With over 30 years at Samuel Pressure Vessel Group, Todd Anderla, Vice President of Operations, brings a wealth of experience, insight, and leadership wisdom.Todd recently sat down with Aaron Marshall, Sales Manager at Samuel Metal Spinners, Samuel Pressure Vessel Group, and LZR FIT, to share his journey, leadership philosophy, and valuable advice for emerging leaders in the industry.

Paul Bolin had a successful career as the Vice President of Sales for Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing in Indianapolis for twenty-seven years before retiring. Paul recently joined Dan Yoder, Vice President of Operations and Purchasing at Kennedy Tank and Manufacturing, to discuss his career, leadership, and advice he would give to emerging leaders.