The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announced that Dan Eckenrode has been named as the new executive director of its Gulf South Region, serving the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Eckenrode has more than 13 years of experience in the precast industry, most recently as the director of sales for Conewago Precast, a division of Conewago Enterprises Inc. in Hanover, Pa.
At Conewago Enterprises, Eckenrode was one of the original members of the precast division team. He served in numerous roles during his tenure at the company, including operations manager, project management and director of sales/estimating. Prior to this, he was employed with CS Davidson Engineering in York, Pa., where he was involved in civil and municipal projects.
PCI has 12 regional affiliate organizations throughout the United States to support its members at the local level. These organizations provide numerous services, such as continuing education, marketing, various resources, precast design assistance and resources and university support.
Eckenrode’s responsibilities with PCI Gulf South will focus on increasing market share for precast producer members in the building and transportation markets. He will work closely with the board to develop an appropriate marketing strategy and coordinate communication between producers and state transportation departments. He will also provide continuing education opportunities to design professionals.
