ST. LOUIS, MO – April 14, 2025 – ST. LOUIS, MO – The Decorative Concrete Council and the Concrete Polishing Council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors are excited to welcome Chris Sullivan back as the DCC and CPC Programs Director!
Chris is widely recognized as a leading expert in the decorative concrete industry, with a career spanning over two decades focused on troubleshooting, technical excellence, and education. Known for his deep expertise in sealers, color systems, and surface performance, Chris has been a sought-after speaker and trusted voice in the field since 2005.
He has presented at major industry events, including the World of Concrete (since 2004) and the Concrete Decor Show (since 2009), and contributed to dozens of other conferences and symposiums worldwide. His written work has appeared in industry-leading publications such as Concrete Expressions, Durability and Design, Concrete Homes, Concrete Décor, and Concrete Products. His popular “Concrete Questions” column in Concrete Decor magazine ran for over a decade, and his technical forum on Concretenetwork.com continues to serve as a go-to resource.
Chris has authored over 200 articles and four books on trends, troubleshooting, and best practices in decorative concrete. In recognition of his impact, he was inducted into the Decorative Concrete Hall of Fame in 2015.
Chris previously served as ASCC’s Decorative Concrete Specialist from 2019–2022, where his contributions were instrumental in elevating technical support and educational resources for our members. He is also a technical consultant for Bomanite International, an ACI-certified examiner, and—remarkably—a living kidney donor, having made an altruistic donation in 2020.
Chris holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with his family. He is also the Senior Vice President of Sales for Painters USA, the largest woman-owned industrial services contractor in the country.
We’re thrilled to have Chris back on the ASCC team and look forward to the innovation, leadership, and expertise he brings to the Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) and Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), according to Ray Hefner, CAE, Executive Director.
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC): The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) is a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in decorative concrete. Through education, advocacy, and networking opportunities, the DCC supports professionals in the decorative concrete industry and advances the artistry and craftsmanship of decorative concrete worldwide.
The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a member group of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), was established to provide industry standards, education, and a professional network for polishing contractors and others working in the polished concrete sector. As part of the ASCC, the CPC's primary goals are to offer training opportunities and certification programs for its members, while also serving as a resource for best practices and technical guidance to the broader design and construction community.
The American Society of Concrete Contractors is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers, and others interested in the concrete industry, such as architects, specifiers, and distributors. There are approximately 710 member companies in the United States and abroad. For more information, visit www.ascconline.org or call the ASCC office at (866) 788-2722.
For more information, contact:
G. Raymond Hefner, CAE
Executive Director
314-962-0210
rhefner@ascconline.org