Jack Van Kirk Basic Resources, Inc./VSS Emultech P.O. Box 1620 3050 Beacon Boulevard, #205 West Sacramento, CA USA 95691 Biographical Sketch: Jack is currently the Director of Asphalt Technology for Basic Resources Inc. He provides internal consulting, regarding materials engineering for the Reed Group of Companies. Jack is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California. Prior to joining Basic Resources, Jack worked for CalTrans for almost 20 years. He was the departmental expert in the area of flexible pavement. Jack has authored many papers, research reports, specifications and test methods in the area of Materials Engineering. He has also made numerous presentations on related subjects across the United States and in other countries. Jack is a past President of the California Chip Seal Association. Jack continues to be active both nationally and internationally in these areas of materials engineering. |