New PASMA chairman
6 December 2023
Steve Booker, Managing Director of Kentec Training and Kentec Tool Hire, has been appointed as the new chairman of PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association).
Steve, pictured left, takes over from Richard Fairfield who was also deputy chair of the association for three years and founded E. T. Hire Ltd in 1989. Richard retired from the business last year.
Taking on the role of PASMA chairman is a voluntary commitment that will see Steve engaging regularly with other council members. They will take part in discussions, debates and decision-making processes that shape PASMA's work.
In his acceptance speech at this year’s Annual Members’ Meeting, he made clear that he wants all members to have a say, commenting: “I encourage each one of you to actively participate and voice your ideas, as your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our association.
“We are a diverse community with unique perspectives, but I believe we share a common commitment to excellence. Through knowledge exchange and collective problem-solving, we can address the challenges that lie ahead and seize the opportunities that await us.”
As chairman, Steve will lead PASMA through a significant year, marking the association's 50th anniversary. His goals include advancing digitalisation, embracing new tools like the TowerSure tower inspection app and virtual reality, and reinforcing working relationships with regulators to ensure the industry's continued growth.
Steve became a PASMA lead instructor in 2009 and, three years later, was elected as the Training Committee’s vice chair. Since then, he has served four distinct two-year terms between the roles of training committee chair and vice chair and, in 2022, assumed PASMA’s deputy chairmanship.
Photo: PASMA
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