NASTT
Following a comprehensive and independent search process, the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) announced the appointment of Kim Hanson as its next Executive Director.
Hanson has served on the NASTT Board of Directors for more than three years, including as Secretary, and was recognized as NASTT’s 2024 Volunteer of the Year. She has also contributed to both the Technical Program Committee and Planning Committee over multiple years. Her long-standing volunteer service not only reflects a strong understanding of NASTT’s mission, culture and strategic priorities, but also demonstrates her dedication and enthusiasm for its members and those they serve.
Recognizing NASTT’s significant growth, the board has implemented an updated leadership structure intended to strengthen both the organization’s internal operations and its engagement within the trenchless technology industry. Under this structure, the Executive Director will focus on strategic leadership and industry engagement.
To support this structure, Jessie Clevenger has been promoted to Vice President of Operations and Conferences, overseeing NASTT’s operational functions and conference programs. In this role, Clevenger will lead day-to-day organizational operations and event execution while working closely with the Executive Director.
Tnemec
Tnemec Company, a leader in protective coatings, named Matt Wierzchowski as its new Director of Epoxytec-Municipal Collections. In this role, Wierzchowski will lead Tnemec’s efforts in municipal sewer and water infrastructure, focusing on manhole rehabilitation, underground pipelines, and other critical wastewater collection applications. He will also work alongside Vaughn O’Dea, Director of Epoxytec-Municipal Treatment.
Wierzchowski brings more than 34 years of expertise in the protective coatings industry, with a specialized focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Beginning his career in the early 1990s with Raven Lining Systems, he has built a reputation as a leading authority in manhole rehabilitation and sewer collections. In his new role, he will leverage his extensive field experience and technical knowledge to support municipal clients, advance Tnemec’s underground infrastructure initiatives, and further develop Epoxytec solutions for critical collection systems.
He holds multiple industry credentials, including PCS, AMPP Senior Certified Coatings Inspector (#36046), and AMPP/SSPC Certified Concrete Coating Inspector (#67370). Throughout his career, he has been recognized as a subject matter expert and thought leader in the water and wastewater sector, regularly engaging with industry professionals, end users, and municipal clients to promote best practices and innovative coating solutions. UI