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50 MAY 2018 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® 2018 Osterberg Memorial Lecturer - Jack Hayes Adapted from Information by Deep Foundations Institute and MARL Technologies In honor of Dr. Jorj O. Osterberg - one of the true pioneers of geotechnical engi- neering - the annual Osterberg Memorial Lecture and Award was established by Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) corporate member Loadtest, in conjunction with the DFI Educational Trust. The Osterberg Memorial Lecture and Award recognizes inno- vations in deep foundations construction related to engineering design, testing, or education. The DFI 2018 Osterberg Memorial Lecture was sponsored by MARL Technologies. John A. (Jack) Hayes, P. Eng., D.I.C., founder and former president of Loadtest, Inc., presented the DFI 2018 Osterberg Memorial Lecture at the recent International Foundations Congress and Equipment Expo. Hayes was recognized for his pioneering work with Osterberg cell (O-cell) load tests. As one of the founders of Loadtest, Jack has helped to transform high-capacity load testing worldwide. He has been involved with all aspects of O-cell load testing, including administration, project de- velopment, specification, field assembly and installation, as well as instru- mentation, testing, analysis, and reporting. During his tenure, Loadtest has carried out over 1000 O-cell bidirectional load tests. Murray Innes with MARL Technologies said, “Jack’s one of the finest engineers we’ve ever worked with in the field, so we were thrilled to learn he was the 2018 Osterberg Memorial lecturer. We could not have been more proud to sponsor his lecture . . . [Drilling professionals] rave about working with him. I believe this is because although Jack is one of the most respected and knowledgeable engineers in the industry, he approached every project as an opportunity to learn something new about subsurface soils from the [drill operators]. He views [them] as his peers. He truly values [their] insight and actively seeks it out . . . Engineers give awards to engineers all the time, but hon- estly, there should really be an award for engineers given by [drilling professionals]. Jack would certainly be at the top of any list of candidates.” WWDR photos. Jack Hayes standing beside his son John (left) and MARL Technologies’ Murray and Dan. C&G Open House with Lunch ~ A Great Combo by Ed Moranski, Chief Marketing Officer WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Blue skies and cool temperatures welcomed me to the valley Farms Supply Open House in Lansing, Michigan, on Friday, March 23. The tour of the facility was impressive. Part of the Headwater Companies family, valley Farms Supply has an extremely large inventory of piping products for water well drilling and pump installation professionals to com- plete their jobs. There’s no waiting for parts to get ordered - they have every- thing you need IN STOCK. Also, their unique rental pump program and pump testing facility can diagnose troublesome problems. Many manufacturer representatives were on hand to answer questions and display their prod- ucts. What open house would be complete with- out door prizes and some tasty treats to eat? Eastside Fish Fry & Grill, featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives television program, provided an outstanding lunch. If you are in the area, make sure to check out valley Farms Supply, and head on over to the Eastside for lunch. you will not be disappointed. To see all the photos from this event, go to www.worldwidedrillingresource.com or click here. WWWWDDRR photos. WTR