BAMI-I History
- In 2003, BAMI-I was formed in Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management as a result of inspiration & leadership by Mayor Shirley Franklin & Commissioner Jack Ravan.
- In 2004, BAMI-I was formed as a non-profit organization.
- In 2006, BAMI-I was selected for a U.S. EPA Cooperative Agreement (CP 83 282901- 1), which was completed in 2008.
- In 2010, BAMI-I launched the current Certification of Training in Asset Management course (CTAM-100).
- 2013-2015: BAMI-I released CTAM-200, CTAM-300 and CTAM-400 after CTAM 100 achieved significant success. AWAM & PWAM were offered.
- In 2022 BAMI-I launched the first BAMI-I journal.
- 2023 BAMI-I will host the first global Buried Asset Management Congress in Chicago.
BAMI-I Culture (Mission & Vision)
The Buried Asset Management Institute – International (BAMI-I) is a non-profit corporation whose main purpose is to educate and assist those interested in applying best buried asset management practices to extend the life and efficiency of their assets by developing standards/guidelines, developing and offering certification courses, and building a platform for the delivery and exchange of information, etc.
BAMI-I focus on underground infrastructure including water and wastewater systems, oil and gas pipeline, electric cable, renewal energy pipeline, etc.
Good buried asset management practices will:
- Maximize life-cycle value of assets
- Sustain economic development
- Protect public health
- Improve the environment
- Enhance the quality of life
BAMI-I’s mission is to serve as center of excellence to unite industry, government and academia to develop and advance underground infrastructure asset management principles and practices through education, research and service.
BAMI-I‘s vision is to be one of the most valuable buried asset management centers in the world.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
| Position | Name | Company |
|---|---|---|
| President | Tom Iseley | Purdue University |
| Secretary | Bill Shook | Consultant |
| Treasurer | Leonard Ingram | MASTT, MSTT, & SESTT |
| Vice President | Richard Thomasson | EBA Engineering |
Elected Board of Directors
| Position | Name | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Jim Anspach | CARDNO TBE |
| Director | Dan Buonadonna | Jacobs |
| Director | Cori Criss | ITPIPES |
| Director | Sriram Ganesan | Perma-Liner (Singapore SG) |
| Director | Karol Giokas | RJN Group |
| Director | Wei Liao | Purdue University |
| Director | Ron Thompson | Waggoner Engineering |
| Director | Jerry Trevino | Protective Liner Systems |
| Director | Owen Yan | QuakeWrap |
| Director | Jim Harris | Jacobs |
| Director | Greg Baird | Aging Water Infrastructure |
| Director | Steve Hontz | Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. |
| Director | Mohammad Najafi | University of Texas, Arlington |
| Director | Shah Rahman | KCI Technologies Inc. |
| Director | Arlex Toro | CISTT |
| Director | Reese Walsh | LaBella Associates |
| Director | Kurt Wright | SDG Engineering, Inc. |
| Director | Marcellus Pitts | Pitts Fowler Enterprises, Inc. |
| Director | Kent Weisenberg | Braindrip |
| Director | Jimmy Stewart | CPM |
Founding Members
| AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY / AMERICAN DUCTILE IRON PIPE | AMERICAN CONCRETE PIPE ASSOCIATION |
| AP/M PERMAFORM | BENJAMIN MEDIA, INC. |
| CITY OF ATLANTA | CUES, INC. |
| DUCTILE IRON PIPE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS COMPANY |
| FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS | INFRAMETRIX, LLC (Arcadis) |
| MALCOLM PIRNIE, INC. (Arcadis) | MILLER PIPE CORPORATION |
| NATIONAL CLAY PIPE INSTITUTE | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF (WSP) |
| PROTECTIVE LINER SYSTEMS | SEKISUI SPR AMERICAS, LLC |
| TBE GROUP, INC. (Cardno-T2ue) | ULTRA LINER, INC. |
| UNITED CONSULTING |