Monte Symons (symonmg@auburn.edu) received his Bachelors and Masters of Science degree in Civil Engineer from the University of Illinois in 1974 and 1975, respectively. He has worked 30+ years for the Federal Highway Administration in various pavement and materials related positions and locations throughout the United States. He was assigned briefly to SHRP and then helped FHWA administer the Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) for 9 years. Monte's last assignment with the FHWA was with the Resource Center in Atlanta where he directed the national Pavement and Materials Technical Service Team. At Auburn University, Mr. Symons administers the Airfield Asphalt Pavement technology Program. This $1.6 million per year cooperative agreement program from the Federal Aviation Administration awards 6-8 projects per year towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of airfield asphalt pavements. He is a registered professional engineer in Washington.