MEET OUR STAFF
Connecting companies with each other and providing resources or solutions to the needs of our members are our primary goals. We encourage you to contact us for more information on services, resources, programs and membership.
Kimberly Kayler
Interim Executive Director
Kimberly.Kayler@aoeteam.com
Kimberly serves as the president of CFA's Association Management firm, AOE as well as Interim Executive Director of CFA. In this role, she helps guide the suite of services AOE provides to CFA and helps ensure stability with staffing and governance. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the concrete industry to CFA’s team.
Trenton Baty
Membership and Marketing Director
tbaty@cfaconcretepros.org
As Membership & Marketing Director, Trenton oversees membership growth and retention for the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA). He serves as the primary point of contact for all CFA-related inquiries, including new memberships, renewals, and advertising opportunities. His role encompasses managing and delivering marketing events and products, while also providing strategic guidance on prospecting, onboarding, and retaining member companies.
Bryce Barker
AOE Director of Association Management Services
Bryce.Barker@aoeteam.com
Bryce is the Director of Association Management Services for CFA's Association Management firm, AOE. Bryce is dedicated to creating cohesive marketing strategies and membership initiatives to align with CFA’s goals. She ensures the implementation of industry best practices across campaigns, communications and member engagement efforts bringing a deep understanding of how to foster growth, enhance member value and elevate presence across diverse platforms.
Drew Burns
AOE Director of Client Strategy
Drew.Burns@aoeteam.com
Drew is Director of Client Strategy for CFA’s Association Management firm, AOE. In this role, he assists the CFA team with developing innovative and customized marketing and membership solutions that align with the goals of the CFA. He brings over 15 years of experience working with nonprofits and trade associations developing marketing and operation solutions.
Emily Emanuelsen
Publications Manager
Emily.Emanuelsen@aoeteam.com
Emily is the Publications Manager for AOE, where she oversees the creation and publication of the CFA magazine. With an MFA in Writing and experience managing journals and magazines in the concrete industry, Emily combines her editorial expertise and creativity to produce high-quality content that informs and engages the CFA community.
Michelle Stern
Membership Coordinator
michelle.stern@cfaconcretepros.org
Michelle serves as the Membership Coordinator of CFA. With more than 30 years of experience in customer service, Michelle brings her unique expertise to serving CFA in terms of member relations and customer service. Her application of best practices will ensure a robust membership program for CFA.
Michaela Moore
Event Planner, AOE
michael.moore@aoeteam.com
Michaela Moore, CMP, serves as the Event Planner for AOE, supporting the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) through the planning and execution of events such as the annual Concrete Foundations Convention (CFACon) and the CFA Retreat. She oversees all aspects of event coordination to ensure smooth, high-value experiences for participants. Michaela brings strong technical expertise and logistical insight to advance CFA's organizational goals.
Lindsay Chelf
Director of Design Services, AOE
lindsay.chelf@aoeteam.com
Lindsay serves as the Director of Design at AOE, the association management firm for CFA, while also fulfilling the role of art director for CFA. She oversees the design and layout of CFA's official publications, such as Concrete Facts magazine and CFA Tech Notes, as well as general graphics. Her work strengthens the CFA brand, reinforcing the association's reputation and connection with its audience.
Paulina Barbone
Marketing Manager
paulina.barbone@cfaconcretepros.org
Paulina serves as the Marketing Manager of CFA, where she leads the planning and execution of marketing initiatives. She manages the creation of graphic and visual assets for campaigns and social media channels. With expertise in awards program management, marketing strategy development, and crisis communication, Paulina brings a well-rounded skill set to her role.
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The mission of the Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is to support the cast-in-place contractor as the voice and recognized authority for the residential concrete industry.
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