March 2026 
Special Event
Our Seminar:
An examination of colloidal silica and its effects on concrete durability.
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Introduction
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Monthly Meeting Info
About your speaker:
Brent Rollins is the Vice President of Business Development for Spray-Lock Concrete Protection, a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based provider of colloidal silica. Over 30 years working in the concrete industry has given Brent both lab and field experience that has enabled him to take innovative products to the marketplace. With a predominant focus on concrete durability and infrastructure resilience, his expertise has led to involvement with several industry associations and worldwide consultation and publication.
President's Report
Dear CSI Mississippi Members,
I am pleased to report another highly successful Product Show this year. The event brought together design professionals, contractors, product representatives, and industry partners from across the region to create a dynamic environment for learning and networking.
I would like to extend our board’s sincere appreciation to our vendors and exhibitors, whose participation is the foundation of this event’s success. We are grateful for the time, resources, and expertise you invested in making this year’s show exceptional.
And of course, I would also like to recognize the outstanding efforts of our chair, Taylor Stewart, and our product show committee. We could not have a product show without many people volunteering and working together behind the scenes to create this event. Your willingness to contribute your time and talent exemplifies the spirit of our organization.
Finally, thank you to all the attendees for your participation. Your engagement with our exhibitors, your interest in emerging products, and your support of our chapter’s programs help sustain this show. We hope the show provided valuable insights and meaningful connections that will benefit your work in the months ahead.
Thank you for your continued support of the Mississippi Chapter of CSI.
Cassie Parker, CSI, CDT, CCCA
Board Meeting Bytes
February 02, 2026 - A quorum was present.
- Treasurers Report: The report for January was reviewed and approved. Motion to approve as submitted was made by Adam Haver and seconded by John Murray. All voted aye and motion passed.
- Programs: Benji Barham reported that programs are in place for the remainder of the year. April will be held at Malone Roofing.
- Membership: Keith West reported we have 47 members.
- Electronic Communications: Randall Lewis reported that the website is current. No additional report.
- Certifications: Adam Haver has passed his CDT.
- Education: No report
- Planning: No report
- Academic Affairs: No report.
- Golf: No report.
- New Business:
- Meeting Adjourned at 6:25 PM CST
Monthly Meeting Dates
Monthly Lunch Meetings:
July 9,2025
August 6, 2025
September 10, 2025
October 1, 2025
November 5, 2025
December 11, 2025 (Thursday Evening / Christmas Party / The Rickhouse)
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 4, 2026 (Thursday Evening / Awards Banquet / The Rickhouse)
July 1, 2026
Board Meeting Dates
BOARD MEETINGS
5:30 pm
JH&H Architects, PA
1047 North Flowood Drive
Flowood, MS 39232
June 28, 2025 (July Board Meeting)
September 8, 2025
September 29, 2025 (October Board Meeting)
November 3, 2025
December 1, 2025
January 5, 2026
February 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
March 30, 2026 (April Board Meeting)
May 4, 2026
June 1, 2026
June 29, 2026 (July Board Meeting)
Officers & Directors
Cassie Parker, President
Taylor Stewart, President Elect
Benjie Barham, Vice President
Keith West, Secretary
Randall Lewis, Treasurer
Jose Arellano, Past President
Phil McDade, Director Emeritus
Dennis Walters, Director
Gene Crager, Director
John Murray, Director
Kathy Dier, Director
Adam Haver, Director
Committee Chairs
| Product Show | Taylor Stewart |
| Programs | Benji Barham |
| Editor / Publications | John Murray |
| Membership | Keith West |
| Electronic Communications | Randall Lewis |
| House | Keith West |
| Certification | Cassie Parker |
| Education | Betina Latiker |
| Technical | John Murray |
| Awards | Lacie Gibson |
| Planning | Jose Arllano |
| Academic Affairs | Annette Vise |
| Golf | Leland Hinton |
