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Working at Associated   May 07, 2025

Employee Spotlight: Kevin McGlumphy, Director of Technical Operations

Kevin McGlumphy, Director of Technical Operations and the newly elected Chair of the Asphalt Institute Foundation will begin supporting a team of industry leading professionals in the asphalt industry. He will help them to identify, create, prioritize, and enact strategies to continually improve our industries longevity and to allow for sustainable success.

News   May 17, 2024

Terminal Spotlight: Roanoke

When one talks about the history of Associated Asphalt, Roanoke will certainly never be left out. As our headquarters and home, our Roanoke office and the Roanoke Terminal have a rich history with Associated Asphalt, dating back to 1948 when the company started and operated under the Fuel Oil & Equipment Company name. In the […]

Working at Associated   Feb 20, 2024

Employee Spotlight: Emily Gill, Field Engineer

Emily Gill, a Field Engineer based out of the Roanoke, VA, terminal, may be a new addition to the Associated Asphalt team, but she’s seasoned from previous experiences that help her fit into a male-dominated profession.

Working at Associated   Nov 30, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Jake Exline, Sales & Technical Manager

Exline is a Sales Manager who primarily works with emulsions and performance sales in North Carolina.

Working at Associated   Nov 06, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Perdue, Truck Driver

Melissa Perdue might be a newer member of the Associated Asphalt team, but she’s no stranger to the industrial driving industry.

Impact   Oct 03, 2023

PennDOT Case Study on Using VRAM for Longitudinal Joints

Associated Asphalt has completed a case study documenting PennDOT's 5-year work plan to investigate the use of void-reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) for longitudinal joints and extending the life of asphalt pavement.

Working at Associated   Sep 26, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Jermaine Long, IT Support Technician

Nearly everyone talks to the HelpDesk – at least once. We often only take time to troubleshoot and fix issues at hand. So, let’s take a moment to meet Jermaine Long who started in January 2023 as Associated Asphalt’s IT Support Technician.

Working at Associated   Sep 14, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Mike Tyree, Technical Service Representative

Mike Tyree, an Associated Asphalt veteran employee with more than 15 seasons with the company, is no stranger to the world of asphalt. Tyree has been visiting the plants due to his familial ties with other employees since he could walk.

Working at Associated   Aug 18, 2023

Employee Spotlight: Hallie Bunkowske, Sales & Technical Manager

Hallie Bunkowske, who started as a laboratory technician at our Bituminous Technologies laboratory in Tampa in October 2013, has achieved remarkable growth within Associated Asphalt.

News   Dec 19, 2022

Associated Asphalt Employee Featured on Transport Topics Podcast

"You never know where life will take you, but by building good relationships along the way and walking toward every challenge, you may go much further than you ever imagined."

Working at Associated   Dec 19, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Colleen Moore, Logistics Manager

Colleen Moore joined the Associated Asphalt family 17 years ago at our Greensboro terminal. Colleen worked in banking for six years before joining the team until she decided it was time to start a new chapter.

Working at Associated   Dec 05, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Bobbi Mullins, Senior Logistics Manager

Bobbi Mullins’ story begins in Clay County, West Virginia. She worked at a local post office for a couple of years until she made the decision to start a new life in Salisbury, North Carolina. That’s where Bobbi found Associated Asphalt. “I could’ve transferred to the post office in Greensboro, but it wasn’t as fulfilling […]

Working at Associated   Nov 20, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Luther Scales, Polymer Modified Asphalt Operator

“I’m very proud of my job. I boast about it a lot to people,” says Luther Scales. Luther began his story with Associated Asphalt almost 20 years ago. As a young man beginning his career with a good work ethic and honest character, Luther said that he did not know a single thing about asphalt […]

Working at Associated   Jul 07, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Carrie Conard-Watson, HRIS & Benefits Administrator

Roanoke transplant Carrie Conard-Watson joined the Associated Asphalt family in the summer of 2022 as our HRIS & Benefits Administrator. Carrie brings years of experience, an infectiously positive attitude, and a great outlook to the Associated Asphalt team.

Working at Associated   Jun 09, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Karen Murphy, EHS Manager

When Karen Murphy joined the Associated Asphalt team, she brought with her an extensive amount of expertise and knowledge in the Environmental, Health, and Safety field. As the new (EHS) Manager, Karen is eager to apply her knowledge and passion for safety to ensure that everyone can go home safe at the end of the day.