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Ron Peterson2008 NUCA Associate Member of the Year“Get involved. Participate in committeesand attend events. This istruly an amazing association withgreat members. We all bring uniqueperspectives to the table and byparticipating we help to make NUCAeven stronger.”— Ron Peterson, 2008 NUCAAssociate Member of the Yeart would seemem that contracting is a business with a simple end — getting utility lines in the ground.The means to achieving that end, however, involve navigating through planning pitfalls, jobsite variablesand miles of red tape. Ron Peterson of TWS Technical Services Inc. knows all too well thatin the utilitycontracting business, the installing-utilities end does not justify poorly-planned means. Before youcan map, assess and repair or replace underground pipelines you need to find them. As if he is able tosee through the ground, Ron tackles everythingfrom pipeline location and inspection to planning services,saving utility contractors timeand money, while preventing jobsite injuries. That valuable contribution to the industry makes Ron Peterson the2008 National Utility Contractor Association (NUCA)Associate of the Year.“Any time you are recognized by your peersit is a great honor, but to be honored by the association that we closelyrelate to is second to none,” says Ron Peterson, VicePresident of TWS. “As both a utility contractor and associate,our interests are represented by NUCA in many ways, and I am humbled and honored by this wonderful award.”14 Utility Contractor | July 2009