Erik Payne

In 2007, Erik Payne will graduate from the first and only four-year Concrete Industry Management (CIM) degree program in the United States, offered at Middle Tennessee State University. The program is a joint effort between MTSU’s School of Engineering Technology & Industrial Studies and leaders in the concrete industry. Throughout the course of his studies, Payne has not only learned a wealth of information about concrete technology and techniques, but also valuable business and people skills.

Payne’s interest in the concrete industry began as early as high school, when he read his first blueprints and place forms and learned to finish concrete in the field. Today, Payne is a registered student member of the American Concrete Industry (ACI) and the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Industry (PCI) organizations. He has completed research using such American Standard Testing Materials as freeze thaw, standard cylinder and beam testing, average residual strength and standard plastic properties. He is a certified ACI Level 1 Field Technician and an ACI Grade 1 Flatwork Technician.

Payne’s commitment to this industry has only solidified as he works to complete his bachelor’s degree.