APA - The Engineered Wood Association

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APA Field Services

The APA Field Services team consists of full-time engineered wood specialists located throughout North America. These engineered wood experts include engineers, architects, and construction experts who are available to provide information and recommendations to construction and design professionals.

Areas of Expertise

Each APA representative is available to provide consultation and seminar training on topics such as:

  • IRC Wall Bracing
  • Moisture and Mold Prevention
  • I-Joist and LVL Floor Systems
  • Shear Walls and Diaphragms
  • Code Changes Affecting Engineered Wood
  • Preventing Floor Squeak and Callbacks
  • Picture Perfect Framing - Minimalizing Common Callbacks
  • Designing with Glulam Beams
  • Inspecting Engineered Wood Applications

APA Field Services Representatives

Tom A. Kositzky, Director
Tacoma, WA
(253) 565-6600
Direct Line: (253) 620-7423

James P. Gogolski, Member Services Administrator
Columbus, OH
Fee Complaints: (614) 486-8703
Fax: (614) 486-8908
Cell: (614) 832-9165

Regional Field Representatives
Mark C. Halverson, Manager
Flagtown, NJ
(908) 371-0807

David L. Birmingham, Lindsay, Ontario
(705) 878-8943

Vincent J. Ellebracht, Lee's Summit, MO
(816) 537-7268 

Blake Lander, P.E., LEED GA, San Clemente, CA
(949) 481-0442 

Roger L. Roatch, Tacoma, WA
(253) 851-1519

Bryan T. Readling, P.E., Davidson, NC
(704) 892-7538 

Gulf Coast Team
Robert B. Clark, Dundee, MI
(734) 823-5412

Bruce T. Cordova, Houston, TX
(281) 463-0742

C.W. Macomber, Ocala, FL
(352) 861-6422

Seminars

The Field Services team conducts education and training meetings and formal seminars for users, specifiers, dealers, distributors, students, and others. To request a meeting or seminar, contact the Field Services manager, Mark Halverson.

International Assistance

For information about international markets for engineered wood products, go to the APA International page.